Physical development

Bankfield has excellent facilities for physical development. For games and activities using apparatus the Harrogate Ladies' College gym is used. The extensive outdoor areas are used regularly in the better weather for gross motor skills. In the Bankfield garden there is equipment for physical development and co-ordination. Children use the gardens daily with a rota of different equipment for physical development. A high level of adult supervision enables children to create and meet physical challenges safely, developing increasing skills and control to climb, balance and move in a variety of ways. At the same time children are supported in the development of their fine motor skills required to use tools, pencils and scissors with increasing control.