Newham’s participants spent almost a year exploring the role of physical development and physicality (which we have also called ‘bodyfulness’) in young children. The objective was to develop a movement-rich culture in each setting, and to support parents to do the same at home, so that every child was able to achieve three hours of physical activity every day – as recommended by the British Heart Foundation.
Over several months, participants audited their outdoor provision, planned and implemented modifications to the management and resourcing of outdoors, and reflected on the changes to consolidate and sustain their new ‘movement curriculum’.
Action research is the crucial success factor: taking time to reflect on practice; testing ideas and resources; evaluating new approaches; and amending actions as appropriate.
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