Active Lives Survey - Children and Young People
The Active Lives Survey (ALS) for Children and Young people was launched in the 2017/2018 academic year, designed by Sport England, Department for Education (DfE), Department for Health (DfH), and the Department for Digital Culture Media and Sport (DCMS). Its purpose is to gain a detailed insight into the current physical activity habits of the nation's children and young people (aged 5 to 16).
Data collected through the process will be used by Sport England and central government to shape and unlock investment in physical activity both nationally and locally for years to come. Sport England has outlined their intentions for the survey to inform the Childhood Obesity Plan, Primary PE and Sports Premium, and other departmental programmes in the near future.
The survey is being distributed to primary and secondary schools across England by the Active Partnership Network, of which we are a part of. Schools are randomly selected by Ipsos Mori and locally, there are 6-8 schools selected per local authority each term. Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire will be on hand to support participating schools throughout the process.
The survey itself involves one randomly selected class from three different year groups, completing a 20 minute online survey. Questions are focused around their current activity, physical literacy, swimming proficiency, wellbeing, self-efficacy and levels of social trust of all children currently in education.
A reward of multi-skills sports equipment equating to a minimum of £100 will be given to participating schools who meet the criteria of completing at least 30 responses, as well as a bespoke report detailing their pupils' engagement in and attitudes towards physical activity, both in and outside of the school setting. In order to qualify for the incentives (vouchers, report and Healthy Schools Rating) schools will need to obtain a minimum of 30 pupil responses per age group selected and complete one teacher survey. It is advised that schools use this information to shape and inform their own PE delivery as well as their Primary PE Sports Premium expenditure if applicable. Schools will also be able to receive a Healthy Schools Rating with certificate.
Healthy Schools Rating Scheme
The Department of Education have recently launched the new Healthy Schools Rating Scheme which has been designed to recognise and encourage schools contributions to pupils' health and wellbeing. A healthy schools rating can be attained via the teacher survey which is administered within the Active Lives Survey. Questions are asked in a self-assessment format and are based around the promotion of active travel, time spent on physical education, compliance with school food standards and food education. Schools will the be given a bronze, silver or gold rating based on their answers.
This Healthy Schools Rating and certificate will be provided at the same time as the bespoke report.
Survey Updates Due to COVID-19:
Coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused unprecedented disruption to all our lives and at this difficult time it is right that we prioritise those things that are most important. We understand that the Active Lives Children and Young People Survey is not a priority for everyone right now. However, by completing it at this exceptional time, you will help to build a picture of the impact COVID-19 is having on children and young people's lives, their ability to stay active, and overall wellbeing. This provides us a unique opportunity to understand the impact directly to children and young people and the information used to ensure the right opportunities and support can be provided as we emerge from the current situation. Please note the survey cannot be completed at home, if classes selected are self-isolating and are unable to complete the survey please contact Amy Ruffell-Hazell using the details below.
Schools Selected for the Spring Term 2020-21:
Bromsgrove | |
1 | Alvechurch CofE Middle School |
2 | Belbroughton CofE Primary School |
3 | Clent Parochial Primary School |
4 | Coppice Primary School |
5 | Hagley Catholic High School |
6 | Hagley Primary School |
7 | Millfields First School |
8 | Romsley St Kenelm's CofE Primary School |
9 | St John's CofE Middle School |
10 | Waseley Hills High School |
Herefordshire | |
1 | Aylestone High School |
2 | Clehonger CofE Primary School |
3 | Gorsley Goffs Primary School |
4 | Holmer CofE Academy |
5 | John Kyrle High School & Sixth Form |
6 | John Masefield High School |
7 | Lady Hawkins' School |
8 | Leominster Primary School |
9 | Marlbrook Primary School |
10 | Peterchurch Primary School |
Malvern Hills | |
1 | Bayton CofE Primary School |
2 | Castlemorton CofE Primary School |
3 | Dyson Perrins CofE Academy |
4 | Grove Primary School |
5 | Hanley Castle High School |
Redditch | |
1 | Arrow Vle RSA Academy |
2 | Matchborough First School Academy |
3 | St Luke's CofE First School |
4 | The Vaynor First School |
5 | Trinity High School & Sixth Form Centre |
6 | Tudor Grange Academy Redditch |
7 | Webheath Academy Primary School |
Worcester City | |
1 | Bishop Perowne CofE College |
2 | Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College |
3 | Nunnery Wood Primary School |
4 | Royal Grammar School Worcester |
5 | St Clement's CofE Primary School |
6 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School |
Wychavon | |
1 | Blackminster Middle School |
2 | Bretforton Village School |
3 | St Nicholas' CofE Middle School |
4 | The De Montfort School |
5 | Westacre Middle School |
Wyre Forest | |
1 | Chaddesley Corebett Endowned Primary School |
2 | Holy Trinity School |
3 | King Charles I School |
4 | Lickhill Primary School |
5 | Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy |



Amy Ruffell-Hazell
Project Officer (Children and Young People) - Maternity Cover
- School Games Operations
- Active Lives Survey (CYP lead)
- Campaign Support
- Sports Equipment
- Satellite Clubs
- Telephone
- 01905 542035
- Mobile
- 07766 611946
- a.ruffell-hazell@worc.ac.uk