Knovia Group is proud to announce the launch of Shaping Lives, which offers specialist training and apprenticeships in early childhood education.

With two decades of experience in the early years sector, previously provided through Paragon Skills, Shaping Lives is dedicated to nurturing and developing the next generation of educators.

To celebrate its launch, Shaping Lives has committed to training 10,000 young individuals aged 16 to 19 in early years education by 2030. This initiative aligns with its strong dedication to the sector and supports the government’s goal of increasing access to affordable, high-quality early years education.

Shaping Lives aims to deliver top-tier training in early years education, inspire learning, open up exciting career opportunities for educators, and address the sector’s evolving needs.

Mark Botha, CEO of Knovia Group , said:

“We are thrilled to launch Shaping Lives, reinforcing our commitment to early years education. Our specialist apprenticeships will equip the next generation of educators with the skills they need for rewarding careers.

“For over 20 years, we’ve delivered early years apprenticeships through Paragon Skills, supporting over 2,000 employers and thousands of apprentices. Shaping Lives will build on this foundation, focusing on high-quality early years provision and addressing skills gaps and recruitment challenges.

With our pledge to deliver 10,000 apprenticeships to ambisous young individuals by 2030, we aim to empower educators and their employers to play a vital role in shaping young children’s lives.”

Shaping Lives will offer outstanding training programmes, including SENCo specialism, reflecting the critical importance of early childhood education. As part of the Knovia Group, Shaping Lives is dedicated to delivering exceptional results for learners, employers, and the sector.

The Knovia Group companies thrive under strong, ambitious, and experienced leadership, fostering a culture of growth and success. They possess a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities within their chosen sectors, coupled with a steadfast commitment to quality, compliance, and operational excellence.

As part of the award-winning Knovia Group, alongside Paragon Skills and Tempdent, Shaping Lives aims to inspire learning, open up exciting career opportunities, and address the evolving needs of the early years sector.