Health and wellbeing

Children may be interested in health and how human bodies work. They may also be interested in staying well, relaxed and happy. Children continuously receive health and wellbeing messages from their community, so it is normal for them to ask questions or show an interest.

UNCRC

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child states that children have the right to live a full and healthy life in which they develop to the fullest extent possible (article 6), and the right to quality health care, clean water, nutritious food, a clean environment, and information about their health (article 24).

NQS

Health and wellbeing aligns with the National Quality Standards:

• Children's health and safety (QA2).
• Curriculum decision-making contributes to each child’s learning and development outcomes in relation to their wellbeing (1.1.1).
• Each child’s wellbeing is provided for (2.1.1).

EYLF learning outcomes

Health and wellbeing aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework as it:

• support's children’s health and wellbeing (3.3)
• promotes wellbeing.

Learning opportunities

Explore types of health and wellbeing

Children can learn about different types of health and wellbeing:

• health conditions
• mental health and wellbeing
• physical health and wellbeing.