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Promoting active childhoods and inspiring a gender-diverse workforce in Early Years education.
Significantly higher than the national UK nursery average of just 3%.
Modelling the fact that educating young children is a job for everyone.
With a recent emphasis on physical development and healthier childhoods, Kids Planet has employed Sports Development Officers across our sites. Our goal is to get children active, promote sport participation, and inspire more men to join a historically female-dominated industry.
Expert Teaching: Leading physical development activities while collaborating with nursery practitioners.
Outstanding Delivery: Planning and leading activities in line with approved extra-curricular schemes.
National Standards: Aligning all outdoor education and fitness projects with current government initiatives.
With rising childhood obesity and mental health concerns, it is vital to encourage children to enjoy active lifestyles early. We challenge our children physically while recognizing how essential getting outside is for mental wellbeing.
Launched in 2018, the Kids Planet Training Academy has satellite locations across England. We provide the path for men to enter the sector through Level 2, 3, and 5 apprenticeships, as well as our specific Sports Coach Traineeship.
“Research clearly shows the importance of sport and learning outdoors, which has become even more pressing following the impact of lockdowns. We’ve seen first-hand the positive impact of recruiting more men into sports coach roles.”
Gill Mason
HEAD OF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
“Our role is getting children outside and their physical development up. Whether a child is sporty or not, they love taking part. Even the quiet children gain the confidence to join in – it’s incredibly rewarding.”
“We’re male role models. Now that children see us all day, every day, they aren’t scared of men being in the nursery anymore. It’s about opening up their world to the possibilities of early years through something they love, like sports.”
Since introducing our coaches, we’ve seen significant progress across the curriculum. Staff and parents comment that children are happier, healthier, sleep better, and show increased enthusiasm for activity – at nursery and at home!
Whether you’re looking for a new career route or wondering if an apprenticeship is for you, we’d love to hear from you.
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