Between 10 and 14 November we’ll be hosting events and sharing good practice to celebrate our first ever early years and childcare learning week. This event is part of the learning week.
You can see the full programme of events here.
Join Leo Holmes as he presents the Early Years Wales’ ‘movement champion’ campaign. We’ll hear how it helps children across Wales gain the developmental benefits of regular movement.
The presentation will cover the reality of how, as a society, we’re becoming more inactive and relying more on digital technology. This is having a significant negative impact on the development of children, contributing to rising physical and mental health concerns, such as a significant rise in children being diagnosed with myopia and presenting as nonverbal in early years settings.
The session will discuss how adults can become movement role models for the children in their care. This means taking on more regular movement in their own lives and giving children the opportunity to move and play during the day.
Speaker
Leo Holmes, Head of Policy and Advocacy at Early Years Wales:
Leo has a background of working in the charity sector and politics, and cares deeply about importance of social justice and equality of opportunity. Leo has a degree in Politics and International Relations from Cardiff University, and after a brief career in politics, he transitioned to the third sector, where he pursued his passion of charity work.
Leo's connection with the early years stems from his father, who ran a children's centre in his home town. Leo was inspired by the support and sense of community associated with his father’s work and was devastated when the centre’s funding was cut.