Let’s Get Physical – An Introduction into Early Years Movement

Movement in the early years is not just about keeping children active, it is the building block for every aspect of development. From motor skills and coordination to language, attention, and emotional regulation, movement shapes the way young children learn and thrive.

This on-demand course offers a clear and accessible introduction to early years movement, highlighting why it matters, how it underpins the EYFS, and what effective practice looks like day to day. You’ll gain practical insights into creating movement-rich environments, supporting physical literacy, and embedding playful, purposeful activity into your provision.

Designed for early years educators, practitioners, and leaders, Let’s Get Physical will equip you with the confidence and understanding to make movement central to young children’s learning journeys.

My home as a playground:

Young children thrive when their environment encourages exploration, curiosity, and movement and the home can be the perfect playground. This on-demand course is designed specifically for childminders, offering practical strategies to turn everyday spaces into movement-rich environments that support physical, cognitive, and emotional development.

You’ll learn how to create safe, engaging opportunities for crawling, climbing, balancing, and imaginative play, all within the unique context of home-based care. With a focus on purposeful activity, physical literacy, and early motor skill development, this course equips childminders to make every day an active, joyful learning experience.