We are all familiar with the commentary that young children today do not get the physical activity that we did in early childhood. Whether we put this down to the growth of tablets and play stations or risk aversion, we need think about what this means for young children’s physical development.
The recently published Ofsted review of the three prime areas of learning highlights the need for the development of fundamental movement skills (FMS) to start early: ‘It is important that young children learn fundamental movement skills as soon as they can, so they can take part in a range of physical activities, games and sport.’
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