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Understand theory and current frameworks in relation to children's physical development
Table of Contents
‘Physical development in the EYFS’ webpage on the Surrey County Council website
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Tutorial Video
Reading Materials
Laser Learning reading text: ‘Theorists and theoretical perspectives'
‘Physical activity guidelines for children (under five years) from NHS choices
‘Physical activity guidelines’ by the UK Chief Medical Officers
‘Physical development in the EYFS’ webpage on the Surrey County Council website
‘Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage’ from the Department for Education
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Good Practice Example
Interactive Quiz
Evidence Opportunities
Extended Learning
Click on the icon on the left to open ‘Early Years Learning and Development: literature review’ and read the section on physical development from pages 64 to 74. This looks at recent research into physical development
Use the internet to research Arnold Gesell. Research both his theories and current attitudes toward those theories.
Click to read ‘Child development theories and examples’ on the Very Well Mind website.
Click to read ‘Te Whāriki: What is New Zealand’s early years curriculum?’ on the Famly blog.
Click to read ‘Revised EYFS - In focus…physical development’ on the Nursery World website.
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