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Keeping Active in the Early Years

What you’ll learn in the Keeping Active in the Early Years training

  • How to meet the EYFS requirements for Physical Development
  • The benefits of physical activity for children and their families
  • Current national statistics for physical activity
  • Current UK recommendations for physical activity for babies, toddlers and their families
  • Activities and ideas that support children to be more active in your early years setting
  • How to translate guidelines into practical tips for parents to encourage more activity at home
  • Tips on reducing inactivity and sedentary behaviour.

Who is this training suitable for?

Early Years Practitioners, such as those working in nurseries and Children Centres, childminders and nannies.

Health professionals, such as: Health Visitors, Midwives, GP’s and Pharmacists.

Leaning Content

The training comprises of information slides and interactive activities.

Resources to support your practice and share with families.

Estimated study time 1.5 – 2 hours.

Assessment

Short multiple choice assessment.

Knowledge Development Plan (KDP) to reflect on your learning.

Certification

Certificate issued on successful completion of the course and the Knowledge Development Plan (KDP).

Cost

£36

Course Content

Introduction 4 Topics
Knowledge Review 1 Quiz
The Importance of Keeping Active 5 Topics
What does the EYFS say about physical development? 4 Topics
Resources and Promoting Messages in your Setting 4 Topics
Summary 5 Topics
Evaluation
Assessment 1 Quiz
Keeping Active in the Early Years Knowledge Development Plan