Level 4 - SKIP-Cymru (Successful Kinaesthetic Instruction for Pre-schoolers/Primary) (Short Course, Undergraduate, Lifelong Learning)

Blended

2 face-face training days and 5 hours of flexible learning

Degree

Level 4 - SKIP-Cymru (Successful Kinaesthetic Instruction for Pre-schoolers/Primary) (Short Course, Undergraduate, Lifelong Learning)

Blended

2 face-face training days and 5 hours of flexible learning

Degree

Skip-Cymru (Successful Kinaesthetic Instruction for Pre-schoolers/Primary)
Government recommended accredited training to support health and wellbeing in foundation learning.

This training course offers a comprehensive understanding of children’s physical development, equipping you with the knowledge to apply it effectively in practice.

You will deepen your expertise in promoting high-quality movement, enabling you to provide developmentally appropriate experiences for children and support families in the process.

Through two expert-led, face-to-face workshops throughout the term, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with leading professionals, refine your approach, and tackle specific challenges unique to your school or setting.

This qualification is aimed 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).

Start date:

September 2025

Study modes:

Blended (On-campus)

Language:

English

Course length:

2 face-face training days and 5 hours of flexible learning

Entry requirements:

Degree

More info

£150

Why choose this course?

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 you will learn

Key elements:

Face-to-Face Training
You will need to attend two face-to-face training days over a term with theory and practical workshops.

Distance Learning
Theories and content are introduced through an interactive online eLearning platform, which can be accessed in your own time. You will complete 5 hours of flexible online theory.

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

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

Alternative Short courses

Develop and Supporting Physical Activity in Early Childhood

Further information

This qualification is aimed 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).
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 children along with a brief self-evaluation.
£150 per person.
Discover how SKIP Cymru is making a difference in schools. In these short videos, a nursery teacher, health and wellbeing lead and headteacher from Swansea share their experiences of attending the SKIP-Cymru training - from improving children’s skills and confidence to supporting their learning.
“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