Session planning documents
Below is a daily session planning document that you can use to plan activities according to areas of learning and EYFS statements. There is also an example session plan that has already been filled out, which you can use to show you one way of using this document.
Daily session planning document (PDF, 481 Kb)
A planning document for you to print out and fill in with activity ideas.
Daily session plan example (PDF, 486 Kb)
An filled in example of the above planning document, which shows you how the document can be used.
Physical Activity Policy for Early Years Settings
This document provides an example of a physical activity policy for use in early years settings.
Example Physical Activity Policy (PDF, 217 Kb)
Child feeding guide
The child feeding guide gives access to effective, evidence-based tools and resources to help you to establish healthy eating habits in your children and create happy mealtimes.
Early years foundation stage framework
The early years foundation stage statutory framework sets the standards that school and childcare providers must meet for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5.
Physical development is included as a prime area for learning, one of three areas noted as particularly crucial for igniting children's curiosity and enthusiasm for learning, and for building their capacity to learn, form relationships and thrive.
NEYASP Evidence Review Report
This report collates research relating to physical activity, physical literacy and play for children aged 0-5 years published between 2017 and 2023. It was funded by the Youth Sport Trust on behalf of NEYASP and produced by Loughborough University.
NEYASP Evidence Review report (PDF, 515 Kb)
Physical Activity Guidelines for Children Aged 0-5
Below is a link to an infographic produced by the Chief Medical Officers' physical activity guidelines for children aged 0-5 years.