Children being active outdoors through winter and the Covid-19 pandemic

This Early Intervention Foundation report published 26 November 2021 provides an evidence review of the impact of pandemic life on physical development in the early years. This blog by Jan White posted on Early Childhood Outdoors (17 December 2021) stresses the importance of being outdoors in early years settings, for children’s wellbeing and healthy development. Jan reflects on the findings of the Early Intervention Foundation report, particularly in regard to children’s physical activity.