1 Encouragement and praise are necessary when children are practising new movements.
2 It is safe for an 18-month-old child to climb to the top of a climbing frame as long as an adult can see what is happening.
3 All large equipment should be made to a standard and display the appropriate symbol.
4 Boys should be encouraged to be active, to climb and to play football, and girls offered quiet activities like throwing beanbags.
5 Physical development varies from child to child.
6 Fine motor skills are developed through activities which develop hand-eye co-ordination.
1 True. Children need to try a whole variety of actions in a safe manner, from unsteady beginnings to confident movements, quick, slow, high, low, under and over. Build on previous experience, and encourage body awareness and independence.
2 False. Some young children are very mobile and find climbing a fun challenge. Climbing up is easier than getting down, and their stability is not well established at this age. Present the child with equipment suitable for her age and supervise to prevent accidents.
3 True. All equipment must display one of several symbols which indicate that safety standards have been met in their design and manufacture. These are the lion mark, the kite mark, or the CE symbol.
4 False. Both boys and girls need the opportunity to engage in a range of active physical activities.
5 True. Children's skills vary within the normal range.
6 True. Any activity which encourages children to pick up small objects, hold pencils or use scissors will develop their fine motor skills.