We're thrilled to share that YouMove is now reaching 16,934 people across the county, allowing families to get active together and enjoy swimming, dance, yoga and more. 💃
We're also reaching 268 Early Years families since launch in 2024. 🙌
We look forward to hearing more as the year continues!
In our county, 26% of children cannot swim 25m when leaving primary school. In our priority neighbourhoods, the figure is 44%.
In our latest blog, we reflect on shared learning from our Swimming and Water Safety Summit, and how collaboration is our greatest asset when confronting inequality. 🏊
In November, our Sport Welfare Officer Heidi attended the bi-annual Sport Welfare face-to-face day. 🤝
"It was a great opportunity to share learning with colleagues from across the network on the value of listening and lived experience.”
Learn more about our work in Safeguarding and Welfare:
We're proud of our continuing journey towards becoming an anti-racist organisation.
Hear from Hayley Bennett, one of our amazing partners helping us to implement this change, about our progress so far:
Learn more about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion commitments: lnkd.in/eX8MC8BU
Last week, we hosted a chalking session at Blackbird Leys Leisure Centre, inviting families to bring their design ideas for the development of our 'Play Corridor'!
As part of our Active Neighbourhood Scans work, the area will be developed into an outdoor activity space for all to enjoy. 🌷
Our partners at OXSRAD (a fantastic inclusive sports and recreation centre) are hiring for roles of Activity Lead and Rebound Therapist.
The Activity Lead role offers daytime hours, making it suitable for parents or anyone seeking work around school hours.
👇You find more info at the link below:
💬 In our latest blog, we look back on the successes of #MoveTogether since launching in 2021 - reaching over 16,000 residents in total, expanding its support offering, and supporting participants to reclaim their independence to reach new heights. ⛰️
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Calling all healthcare professionals with a passion for physical activity!
@activeoxfordshire.bsky.social is on the lookout for a Place-Based Physical Activity Clinical Champion.
Find out more and apply athttps://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/B0066-26-0000
@sport-england-se.bsky.social
We are recruiting for a Physical Activity Clinical Champion (PACC), organising and delivering clinician-to-clinician training on physical activity for management of long-term health conditions.
🔵Fixed term position until 31st March 2027.
🔵15 hours p.w.
Applications close Friday 16th January.
This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we’re reflecting on the crucial role that mental health plays in physical activity and the work we do. ❤️🩹
Whether it's hearing from Active Travel project participants or people who've benefitted from Move Together, this feedback is always uplifting and inspiring. 🙌
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In July, we welcomed over 50 partners to Rose Hill Community Centre for the first ever Oxfordshire Swimming & Water Safety Summit. The event made clear that many people working within the physical act...
