Physical Activity Policy

Physical Activity Policy

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Physical Activity Policy

Goals

  • To provide a safe and success-orientated environment for all children to acquire movement skills daily
  • To ensure children extend their language, mathematical and communication skills in the movement environment
  • To share information with parents, whānau and staff, so all can participate in the movement programme.

Strategies

  • Staff plan for daily movement skill acquisition
  • Staff are actively involved in providing knowledge and safe habits for children, parents and whānau
  • Staff, parents and whānau are encouraged to participate in daily physical activity alongside the children
  • Staff have opportunity to join “Boot Camp” (free of charge) through Let’s Go Fitness
  • Adequate safe equipment is provided and well maintained
  • Children’s skill attainment is observed regularly
  • Children are encouraged to explore their movement skills and develop their cognitive abilities
  • Limited screen time will be available for educational purposes only and children redirected to physical activity after a short period of use
  • Children have the opportunity to learn movement skills from other cultures
  • Parents, and whānau are encouraged to be actively involved in maintaining children’s involvement in appropriate physical activity at home
  • Funds are allocated for the purchase for physical activity resources.
  • Professional development includes opportunities for staff to increase their knowledge and skills in relation to physical activity