Blog: Bend, Balance and Bear Hunts - Building Physical Literacy Through Story

Ruth Heath, Physical Development Lead at Alfreton Nursery School, shares how a sensory audit led to the creation of Bend and Balance sessions—an innovative approach to supporting children with physical development challenges. Rooted in familiar and captivating narratives, these sessions offer a flexible framework that can be easily adapted to any early years setting, encouraging children to explore movement in meaningful and imaginative ways.