Voices From the Team: Our Standout Moments – Part 1 This month we are spotlighting reflections from our team at Tees Valley Sport and the learning that has shaped our work this year. “Collaboration is the reason our children and young people’s work has been able to flourish.” – Tracy Raynor, Children and Young People Specialist “There is real momentum in South Tees to embed physical activity as a core part of prevention and recovery.” – Vic Auton, Project Officer – Health “When we meet children on their terms, they give us far deeper insight. Their voices are powerful when we create space for them.” – Nicola Stephenson, Insight and Impact Officer “Bringing clubs together to learn, connect and share has been a standout moment. The appetite to work collectively across the Tees Valley is stronger than ever.” – Mark Dobinson, Community and Clubs Relationship Lead Thank you to Tracy, Vic, Nic and Mark for your honesty, energy and commitment. Your reflections show the heart of our work and the difference partnership makes across the Tees Valley.

📢 Sport England has shared new national findings on children and young people’s activity levels. The latest Active Lives data shows that the number of children and young people being active in England is now at its highest level ever recorded. This is really encouraging news and reflects the hard work of schools, clubs, community groups and many others who support children to move more each day. There is still more to do. Over half of children are not yet meeting the Chief Medical Officers’ guideline of 60 minutes of activity a day on average across the week. The update from Sport England highlights why continued local and national action is so important. As part of the Active Partnership Network, we will keep working with our partners across the Tees Valley to create the conditions that help every child to be active, confident and healthy.

Sport and physical activity generated £1.4 billion of social value across Tees Valley in 2023/24. This is not just a statistic, it represents: ✅ Improved wellbeing ✅ Reduced pressure on health services ✅ Stronger, more connected communities Local impact across our area: • Stockton-on-Tees: £337.6m • Middlesbrough: £240.5m • Redcar & Cleveland: £222.0m • Darlington: £189.0m • Hartlepool: £146.6m This evidence strengthens the case for continued investment in movement, community sport and inclusive opportunities. How are you using data to influence local decision-making? 🔗 Full report: https://www.sportengland.org/research-and-data/research/social-value-and-return-investment-sport-and-physical-activity

📊 Sport and physical activity is transforming lives across England In 2023/24, it generated £122.9 billion in social value, improving mental wellbeing, easing pressure on the NHS and helping tackle inequality. This is powerful evidence for anyone working in: Sport • Health • Education • Community How are you using insight like this to shape your local work? 🔗 Read the full report: https://www.sportengland.org/research-and-data/research/social-value-and-return-investment-sport-and-physical-activity https://youtu.be/MOfQis1FPVA