Table of Contents

Series Editors' Introduction 1. Movement and Space 2. Health and Bodily Awareness 3. Using Equipment and Materials Conclusion Index

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A complete guide to supporting physical development in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), promoting a holistic approach and drawing on examples of good practice.

About the Author

Linda Cooper is Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Studies at Portsmouth University, UK. Dr. Jonathan Doherty has worked in education for over 20 years. Formerly a teacher specialising in early years, Jonathan was Principal Lecturer and Head of Early Childhood Education at Leeds Metropolitan University.
His interest in child development led him to undertake a doctorate on pedagogy and children’s thinking. An expert in child development he has written extensively on physical development & childhood obesity, emotional and language development. Selected to serve on a Regional multi- agency Think Tank into Parenting, Jonathan has worked as an education consultant with a number of national organisations. He has served on several national working parties on Inclusion and held an executive position in a national educational organisation on Special Education Needs.
Previously a National Strategies Regional Adviser working with senior leaders and managers in local authorities, schools and settings and with partner organisations, he was the Every Child a Talker lead in the North West and part of the national ECAT advisory group. He has worked directly with settings across the private, voluntary and independent sectors advising on children’s language development and contributed to the Communication and Early Language Strategy of a number of local authorities.
On raising children’s achievement, he has worked on all major national projects in early years and worked successfully with local authorities and schools on ‘closing the gap’ projects. He is widely sought after for his work on boys’ achievement and transition. His contribution to teaching, learning and scholarship in education has been twice recognised with an entry in Who’s Who in the World. Jane Johnston is Reader in Education at Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln, UK. Lindy Nahmad-Williams is a Senior Lecturer in Primary Education at Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln, UK.

Reviews

‘This book is an extremely positive contribution in supporting trainees and educators in assuring quality physical development in the EYFS. It is beautifully written, well balanced in theory and practice, and covers a wealth of ideas and thinking. This book works on many levels: it informs, challenges, entertains and educates. I cannot recommend this book enough - it will definitely be on my essential reading list!' Simon Brownhill, Senior Lecturer in Education, University of Derby, UK