New WHO-led study says majority of adolescents worldwide are not sufficiently physically active, putting their current and future health at risk
WHO report, study is based on data gained from 1.6 million 11 to 17-year-old students.
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Children become less active each year of primary school
Monitoring the levels of physical activity of more than 2,000 children from 57 primary schools across South West England, children are less active at 11 yrs than they were at aged 6.
78% of UK children failing to meet recommended fitness levels
Fit For Sport, the UK’s leaders in engaging and educating children and young people through physical activity, have revealed that a worrying 78% of primary school pupils across the UK measured through their Healthy Active Schools System (HASS) are failing to meet the recommended fitness levels for their age group.
Fit and healthy childhood report
A report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on a fit and healthy childhood.
CMO Special Obesity Report 2019
The usual focus on food and nutrition that underplays the vital importance of physical activity in addressing weight issues.
New physical activity guidelines issued by UK Chief Medical Officers
The guidelines emphasise the importance of building strength and balance for adults, and include recommendations for pregnant women, new mothers and disabled people.
School sport and activity action plan: DfE, DCMS, DHSC 2019
Nothing new, mainly about how the large organisations will spend even more money on schemes that are often ill monitored and evaluated.
WHO guidelines on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep for children under 5 years of age
A comprehensive, accessible and manageable document that will provide the impetus to determine how best to implement UK version to follow in September 2019 View the report
Study finds children’s screen time has replaced outdoor play
A report by the Association of Play Industries (API) reveals that children have never moved so little and points to substantial evidence that screens are a key reason.
The Primary PE And Sport Premium Report 2019
This report is timely – and critical.
Leaps towards learning
Daily movement, tailored to particular ages and groups of children, must be placed at the heart of the curriculum in order to support all aspects of learning, argues Sally Goddard Blythe.
Factors influencing childcare workers’ promotion of physical activity in children aged 0–4 years: a qualitative study
A study examining the factors influencing childcare workers’ promotion of physical activity (PA) among children aged 0–4 years, a particularly interesting context because of the increasing number of children attending childcare....
Motor Skill Performance and Physical Activity in Preschool Children
Children with better-developed motor skills may find it easier to be active and engage in more physical activity (PA) than those with less-developed motor skills.
Building Better Beginnings: a case study of how a daily physical skills session is supporting overall learning and development for young boys
This case study argues for the consideration of an adult directed physical skills session as an approach to supporting boys learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage in England.
World Health Organisation cities report and London’s City Hall early years initiative
With a growing majority of the world’s people living in urban areas, cities have a crucial role to play in ensuring the health and safety of people worldwide.
Latest data from a Welsh movement initiative created by SAQ International
A small scale movement project with a welcome added overview.
Movement Environment Rating Scale (MOVERS) for 2–6-year-olds provision
The MOVERS is a valuable resource for early years educational centres to use to evaluate and improve their practice and provision in the vital curriculum area of physical development.
New report by RCPCH, State of Child Health, Two Years On
An update on the 2017 version, what was recommended, what progress has been made and what is the current evidence. See the report www.rcpch.ac.uk
MOVED2LEARN
Early learning action plan 2019-2029
New education framework from New Zealand, very holistic and very comprehensive, well worth reading.
News from a teacher, some wonderful examples of spontaneous work with apparatus
We had a very interesting week last week. Our favourite resources? A length of magic hose that I was given. I cut the end off and then tied it in a circle. It is soooo stretchy that it is like a bungee cord. Children have been...
One-to-three-year-olds’, risky play in early childhood education and care
Risky play in 1-3 yr olds in Norway, an unpublished PhD thesis from 2018.
Physical activity in preschool years can affect future heart health
Paper from McMaster University in Journal of Paediatrics.
Joy, play and doing together
Publications of the Ministry of Education and Culture, Finland 2016-12-03 Recommendations for physical activity in early childhood The Joy in Motion programme, aimed at increasing the level of physical activity in...
Public Health England strategy 2020-25 report
Some encouraging support for EY included on p.26
Early Intervention
A recently published, useful government briefing paper.
