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Twilight Talk: Why Movement Matters in Early Childhood

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  • 03 Oct 2025
Twilight Talks

Join us for an engaging and interactive webinar exploring the vital role of movement in early childhood development. Why Movement Matters in Early Childhood will highlight how physical activity and development support motor skills, cognitive growth, emotional well-being, and social development.

Led by an early child development expert, this session will dive into the latest research on movement and brain development, provide practical strategies for integrating movement into daily routines, and discuss how to create enriching environments that foster active learning. Participants will engage in hands-on activities, explore real-world case studies, and live Q&A discussions to gain actionable insights for supporting young children's physical and holistic development.

This webinar is perfect for parents, educators, and caregivers looking to better understand and harness the power of movement in the early years.

You can purchase Helen Battelley’s book 50 Fantastic Ideas for Songs and Rhymes by clicking here.

You can also explore the Physical Activity Adventure Pack (PAAP) from the National Association of Music and Movement by clicking here.

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You can read more about our Twilight Talks sessions on our dedicated page.

Suitable for: A parent/carer, Administration Staff, Administrator, Assistant Head Teacher, Assistant Headteacher, Consultant, Deputy Head Teacher, Early Years Practitioner, Education psychologist, Governor, Head Teacher, Inclusion Manager/Leader, Newly Qualified Teacher, SENCO, Senior Leader, Student, Support staff, Teacher, Teaching Assistant, Tutor, Young person, Other

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Meet your trainer - Helen Battelley

Helen Battelley, an internationally respected Early Years Physical Development consultant, trainer, author and brings energy and a motivational approach to raising the profile of PA in the early years. As the chair of the National Early Years Active Start Partnership (NEYASP), she leads a diverse group of stakeholders from across the UK to address the systemic challenges in the early years sector to ensure that every child benefits from the positive outcomes of play and PA. NEYASP are taking positive action to inform and support policy makers and inspection bodies to ensure the sector is taking an evidence-informed approach and valuing the place of physical development in a child’s life, right from the moment they enter the world! 

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