Supporting physical skills like crawling, walking and jumping

Balance

Good balance skills help us to correct ourselves, sit, stand, and stay upright in unstable conditions.

Throwing and catching balls

There are lots of easy ways you can help your child improve at throwing and catching balls.

Confidence and self-esteem in movement

If your child has difficulties with moving, they may need a little bit of help and encouragement to build a positive self-image.

Core stability

The ability to control the position and movement of the central part of the body.

Hypermobility in children

Joint hypermobility means there is increased movement in the person’s joints.

Pelvic stability

Pelvic stability is the ability of your hip and pelvis muscles to tense and support your body during movement.

Planning movement (motor planning)

Motor planning is our ability to have an idea of how we want to move, plan how we’re going to move and then actually move.

Riding a tricycle

Problems with things such as balance can make it difficult for some children to ride a trike.

Developing standing and stepping

Guidance on how to help baby take their first steps, address any concerns and advise on whether additional help may be needed.

Overview

Learn about balance, core stability, confidence in movement, and standing and stepping.

You’ll also find support for physical skills like throwing and catching, riding a tricycle and jumping.

Support

If something doesn’t feel quite right, maybe there are changes in eating, behaviour, or general health. It’s always a good idea to speak to your GP or health visitor.

Some schools have a nursing team, and they can offer support if needed.

Once you’ve talked things through, you’ll be pointed in the right direction. Sometimes extra help is needed, and one of our services might be the next step.

You can find more information about those services below.