What is BEAM?
When a reception-aged child…
BEAM – balance, education and movement – is a fun-to-use schools-based programme developed by qualified physiotherapists in Kent.
The six-week programme is split into three blocks of graded activities, where the emphasis is on achievement and fun. It is easily organised and run by school staff and requires minimal equipment – the majority of what is needed can already be found in schools.
Who can use BEAM?
BEAM is suitable for most children. In Reception Year, BEAM can be used for the whole class in place of PE for six weeks. By following clear instructions, you will quickly become confident at recognising which children will benefit from improving their movement skills.
Please note that if you have a child in your class with a medical condition, you should seek advice from their paediatric physiotherapist. Children with a variety of conditions can successfully benefit from BEAM.
Our BEAM protocol – part of the programme – offers advice on children who do not make the expected progress; the six-week course enables you to identify children who require appropriate therapy advice.
Digital version
The BEAM package is an online resource only. It is made up of a 'warm up' section and four blocks of activities (Blocks A, B, C, and ball skills). All exercises have an explanation as well as animated videos of Mr BEAM completing the activities.
A BEAM and Jump Ahead video introducing the programme and supporting material, such as progress notes and certificates for children who take part in the programme.
The programme is not available in a hard copy format. This is to ensure everyone who needs access to the programme resources can access them for free.