Overview

Understand why physical development is important to early years children.

Core strength and co-ordination

Learn more about core strength and co-ordination as part of the early years foundation stage (EYFS) including advice from experts and suggested activities.

Gross motor skills

Learn more about gross motor skills as part of the early years foundation stage (EYFS) including advice from experts and suggested activities.

Fine motor skills

Get ideas for encouraging fine motor skills in early years settings.

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Other early years resources from the Department for Education
The Department for Education also provides the following free websites and resources to support people working in the early years.
Early years child development training
Free online training providing an overview of child development and practical advice for supporting children in your setting.
Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework
The standards that school and childcare providers must meet for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5.
Development Matters
Non-statutory curriculum guidance for the early years foundation stage.
Guidance on completing the EYFS progress check at age 2
Guidance to provide support for early years practitioners when completing the early years foundation stage (EYFS) progress check at age 2.

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Overview

Core strength and co-ordination

Gross motor skills

Fine motor skills