INPP Exercise Programme for Schools
Date: 9th October 2010
Time: 10am-3pm
Venue: Sherfield School, Hampshire
Fees: £45 + VAT Book Here
Course Background:
Primitive reflexes located in the brain stem are necessary for the birth process and for early survival. The retention of the primitive reflexes is known as NDD (Neuro-Developmental Delay) and can result in underachievement and specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia and dyspraxia.
The exercise programme developed by Peter Blythe and Sally Goddard from the Institute of Neuro-Physiological Psychology (INPP) is suitable for children from Year 3. This daily programme of movements is designed to:
Inhibit early primitive reflexes
Develop postural reflexes enabling maintenance of the head and trunk in a specific position when the body position is altered
Enable the processing and integration of sensory information
Course Objectives:
To demonstrate the link between physical and cognitive development
To understand the primitive reflexes and their possible impact upon learning
To learn how to assess and identify pupils that may benefit from the INPP exercise programme
To learn how to do the INPP exercise programme devised for schools
Who will benefit from the course?
Teachers
SENCOs
Support Staff
Outcome:
All those attending will receive a certificate confirming that they have completed the one day course.
Fees:
£45.00 + VAT per delegate
Price includes manual, drinks and light lunch.
Cancellation Policy
Full refunds can only be made if cancellation is made in writing no later that three weeks before the event otherwise a 50% charge will be incurred. Refunds are not available for cancellations seven days prior to the event.
Your Course Tutors:
Professor Pat Preedy
Qualified at the Institute of Neuro Physiological Psychology (INPP), Pat is currently investigating the link between physical and cognitive development. With colleagues, she has developed a Fit For Learning programme for babies and primary school pupils.
Pat is Education Research Consultant for the Twins and Multiple Births Association (Tamba) and a past Chair of the Council of Multiple Births (www.twinsandmultiples.org). She was part of the team that developed the Performance Indicators In Primary Schools (PIPS) value added assessments (The University of Durham) and is trained as an Ofsted and ISI Inspector and School Improvement Partner.
Currently she is Chief Education Officer (GEMS UK) and Executive Principal for Sherfield a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged from 3 months to 18 years (www.sherfieldschool.co.uk).
Karen Chard
Karen Chard is Deputy Principal (Head of Primary and Enrichment) at GEMS Sherfield. Karen is trained in the INPP school programme as well as specialising in dyslexia and meeting the needs of the more able, gifted and talented.
Currently, Karen is investigating short term memory as part of her Masters degree.