1. EYFS Bite-size Training Physical development: Moving and handling

2. Aims and outcomes Participants to: know the early learning goal in relation to moving and handling understand how to interact with children to develop their skills and understanding in moving and handling know what resources will support children in becoming proficient in moving and handling gain confidence in planning for this area of learning and development for children of different ages and stages

3. In advance Before the training session you will have read Handout 1: What quality looks like in practice If you have not read the handout please inform the trainer

4. Step 1 (5–10 mins) Read the early learning goal relating to moving and handling: ‘Children show good control and co-ordination in large and small movements. They move confidently in a range of ways, safely negotiating space. They handle equipment and tools effectively, including pencils for writing.’ Think about what the early learning goal means for you in practice With a partner, choose three things which you do in practice to feed back to the whole group

5. Moving and handling in practice

6. Step 2 (10 mins) In groups of 3 or 4 (groups for the under 3s and 3–5s) discuss the following questions: Under 3s How effectively do we use treasure baskets and heuristic play to encourage babies and toddlers to manipulate objects and explore materials? Could we make more use of music to encourage movement both indoors and outdoors? How well do we plan activities to encourage large motor movements as well as fine motor control? 3–5s How do we demonstrate that vigorous fantasy play, particularly by boys, is valued as a learning opportunity? Do we do enough to ensure that the girls in our setting are physically active? How can we help parents see the importance of children being physically active for at least three hours every day?

7. Feed back your ideas to your trainer

8. Step 3 (5–10 mins) Thinking about what you read in Handout 1 and what you have learned today, work on your own to plan an activity which focuses on children’s development in this area of learning Share your ideas with a colleague

9. After the training (part 1) After the training use Handout 3: Individual action plan to plan three or four things you will do in the next two weeks to improve your provision for moving and handling Give your action plan to your trainer in the next seven days

10. After the training (part 2) Use Handout 4: Environment audit to check you have the appropriate environment and the right resources to enhance children’s skills and understanding in moving and handling Make a note of any changes you need to make and resources which need to be provided Hand in the completed audits to your trainer