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Active Dorset We are one of 43 Active Partnerships across England.

Our aim is to support everyone to move a little more every day, in ways that work for them while tailoring that support towards those who can benefit most from moving more. We are one of 44 County Sports Partnerships (CSPs) across England, committed to working together to increase participation in sport and physical activity.

The Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine UK, which partners the Active Partnerships National Organisation on the Movin...
13/10/2026

The Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine UK, which partners the Active Partnerships National Organisation on the Moving Together programme of work, has launched a national campaign to raise awareness of Moving Medicine for Everybody – a free evidence-based resource created to help people living with long-term health conditions to move more.

The resource has been designed to help people find trusted, condition-specific information that provides confidence and reassurance.

Rather than creating a new intervention or programme, Moving Together focuses on system change — helping sectors work more effectively together so that more people can move in ways that work for them. Moving Together will:

🔗Provide clearer, easier pathways connecting health and physical activity

➡️Offer choice at every stage of pathway design

🤝Reduce reliance on medical clearance and enabling shared support across healthcare and physical activity professionals

👉If you would like to get involved and support the campaign, please post and reshare campaign materials and direct the general public to the website:
https://everybody.movingmedicine.ac.uk/

Are you involved in a local sports club or community organisation?Join a free online workshop, Making Every Conversation...
06/10/2026

Are you involved in a local sports club or community organisation?

Join a free online workshop, Making Every Conversation Count, and learn how to better support members of your club who may be struggling.

💛 Su***de Prevention for South West Sports Clubs
📅 Thursday 15 October 2026
⏰ 1pm to 2pm
💻 Online and free

Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/making-every-conversation-count-suicide-prevention-for-sports-clubs-tickets-1999653336960

Please share with your club and local networks.

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Sunflowers Su***de Support | Active Gloucestershire | Active Devon | Active Cornwall | Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership - SASP | West of England Sport Trust (Wesport)

From 1 September 2026, changes to the definition of regulated activity with children have come into force across England...
30/09/2026

From 1 September 2026, changes to the definition of regulated activity with children have come into force across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

If your organisation involves children in sport or physical activity, now is a good time to review any roles that regularly:

✅ Coach, teach, train or instruct children
✅ Care for or supervise children
✅ Support overnight trips, camps or residential activities

This could include: Assistant coaches, Volunteer coaches, Team managers, Parent helpers, Activity leaders or Volunteers supporting camps, tours and residential trips.

👉 Please take a few minutes to review the roles within your organisation and check what these changes could mean for your safeguarding responsibilities.

Find out more on the NSPCC website: 🔗 https://sport.nspcc.org.uk/news-and-blogs/2026-09-changes-to-definition-of-regulated-activity-in-sport/

📧 If you'd like support understanding the changes, contact Dorset's Sport Welfare Officer, James Ballard: [email protected]

📢 Calling all early years providers in the area!We have limited spaces available for settings, preschools, schools, nu...
29/09/2026

📢 Calling all early years providers in the area!

We have limited spaces available for settings, preschools, schools, nurseries or other early years settings for Healthy Movers Physical Literacy Training on Monday 5th October at Kinson Community Centre.

The Healthy Movers programme helps and supports early years practitioners and families in recognising the progress children can make with their physical literacy, which supports their confidence, motivation and resilience.

The training focuses on how to develop the child through engaging, fun and purposeful physical activities that every child can participate in, and enjoy at their own level.

Book your space today 🔽https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=qIUFKeyy-UiHHDekrwr0xq6L2AfARZRAgd_wvt_kfJRUNTE3QzJLSlc0OTJPMTUxUE1TNTVZVUZSRC4u&route=shorturl or email Laura: [email protected]

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🤔 How inclusive is the School Games provision in your school?The Schools Inclusive Health Check (IHC) is a quick and si...
17/09/2026

🤔 How inclusive is the School Games provision in your school?

The Schools Inclusive Health Check (IHC) is a quick and simple resource that school staff can use to assess their inclusive provision in PE and school sport.

