This resource has been designed to enable settings to undertake a self-directed learning approach to ensure that all practitioners in their setting understand what is entailed in developing a coherent programme for Purposeful Physical Play that supports the EYFS Physical Development Prime Area.

It is an attempt to provide all settings and all their practitioners throughout the country with a practical guide to Physical Literacy and Purposeful Physical Play in the Early Years. This has been developed in response to a number of major problems that have had a major impact on settings’ ability to provide all children with a comprehensive entitlement to purposeful physical play.

The Introducing Physical Literacy [PLPD1] course is the first of a three part physical literacy professional development series that will help you to better understand and embed physical literacy informed practice within your physical education, sport and physical activity offer.

On purchase, you will also receive 12 months access to PE Scholar Membership (Existing members receive an automatic discount at checkout).

Physical Literacy: A Guide for Educators is an essential read for anyone trying to understand physical literacy in more detail and for those seeking to embed it within their educational practice.

This text is full of practical examples of how physical literacy can be embedded within schools, and provides teachers with a clear description of what physical literacy looks like in practice. It contains an accessible overview of the concept of physical literacy, as well as practical recommendations for constructing physical literacy informed lessons, extra-curricular and enrichment activities.