Expert Comment: Increasing movement and play in early childhood
Dr Janine Coates, a Reader in Equity and Inclusion in Physical Activity and Sport, and vice-chair of the National Early Years Active, discussed the important role that both parents and childcare settings play in children’s development.
Further topics surrounding heatwaves are available, including:
Role modelling key in motivating children to be active
Risky play has a big role in supporting child development
Getting children moving more
Get children moving outside - whatever the weather