Once completed school staff receive a bespoke action plan which links resources and opportunities which forms part of the school's approach to become a more inclusive.

The action plan and process has received positive feedback from Ofsted, as it enables schools to demonstrate clear understanding and planning for an Inclusive PE provision.

Log into your School Games dashboard and click on "Start Questionnaire" from 28th September. 👇🏻

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Whole systems work is integral to our Physical Activity strategy, a Movement for Movement. The strategy recognises that ...
11/09/2026

Whole systems work is integral to our Physical Activity strategy, a Movement for Movement. The strategy recognises that physical activity levels are affected by a complex system of influences and no single organisation or programme can create sustainable change at scale.

We are delighted to welcome Park Yoga as our newest strategic partner, bringing the total to over 30 organisations across Dorset.

Park Yoga's work in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and Dorset closely aligns with the Movement for Movement strategy, removing barriers to movement by helping people build healthier habits, connect with nature and strengthen communities.

We look forward to working alongside you to make movement more accessible for all.

➡️ Find out more about Park Yoga: https://parkyoga.co/

➡️ Become a strategic partner: https://movementformovement.co.uk/about

On Wednesday 16 September 2026, gyms, swimming pools, leisure centres, sports clubs, schools, workplaces, brands and com...
10/09/2026

On Wednesday 16 September 2026, gyms, swimming pools, leisure centres, sports clubs, schools, workplaces, brands and community organisations across the UK will come together to celebrate the benefits of physical activity as part of National Fitness Day.

We are calling on our partners to amplify this message, take part, and create more opportunities for people to move. From offering a free class, an open day, or raising awareness of the opportunities available in your area, small things will make a big difference.

✅ Download the toolkit
✅ Share the campaign with your networks
✅ Host an event or activity in your community

Search National Fitness Day online for more information and ideas of how to take part.

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🙌🏼Funding Friday!Dorset Youth are opening a new funding opportunity for voluntary and community organisations working wi...
04/09/2026

🙌🏼Funding Friday!

Dorset Youth are opening a new funding opportunity for voluntary and community organisations working with young people across Dorset.

Funded projects will support young people aged 14-25 and create meaningful experiences that help them feel seen, supported, included and able to thrive.

Core Memories Dorset forms part of a wider £300,000 investment in young people across the county, including £280,000 available to the voluntary and community sector across two funding rounds.

📅 Applications open: 4 September at 9am
📅 Applications close: 9 October at 5pm

🔗 https://dorsetyouth.com/core-memories-funding

Over the past three years, Healthy Movers has gone from strength to strength, demonstrating sustained achievement, meani...
02/09/2026

Over the past three years, Healthy Movers has gone from strength to strength, demonstrating sustained achievement, meaningful impact, and a deep commitment from everyone involved.

The programme has consistently shown how fun, motivating activities can significantly improve children's physical activity levels, physical literacy, and overall development. Through engaging resources, practical training, and ongoing support, Healthy Movers has helped children build confidence, coordination, balance, and a positive relationship with movement.

Do you know a setting that might be interested in the next cohort? Expressions of interest are now open. Visit our Link Tree on our links page, or visit our Healthy Movers webpage to access the form.

BCP Council | Youth Sport Trust | Dorset Council

We have updated our Benefits of Moving page, to include some great advice from We Are Undefeatable when first trying out...
01/09/2026

We have updated our Benefits of Moving page, to include some great advice from We Are Undefeatable when first trying out ways to sit a little less and move a little more.

Some people find it difficult to find the time to be active, or may find it hard to keep active for 30 minutes in one go. Keep moving, stick with it, and remember even a little can make a difference. Just do what you can, listen to your body, and use these tips to get started:

➡️Start small
➡️Move more with a family member.
➡️Find an activity you can enjoy

Find more about these tips by visiting:https://movementformovement.co.uk/movement-everyone/the-benefits-of-moving

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