Bolton Early Years Integrated Physical Development Pathway
Every Child Thriving (Universal Physical Development Support)
All children and families are offered support to encourage physical development through everyday activities, advice, and community resources.
Every Child Resources to Support Physical Development
Active Lives Bolton
Public Health team inspiring healthy lifestyles.
Website: Active Lives – Bolton Council
Best Start in Life: Baby and Toddler Moves
Supports embedding physical activity in daily home routines.
Website: Baby moves - Start for Life - NHS and Toddler moves - Start for Life - NHS
Bolton Family Hubs
Local centres offering advice, drop-in support, and activities.
Website: www.BoltonFamilyHubs.org.uk
Bolton Toy Library
Charity offering therapeutic play and toy loan services supporting physical development.
Tel: 01204 395079
Website: Bolton Toy Library
Email: boltontoylibrary@yahoo.co.uk
DfE Help for Early Years Providers
Check your current curriculum meets the requirement of the revised physical development area of learning.
Website: Help for early years providers : Physical development
DfE Development Matters
Non-statutory curriculum guidance for the early years foundation stage. Offers a top-level view of how children develop and learn for all early years practitioners, including: childminders, staff in nurseries, nursery schools, school nursery and reception classes in school. Can help meet the requirements of the Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework.
Development Matters
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.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework--2
Greater Manchester's 10 Top Tips for Moving
Ten key messages to support physical development for babies, toddlers and young children that can be used by everyone.
Website: Greater Manchester 10 Top Tips for Moving - Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Greater Manchester Moving
Charity promoting physical activity and sport.
Website: Home | Greater Manchester Moving
Solihull Approach Parenting Resources
Parenting support including physical development elements.
Access code for first-time users: RIVINGTON
Website: https://www.solihullapproachparenting.com/
Sport England Physical Literacy Consensus Statement for England
Understand how our relationship with sport and physical activity changes over our lifetime and is shaped by our experiences and our opportunities to be active.
Website: Physical Literacy Consensus Statement for England published | Sport England
Tiny Happy People (BBC Parenting)
Free online video clips, tips and resources to support physical development through play.
Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people
What to Expect in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS): A Guide for Parents
A Department for Education (DfE) and East London Research School produced document that guides parents through what to expect in their child’s development. It aligns with Development Matters to help practitioners engage with parents about their child’s development.
What to Expect in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS): A Guide For Parents