SKIP-Cymru

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.

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Why you need this training

SKIP Cymru lays the foundations for Physical Activity, Health and Well-Being

Supports the 12 pedagogical principles of the Curriculum for Wales

Improves children’s confidence, communication and academic performance

Supports children’s physical and mental health

Practitioners learn how to analyse movement and create environments that support children’s physical development in a play-based, inclusive approach

Evidence your impact on pupil outcomes

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:

Have a degree.
Work with groups of children to reflect on implementation.
Plan or manage programmes of physical development (whole class, or community group).

Level 4 Assessment

Reflective report (2000 words)

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).

Deliver a practical task to peers during face-to-face training days.
Submit a plan and video evidence of delivering a physical development session to a group of chilreport dren along with a brief self-evaluation.

Dr Nalda Wainwright sits at a table talking to a group of people.

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:

Teaching assistants, nursery and Meithrin staff.
Physiotherapists, health visitors, dietetics, midwives.
Sports development, leisure and community staff.

Level 3 Assessment

Assessment through the online eLearning platform with bitesize multiple-choice quizzes.

Two young women sit on the floor of a gym, rolling a ball between them.

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?

The Level4 SKIP-Cymru course costs £500 per person. The Level 3 SKIP-Cymru courses costs £300 per person. We offer discounts for multiple bookings.

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On this course, you will learn

Physical development from birth to middle childhood, including sensory motor integration and developmental milestones

How movement contributes to wider child development, including cognitive development, social skills, language and communication, self-esteem, confidence and resilience

Approaches for developing a broad movement vocabulary which supports variety and quality in physical activity

Theories of motor development and how you can apply these through a range of strategies in your practice

How to analyse movement and create environments that support children’s physical development with a play-based, inclusive approach.

Strategies for working with parents and caregivers to support their children’s development at home.

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.”

Pwyllgor Iechyd a Gofal Cymdeithasol, Senedd Cymru/ Health and Social Care Committee, Senedd Cymru

"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."

Pennaeth, Sir Benfro/ Headteacher, Pembrokeshire

"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."

Athro, Lloegr/ Teacher, England

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