Let’s PLEY: Building Blocks for an Active Start

Movement isn’t just play—it’s the foundation for health, confidence, and learning. Olivia White (HENRY), Helen Battelley (author, lecturer & consultant), and Natalie Weir (sport development professional & researcher) share their Let’s PLEY project. Physical Literacy Early Years. They discuss why movement is our first language, how to embed physical literacy alongside nutrition, and the ripple effects reaching families, practitioners, and communities. From playful frameworks to unexpected learning moments, this episode explores giving children the strongest possible active start.