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on a Fit and Healthy Childhood Physical Education
APPG Report | December 2016 | PHYSICAL EDUCATION There are many recommendations flowing from this Report. This is a reflection of the work required to recognise the vital importance of physical education to health and to...
Learning Together to Improve Child Health
The pioneering ‘Learning Together’ scheme by the RCPCH and the RCGP advocates GP and paediatric trainees working side by side in order to share ideas and learn from each other.
Fairness for Children
hbsc & unicef | A league table of inequality in child well-being in rich countries | 2016 This Report Card presents an overview of inequalities in child well-being in 41 countries of the European Union (EU) and the...
Statistics on Obesity, Physical Activity and Diet
HSCIC | 28 April 2016 Key facts In 2014/15, more than 1 in 5 children in Reception, and 1 in 3 children in Year 6 were measured as obese or overweight. Children in most deprived areas are twice as likely to be obese than...
Resurrecting Free Play in Young Children Looking Beyond Fitness and Fatness to Attention, Affiliation, and Affect
JAMA Pediatrics | 2005 | Hillary L.
Why Hopscotch Matters
movingsmartblog | Gill Connell Hopscotch was one of my favorite games as a child and it still is today. In fact, Hopscotch proves one of my pet theories that (in most cases) what’s fun for kids is good for kids. ...
Learning to Swim on Dry Land!
movingsmart blog | GILL CONNELL | CHERYL MCCARTHY AN INTRODUCTION TO WATER No matter the age, comfort and confidence in the water is a mandatory first step in achieving safety, relaxation, proficiency, and enjoyment in...
Celebrating children’s movement at Rainbow Nursery
This film was made as part of a project at Rainbow Nursery which explored how children’s movement is integral to their lives and learning.
Do children really need toys?
Acting Head of a Nursery School aimed to find out in a unique piece of research.
Early Movers resources and website
A team of Loughborough University academics have launched a new website that provides practical tips to help early year practitioners and parents feel confident in delivering physical development opportunities to children.
Birth Injury Justice Center
The Birth Injury Justice Center has compiled the most in-depth resources nationwide to help guide and serve all families affected by physical birth injuries.
Essential information for activity providers
f you want to find out about out of school clubs, and how to get started with setting one up, this is where you need to start.
Kids Run Free
Kids Run Free’s mission is to create fun, free and sustainable running opportunities for toddlers to teens, igniting their passion for physical activity and encouraging them to be healthier, happier and more confident.
Movement for Learning Schools Together
Movement for Learning is a programme of specific exercises designed to be delivered to the whole class on a daily basis.
The Fred Rogers Center for early learning and children’s media
The Fred Rogers Center recognizes the prevalence and tremendous power of digital media and technology in the lives of children, families, and educators.
Child in the City International Seminar
The two-day seminar takes place 21-22 November 2019 in Leeds, United Kingdom and will present the latest knowledge and insights on child poverty in western cities.
Sensory Awareness Workshop
With Peggy Zeitler who is a distinguished Pikler Sensory Awareness trainer, integrating study of Eastern culture, experience with Gestalt Therapy and a long association with the Pikler Institute, including founding the European Pikler Association
The NDNA Healthy Body, Happy Me campaign for 2019 is focused on oral health
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The Early Years Movement Handbook
A principles based approach to supporting young children’s physical development, health and wellbeing, by Lala Manners.
The Physical Development Needs of Young Children
With growing concerns over declining levels of school readiness and physical activity, this book outlines the importance of quality early movement experiences and explores the connection between poor early physical development opportunities and later difficulties in the classroom.
Prime Time Physical: A movement approach to learning and development
Book review of Practical Pre-School Books by Jo Blank.
Boing Whoosh RolyPoly!
A brilliantly simple, accessible – and sustainable – approach to supporting children’s physical development through outdoor play.
fit for sport | activity challenge
Since launching in April this year, the Activity Challenge has encouraged thousands of children aged 4-11 to get active.
bitescience – the key to research on young consumers
bitescience scan academic publications on young consumers from a wide range of disciplines and select the most important, valuable and constructive research findings.