Physical development is a prime area of learning, but in its most recent annual report, Ofsted suggests good practice is stifled in some settings by undue concerns about risk and safety. The provision of high-quality training in this area is vital, says Anne O’Connor, consultant and trainer at Primed for Life.
‘There are aspects of children’s PD that are crucial to their overall physical and emotional wellbeing as well as their learning,’ she says. ‘Not only is it intrinsically linked to the development of the other prime and specific areas, it is also increasingly evident that children’s physical development is at risk through a variety of environmental and societal factors. Training in PD should be a statutory requirement to address this.’
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