Inspired to Move

Exciting news!

Three of the B Inspired online courses are now accredited and available on the My CPD Group platform:

Early Years Physical Development
Learning through Movement and Play
Risk Taking and Risky Play

If you work in early years, Key Stage 1, PE or SEND, these courses have been designed to support you to plan and deliver a play-based and physical development practice.

Over 2000 people have attended the courses internationally, online and in person and we look forward to the next steps in partnership with MyCPDGroup

For more details, go to www.mycpdgroup.com (and search for B Inspired).

Thinking about developing a play-based approach in your early years setting? Here are 8 reasons why you should.

     

Calling Early Years teachers, ECTs, SEND teachers, PE leads/teachers and anyone else who work with children from the age of 4- to 7-years.

I am returning to Bedgrove infant School in Buckinghamshire for the 7th year to deliver Early Years Physical Development Training. The past 2 years may have been virtual but it will be very much in person this year at:

Bedgrove Infant School, Ingram Ave, Aylesbury HP21 9DJ

For full details: https://binspireduk.co.uk/training/bedgrove/

We will be exploring everything related to Physical Development and linking to all areas of learning, supporting a play-based practice.

I hope to see you there.

Just a reminder that it is just one week until the free webinar where Tania Swift will be sharing some top tips and ideas about developing and delivering a play-based practice.

Wednesday, 19th October 4pm-5pm GMT

To sign up, head over to: https://minmoov.com/training/webinar22/

We have decided that everyone needs a bit more support right now so if you are looking to develop your physical development or play-based practice, we are providing a 25% discount code all October. You can sign up to a course now and have a whole year to do it in your own time.

Check out all of our courses - https://minmoov.com/otp/

Discount code: Halloween22

If you are looking for an in-house course or have any questions, please get in touch.

Having just arrived back from a road trip in California, feeling fitter, healthier and happier than I have in a long time, I have headspace to think about what and why I specialise in early years play-based learning and development. Also, why I love what I do so much.

I have always been that person that spends less time in the gym and more time in the mountains, on a bike/roller skates or in a river/sea. I love to play, actually playing is an essential of my life. Hence, specialising in play-based learning is just an extension of who I am and what I believe in.

Now that I have embarked on developing Minmoov, an online programme, I certainly don’t want to lose touch with what I essentially love, working with teachers, early years practitioners and PE teachers. That is why I still run B inspired, so that I can continue work with schools, early years settings and other organisations to develop their early years provisions.

Here is more about me - https://binspireduk.co.uk/about-us/

*the picture is of me in front of El Capitan, Yosemite, a bittersweet moment as an ex-climber as it was a dream to get close but sad not to climb!

Today is Play Day, a day to celebrate all the wonderful things children get from playing. So get outdoors and encourage parents and carers to do so too!

📣 Register your event 📣

If you are organising a celebration – big or small – register it on the Playday website so families in your area can find out about it and join in the fun and play!

To find out more, or to see what’s happening in your community, go to: https://www.playday.org.uk/playdays/register-your-event/

Younger children most affected by Covid lockdowns, new research finds Educational progress and social development of four- and five-year-olds suffered severely

Session two. with Rusty, Basketball with England Junior Coach and Commonwealth player David Roper, Creative Games Teaching for key stage 2 with and Hockey (teaching specialist skills) with

In current times I couldn’t think of a better post. We can have such a positive impact on the world by supporting young children to develop into well rounded, caring adults • EarlyYearsForIDPs by MLEYF] Peace building messages are an important part of our curriculum at EarlyYearsForIDPs by MLEYF]

Early years movement to music is a favourite here at B Inspired. Armed with a few colourful resources and a variety of music can keep children engaged and moving in so many ways.

We thought this would be suitable for a day spent with Storm Eunice!
If ever there was weather that meant we shouldn’t go outside, it’s high winds.
If you need to stay in, it’s still a good opportunity to teach children about wind and prepare for when we can go out again.

Learning words in the early years is always so much easier with flashcards and engaging physical activities where they get to act out the word.

Allows children to make sense of the words.

One of the main reasons for developing Mini Movers is to provide ideas, resources, downloads and videos to support a play-based curriculum and to give parents ideas to support their children to naturally learn and develop through movement and play.

More info at: https://binspireduk.co.uk/mm/

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We have two new early years courses coming your way in March:

Course 1: Early Years Physical Development
A blended course in partnership with afPE London:
Training Day on Thursday 10th March
10 Online Modules
Resource Pack
Mini Movers

More info: https://buff.ly/3oFViK6

Course 2: Learning through Movement and Play
The Award-Winning webinar course:
6 Webinar Sessions from 23rd March
Online Modules
Resources Pack
Mini Movers

More info: https://buff.ly/3GGCJLG

Online Courses
Can't make the dates?
All of our courses are available online

More info: https://buff.ly/3gDluk8

Let’s get Physical-ly Positive

Use positive language when the weather is less than desirable.

Being outside is so important for children’s learning, development, health and well-being (and yours) that it’s important to role model positive attitudes to the outdoors, even in winter!

Let’s get Physical-lunch Positive

Use positive language when the weather is less than desirable.

Bring outside is so important for children’s learning, development, health and well-being (and yours) that it’s important to role model positive attitudes to the outdoors, even in winter!

We're so excited to be part of this with

Events for families at Cheltenham Wellbeing Festival Make this Christmas one to remember with your family

We’re very excited to be part of this event hosted by Antenatal & Postnatal Fitness] It’s beginning to feel a lot like… Christmas shopping is on the horizon… 😉

As the fireworks fade we have organised a super CHRISTMAS MARKET in partnership with to help support our community and and

This family fun market will be on SATURDAY 11TH DEC 10-1pm in St Philips and St James Church, Grafton Road, Leckhampton with £1 entrance fee entering you straight into our awesome raffle.

