SKIP-Cymru (Successful Kinaesthetic Instruction for Pre-schoolers)
Government Recommended Accredited training to support Health and Wellbeing in Foundation Learning (20-credits) (Level 4 for Teachers or Level 3)
This training develops an in-depth level of understanding of children’s physical development to support application to practice.
This course develops your knowledge and understanding of high-quality movement so you can support children and families with developmentally appropriate experiences.
Two expert-led face-to-face workshops across the term provide opportunities to work with leading experts to modify practice, addressing specific challenges arising from your schools or settings.
Why you need this training
What is the structure of the training?
Face-to-Face Training
You will need to attend two face-to-face training days over a term with theory and practical workshops. Two expert-led face-to-face workshops across the term provide opportunities to work with leading experts to modify practice, addressing specific challenges arising from your schools or settings.
Distance Learning
Theories and content are introduced through an interactive online eLearning platform, which can be accessed in your own time.
Equipment
To have maximum impact on children’s physical development, they need access to a range of appropriate equipment. We can support you with an audit of your current provision.
Level 4
This qualification is aimed at teachers and professionals who:
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Have a degree.
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Work with groups of children to reflect on implementation.
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Plan or manage programmes of physical development (whole class, or community group).
Level 4 Assessment
Reflective report (2000 words)
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Assessment through a reflective report enables you to gain a deep insight into how this process impacts on your practice and children’s outcomes
Practical delivery (20 mins).
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Deliver a practical task to peers during face-to-face training days.
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Submit a plan and video evidence of delivering a physical development session to a group of chilreport dren along with a brief self-evaluation.
Level 3
This qualification is aimed at all staff who support young people’s physical activity in education, health, leisure and community settings.
For example:
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Teaching assistants, nursery and Meithrin staff.
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Physiotherapists, health visitors, dietetics, midwives.
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Sports development, leisure and community staff.
Level 3 Assessment
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Assessment through the online eLearning platform with bitesize multiple-choice quizzes.
Start Dates and Costs
When can I start?
To find out about course dates and to book onto the course, email skipcymru@uwtsd.ac.uk.
How much does the training cost?
For information, email skipcymru@uwtsd.ac.uk.
On this course, you will learn
Reviews and testimonials
“We believe that programmes such as SKIP Cymru should be implemented across the country to ensure that every child develops the essential Fundamental Motor Skills they need to equip them for later life.â€
"All staff received the Developing and Supporting Physical Development in Early Childhood training, transforming the ethos of the school as now all staff see the importance of movement. There was a huge positive impact on the children’s motor development however this also transferred into their enthusiasm, concentration, engagement and positive behaviour in other areas of learning."
"We received an Ofsted inspection, and my Physical Education lesson was observed. The lead inspector was impressed with the range of engaging activities that catered for all the needs of the children and was interested in hearing about the benefits of the developmentally appropriate equipment and other aspects of the training. The physical education session was highlighted in the official Ofsted report; noted for developing deep knowledge and skills."