What does Element 2.2.2 of the NQS aim to achieve?
Physical wellbeing contributes to children’s ability to socialise, concentrate, cooperate and learn. Physical activity and attention to fne and gross motor skills provide children with the foundations for their growing independence and satisfaction in being able to do things for themselves
QUESTION 5 (B)
When assessors are looking for evidence that a service promotes physical activity , what sorts of things may they observe Educators doing?
consistently implementing movement and physical activities as part of the program for all children , encouraging and providing appropriate support to children to participate in new or, unfamiliar physical experiences becoming involved in and enjoying children’s physical activity encouraging each child’s level of participation in physical activities according to the child’s abilities and their level of comfort with the activities
QUESTION 5 (C)
When assessors are looking for evidence that a service promotes physical activity , what sorts of things may they observe children doing?
• being encouraged and supported to use increasingly complex sensory motor skills and movement patterns that: – combine gross and fine motor movement and balance – increase their spatial awareness – use their problem-solving skills
having frequent opportunities to engage in outdoor play • showing enthusiasm for participating in physical play and negotiating play spaces to ensure the safety and wellbeing of themselves and others • helping to set up and plan for physical play activities and equipment • children and educators or co-ordinators talking about how their bodies work and the importance of physical activity to people’s health and wellbeing • opportunities for children to engage in dance, creative movement and drama and to respond to traditional and contemporary music and storytelling • indoor and outdoor areas that are set up in ways to promote safe physical play and activity for children of different age groups and capabilities.
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NQS: Quality Area 2 - Children's Health and Safety
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NQS: Quality Area 2 - Children's Health and Safety
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