
A Parent Guide to Physical Development in the Early Years
Ruth Swailes explains why physical development is so crucial in the early years of a child's life - along with ideas for children at all different ages.
Ruth has more than 25 years of experience in primary education. Passionate about education, particularly Early Years, Ruth has taught every year group from Nursery to Year 6 and has worked in a variety of schools in different contexts. Ruth has worked as an Inspector, School Improvement Advisor, Trainer, Early Years consultant and Moderator in several Local Authorities; supporting leaders and teachers to improve outcomes for pupils. She currently advises 34 LA schools, supports several MATS and TSAs, and is the Lead International Early Years Curriculum consultant for Oxford University Press.
Areas of expertise:
Physical development and wellbeing
Leadership and management
Best practice