Describe own role when promoting physical development in own setting

Qualification: Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
Unit: Unit 3.11: Promote the physical development of children
Learning outcome: 3 Be able to promote physical development
Assessment criteria: 3.1 Describe own role when promoting physical development in own setting

• A practitioners role when promoting the physical development of children can include:
  • Providing warmth, praise and encouragement
  • Being a positive role model
  • Introducing new skills and ideas that are age/stage appropriate to support children to develop
  • Planning activities that support a child’s physical development
  • Working in partnership with parents, co-workers and health professionals
  • Ensuring a wide range of activities, learning opportunities and resources are avaiable and accessible to children
  • Observation and assessment