Brookside Preschool have dedicated Physical Development Champions who are working with Stockport Early Years to improve Physical activity in children.

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What is a Physical Development Champion?

• Physical Development Champions are specially chosen people who can advocate for the importance of Physical Development/Physical Activity for children in the early years (from birth to 5 years).

• A person specifically tasked with promoting and advocating for Physical Activity/Physical Development for young children (from birth – 5 years). This helps us to meet EYFS requirements for Physical Development and support the Government’s Child Obesity Plan

• To improve Physical Activity in Early Years Settings and to get children more active

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Some activities we do to support physical activity:

• Dough Disco – this helps to develop fine motor skills which are important in helping children with writing

• Tummy time – this helps to build and tone core muscles

• Mindfulness  movement – builds muscle strength and improves flexibility as well as supporting health and mental wellbeing