Many young children will have missed out on fundamental physical development opportunities during the Covid-19 pandemic, a gap which is being identified now that children are back in schools/settings. This session will explore how provision of a movement rich environment/curriculum will support not only children’s physical development but importantly at this time, their social and emotional well-being too. There will be opportunities to reflect on how PD supports all other areas of learning; the physical skills needed to support mark making and writing; planning to encourage active learning and how to foster positive attitudes towards being physically active for life.