Activity Levels Rising for Children and Young People

Our Insight partners at Press Red, have analysed the most recent results from the Sport England Active Lives Children and Young People (CYP) Survey 2023-24 to provide an in-depth update of what CYP inactivity looks like across Hertfordshire.

An increase of 1% in activity levels for children and young people from Active Lives CYP survey 2023-24 compared to 2022-23. This is the highest percentage levels achieved since 2017-18 but also indicates challenges facing those where a child has two or more characteristics associated with being less active. Key characteristics indicated: Low affluence, Asian and Black Children, Girls and other gender (secondary-aged) and lack of access to park or field (secondary-aged). Those with none of these characteristics achieve 58% activity levels compared to 38% when someone has two or more of these characteristics.

We recommend you make use of this analysis of the most recent Active Lives CYP data presented by Press Red which is linked below for you to access and understand more about current trends and behaviors in Children and Young People in Hertfordshire. You can also find more insight and data on our Insights Page.

The Herts Sport & Physical Activity Partnership (HSP) works strategically and collaboratively to improve the lives of the people of Hertfordshire, by using the power of sport and physical activity to tackle inequality and disadvantage. We work with a range of partners and are involved in a number of initiatives to address the issues contained in this report. Please click here to find out about the current projects we are involved in and please get in touch if you would like to collaborate in any way hspinfo@herts.ac.uk.

Download the full Press Red update from our website:

An Insight into Children & Young People Physical Activity Behaviour in Hertfordshire