This isn’t just your typical market!! 😀

Families have the opportunity to support their wellbeing by booking FREE Mini Chiro Rest & Restore Clinics with

A Story Telling Den from John Lewis , Baby Sensory from Antenatal & Postnatal Fitness] award winning kids Yoga session and Dance for older children for just £3

Oh and the super cool will be serving alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks with a healthy twist as well as INCREDIBLE local businesses.

BOOK your slots now by visiting https://www.livelifewell.uk or link in our bio 🙌

*Any local businesses who would like to get involved… we have two spaces left so do get in touch*

Our Learning through Movement and Play course is now also AWARD WINNING!⠀⠀
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The awards showcases the very best educational resources created to support the learning of children aged 0–5, and this course is a 3* winner in the CPD category!⠀

The course covers how children develop cognitively, socially and emotionally when they are moving and playing and also looks at how to plan a play-based practice.
The training runs as a webinar course or fully online.

A huge well done to all the other winners - you can find out more at https://www.teachawards.com/winners/

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Our Mini Movers online Activity Membership is now AWARD WINNING!⠀
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The awards showcases the very best educational resources created to support the learning of children aged 0–5, and Mini Movers is a 4* winner in the Happy and Healthy category!⠀
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This resource provides regular downloadable, image and video activity ideas, information and top tips for parents/carers and those who work for children in the early years.⠀
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A huge well done to all the other winners - you can find out more at https://www.teachawards.com/winners/
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Happy World Smile Day

What makes you smile?

Is it something that reminds you of being a child?

Is splashing in water or climbing a tree something that makes you smile?

If it is, do it more...with a smile.

Coming this term - Courses to Support the Amended EYFS and other Early Years Curriculums⠀
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We are returning later this month with courses that can support your practice in line with the amended EYFS. Here at B Inspired, everything we do links to how movement and play supports learning and development in the early years, underpinning a play-based curriculum. ⠀
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All courses have been developed and are delivered by Tania Swift, Author and Cambridge International Education Consultant.⠀
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The courses can be accessed through Webinars, Full online course and in-house courses:⠀
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Webinar Courses⠀
Early Years Physical Development: 29th Sept - 1st Dec⠀
Learning through Movement & Play: 14th October - 9th Dec⠀
Risk Taking: 9th & 16th Nov⠀
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Online Courses⠀
Early Years Physical Development⠀
Learning through Movement & Play⠀
Risk Taking⠀
B Empowered⠀
Mini Yo!⠀
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For in-house training, please get in touch.⠀
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Last week I was fortunate enough to be involved in my absolute favourite even, Movement Matters, presented by , , and myself, with an amazing group of mother and babies. ⠀
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Following 3 fab workshops I was involved in a discussion about the importance of movement for babies and young children (oh, and let’s not forget about the rest of us…)⠀
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I have not been able to stop thinking about the event last week and wanted to share some of the thoughts from the session:⠀
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• Being a parent is hard, if you thing someone else is smashing it, they may just be pretending. Comparing yourself with others will just set yourself up for unrealistic expectations. It's a challenge, period.⠀
• Our default tends to be looking at what we have done wrong, instead of what we have done right. If you have created a beautiful child and you are keeping them safe, happy and healthy, you are doing A LOT right!⠀
• Lean on your friends. They are your best cheerleaders. If you are questioning yourself, they can remind you how amazing you are. Oh, and we really don’t need those negative ones.⠀
• We are constantly growing and changing, becoming a mother just speeds that process up a fair bit. Instead of feeling like you have lost your pre-baby self, see this as part of the growing process. Think about what you loved doing before you had your baby and find ways to do it with them. If this is something active and outdoors, everyone is a winner.⠀
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I would also like to give an extra-special cheer to moms (and dads) who have had babies during the pandemic. It has been tough, you are great.⠀

Just to round off the afternoon, there were amazing cake by , skin advice and goodies by , an incredible gift bags from with extra little discounts from and .

The beautiful pictures were taken by

My second article out in Early Years Educator. These articles are in preparation for the amended EYFS and relevant to any early years practice around the world.

Best practice: Communication and language through active play Movement and active play is central to children's learning, as is communication and langauge. Tania Swift considers ways in which we can support active development of communication and language through both child and adult-directed learning.

Exciting News!

B Inspired has been shortlisted in 2 categories in the Teach Early Years Awards 2021.⠀
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Our latest course - Learning through Movement and Active Play has been shortlisted in the CPD category.⠀
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Our latest resource - Mini Movers has been shortlisted in the Happy and Healthy category.⠀
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Let's hope the judges love them as much as we loved creating them. We will find out in who wins in October.⠀
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Teach Early Years Awards 2021 finalists announced | Learning and Development | Teach Early Years Teach Early Years magazine is the leading B2B title for early years teachers, practitioners and providers, offering expert advice on educating the 0–5s and operating a sustainable childcare business.

Here is the first of 4 articles I have written for Early Years Educator, in preparation for the amended EYFS and relevant to any early years practice around the world.

PSED through movement and active play In this first article of a four-part series on movement and active play, Tania Swift explores how children develop personally, socially and emotionally through movement.

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The On the Move! Bags are colourful, zipped bags with waterproof lining that can be used to carry the Towel for Toughies or their favourite toy.⠀
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