University of Bristol

Children are more active when in Early Years Settings than at home, but still not active enough

Physical activity levels peak around the age when children start school and tend to decline as children get older. Therefore, early years settings (EYS), like day nurseries, preschools and nursery ...
Voice Newspaper

Why Play Isn’t Just Child’s Play: The Critical Role of Early Years Learning in Children’s Development

AS THE early years sector prepares for significant updates to the EYFS framework in September 2025, experts are urging policymakers to remember that whilst regulatory changes are important, it’s the ...
Darlington and Stockton Times

Darlington expands early years health award scheme

Borough Council has expanded its Healthy Early Years Catering Award to include physical activity and oral health alongside nutrition.
Nursery World

Ben Bryant: 'We want to find out how early years settings are supporting families'

Isos Partnership is carrying out a Nesta-backed research project to find out how settings are bringing together early years education and care with support for families. 'For some families, their ...

Darlington expands early years health scheme to include play and oral care

Darlington Borough Council has expanded its Healthy Early Years Catering Award to include physical activity and oral health ...
University of Bristol

Most preschoolers failing to meet daily physical activity guidelines, study suggests

Fewer than 1 in 4 children aged 2 to 4 meet the recommended daily physical activity levels, a new study has found. Additionally, while children are much more active on days when they attend early ...