Our PANCo training, qualification and specialist role is a beacon for quality provision in the early years.
The PANCo training programme is a well-being in action intervention that promotes positive nutrition and physical activity to support the prevention of obesity within early years settings. Our PANCo qualification gives early years educators a robust knowledge base and the skills to lead and support change within the setting.
Join the growing movement of PANCo Pioneers and Start Life Well Champions in our PANCo Network. Suitable for practitioners and leaders who want to foster health and well-being in their early years settings.
PANCo Library
World Happiness Report
World Health Organisation 2021
WHO Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary behaviour from 5yrs old onwards Nov 2020
The Good Childhood Report 2023
State of the Nation: Children and Young People’s Wellbeing
The Whole Society Approach
Wellbeing and Nurture: Physical and Emotional Security in Childhood 0-18yrs 2020
Physical Literacy Handbook for Early Childhood Educators
Play Scotland
Obesity Profile
State of Health Visiting Survey Reports
Public Health England Strategy 2020-2025
Collection: National child measurement programme
A Play Friendly School: Guidance for a whole school approach 2020
CMO Special Obesity Report 2019
Collection: National child measurement programme
WHO Guidelines 2019
Healthy Families : The Present and Future Role of the Supermarket 2020
Health Equity In England: The Marmot Review 10 years on 2020
NDNA resources: Children’s well-being and staff well-being resources
Increasing levels of well-being in the first five years of a child’s life is key to their future mental health. We have created a range of free well-being resources that early years practitioners can read, download and use at their settings for the benefit of their children and their staff.
With access to:
- Free children’s well-being policy template
- Free factsheet with top tips on supporting children’s emotional well-being
- Free course in Supporting Well-being in the Early Years Workforce
- Free children’s well-being guide e-book.
Online course: Nurturing well-being and resilience for all staff
The aim of this course is to provide practitioners with skills and knowledge to increase emotional intelligence. You will identify practical strategies to build emotional resilience and explore how to improve and maintain a healthy mental well-being in and out of the workplace.
Supporting staff well-being is extremely beneficial for employers, as well as employees. In early years, there are also specific requirements for supporting staff well-being within regulatory frameworks.
Well-being resources
Online course: Physical Activity in the Early Years
This online course from NDNA, will help practitioners to understand the importance of physical activity, and also give them the skills to support children in their care.
Learners will evaluate whether their setting is providing the right support and opportunities for children to develop the “physical literacy” needed for healthy development and well-being.
Well-being resources
NDNA publication: Your Essential Guide to Working with Children Under Three
This publication will examine the miracle of growth and development, unveil the power of play, and outline effective pedagogy.
The publication offers examples of best practice, gives you fascinating facts to ponder, reiterates the importance of attachment and takes a deep dive into a child’s journey through his/her formative years of life.
Well-being resources