Using Physical Activity to Support Self-Regulation in Primary Schools

Audience / For: Primary school staff, including teachers, teaching assistants and wider school staff supporting children’s learning, behaviour, and wellbeing.

Time:  1:00pm to 3:00pm

Cost: FREE to schools registered with Healthy Schools London.

Booking:  To book a place please register via this LINK

Training Overview:

This interactive 2-hour online training explores how physical activity can be used as a practical and effective tool to support self-regulation in primary-aged children. Drawing on key principles of physical literacy and motor skill development, the session highlights the strong links between movement, brain development, learning, and emotional wellbeing.

Participants will develop an understanding of how purposeful physical activity can help children manage emotions, improve focus, and build readiness to learn. The training will introduce simple, inclusive strategies that can be embedded into the school day, including movement breaks, skill-based activities, and playful approaches that support both physical development and self-regulation.

Grounded in evidence-informed practice, the session provides practical ideas that are easy to apply in school settings and adaptable for a range of needs, helping staff create supportive, active learning environments that benefit all pupils.

Impact on your Knowledge, Skills and Confidence:

• Develop a clear understanding of the link between physical activity, self-regulation, and learning
• Increase knowledge of physical literacy and its role in child development
• Gain practical strategies to support self-regulation through movement within the classroom and wider school day
• Build confidence in delivering inclusive, engaging physical activities that support a range of needs
• Enhance their ability to create active learning environments that promote focus, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing

For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact:
Anna Stevenson – anna.stevenson@healtheducationpartnership.com