Monitoring the physical and movement development of primary school children: a preliminary study

Reports on the pilot study to the initiative to expand the existing Performance Indicators in Primary Schools (PIPS) project to include physical and movement indicators. The PIPS project is co‐ordinated from the Curriculum Evaluation and Management Centre at the University of Durham and currently covers approximately 120,000 children in 2,000 schools. The aim of this initiative is to produce a test battery, to be administered by class teachers in schools, which will provide valuable data on the physical and movement development of children. Sets out the rationale underpinning the development of the test, through reference to relevant literature and existing tests, along with the perceived role and value of the battery. Describes the initial pilot study and presents a summary of the results. Concludes with a summary of the future avenues to be explored before the new test battery is offered on a national basis.