ACTIVE AT HOME: EARLY YEARS (EYFS)
The UK Chief Medical Officer recommends the following guidelines for Under 5’s:
Babies less than 1-year-old should be:
Physically active several times every day in a variety of ways, including interactive floor-based activity, e.g. crawling.
For infants not yet mobile, this includes at least 30 minutes of tummy time spread throughout the day while awake (and other movements such as reaching and grasping, pushing and pulling themselves independently, or rolling over); more is better.
NB:Tummy time may be unfamiliar to babies at first, but can be increased gradually, starting from a minute or two at a time, as the baby becomes used to it. Babies should not sleep on their tummies.
Toddlers (1-2 years) should:
Spend at least 180 minutes (3 hours) per day in a variety of physical activities at any intensity, including active and outdoor play, spread throughout the day; more is better.
Pre-schoolers (3-4 years) should:
Spend at least 180 minutes (3 hours) per day in a variety of physical activities spread throughout the day, including active and outdoor play. More is better; the 180 minutes should include at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity.
Download a copy of the UK Chief Medical Officer’s : Guidelines for the under fives. (Link opens in a new window).
ACTIVE AT HOME : EARLY YEARS INFORMATION
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EARLY YEARS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Movement activities and ideas that may be used to engage children in a fun and active play opportunity
EARLY YEARS : SCHOOL GAMES
Resources that introduce healthy play and competition to our youngest children.
EARLY YEARS PE
Programmes and opportunities to engage and develop children’s core stability, incorporating movement ideas that foster children’s love of play