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An award-winning training initiative delivered in partnership with Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.
The Kids Planet Training Academy was this year awarded funding to deliver a unique Skills Bootcamp called ‘SEND in the Outdoors.’ This programme allows existing team members to enhance and upskill their knowledge to support children with Special Educational Needs (SEND), delivered in partnership with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.
In December, we celebrated our first cohort of 18 proud graduates at Kids Planet Greenbank. These pioneers shared their success stories together, and we are thrilled to announce that the newest cohort of learners is embarking on their journey this month!
Funded through the Department for Education and commissioned by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCR), this 10-week Skills Bootcamp was created and delivered by the Kids Planet Training Academy across its 18 Liverpool nurseries.
The programme recognises the value of time spent in nature and equips our early years educators with the knowledge to maximise the benefits of outdoor learning. Research shows that children with SEND who engage with nature often experience improvements in:
Skills Broker at Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
“The theme of SEND in the outdoors is really needed, so much so that others are looking to implement similar ideas – so Kids Planet has really been a pioneer. We know that Skills Bootcamps support children on their journey into school and beyond – it’s not just a tick-box, it’s a meaningful and beneficial tool that also improves retention in staff and enables career progression.”
Kids Planet Training Academy Director
“Just being outdoors has enabled our SEND children to flourish, and given our teams the tools that they need to get outside and simply support them with gross motor skills, get some fresh air, and let off some steam. SEND is increasing as we know, with the effects of the pandemic still prevalent, so we are already rolling this out further across the whole group.”
About Skills Bootcamps: Part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee, these free, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks help everyone gain skills for life, giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and fast-track to an interview with an employer.
Our nursery managers and specialist SEND teams are here to help your child thrive. Find your nearest setting today.
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