ANATOM ACADEMY AWARD!

Amber Robinson, 15, from Lemington Spa is the youngest recipient to be awarded with the Level A1 Anatom Academy certificate. Daughter of Steve Robinson, Lockwoods Outdoor Manager, Amber who works part time in the store successfully completed the Level A1 Anatom Academy training qualification at New Zealand House London.

During the 3 days of Level A1 training at New Zealand House Anatom staff trained over 70 retailers and retail staff with an insight into foot biomechanics and boot fitting. In order to be accredited with a Level A1 qualification Amber had to complete 3 hands on workshops focusing on – “How feet are measured properly”, “How to test for fit” and “The basic biomechanics that you need to do a professional job”.

This Autumn series of Anatom Academy’s were the first to operate in the new format and level system. Eventually there will be 5 differing levels of Anatom Academy qualifications each progressively developing foot knowledge, theory and practice. When all 5 levels are successfully completed the individual will become a fully qualified pedorthist. 

During the recent nationwide series of courses over 130 shop staff gained their level A1 accreditation.  Anatom’s Training Manager and qualified pedorthist Andy Blair comments;

“We are extremely pleased with the new format of the Anatom Academy and the amount of people which attended highlighting the fact that retailers recognise the importance of boot fitting within their stores.”

For more detailed information about the Anatom Academy please visit www.anatom.co.uk

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