Physical development of the young children  who attend our Nursery are encouraged through our provision and opportunities are provided for them to be active and interactive and to improve their skills of coordination, control, manipulation and movement.

We as staff witihin this department support ALL children in using all of their senses to learn about the world around them and to make connections between new information and what they already know. your child is also supported in developing an understanding of the importance of physical activity and making healthy choices in relation to food and drink.

Physical Development is made up of the following aspects:

Movement and Space - is about how children learn to move with confidence, imagination and safety, with an awareness of space, themselves and others.

Health and Bodily Awareness - is about how children learn the importance of keeping healthy and the factors that contribute to maintaining their health.

Using Equipment and Materials - is about the ways in which children use a range of small and large equipment.

What Physical Development means for children who attend Hydesville Nursery

• The children ALL learn by being active and Physical Development takes place across all areas of Learning and Development.
• Physical Development activities we provide helps children gain confidence in what they can do.
• Physical Development enables our children to feel the positive benefits of being healthy and active.
• Physical Development helps our children to develop a positive sense of well-being.
• Good health in the early years helps to safeguard health and well-being throughout life. It is important for us as staff and carers to your childre to help them develop healthy habits when they first learn about food and activity.

Here at Hydesville Nursery we provide a wide range of activites to help with your child's Physical Development these are :

Outside Play Equipment  climbing frame, slide, Bikes,Pushchairs, Trikes, Scooters, Skipping Ropes, Ball Games, Ring Games, Action songs, Dance and movement - (Dance lessons are weekly witihin the daily routine where a Dance Teacher comes into the setting.)