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Making life easier for children and adults who are living with anxiety and learning difficulties.

INPP reflex integration, the Safe and Sound protocol and Tomatis Auditory integration. Working with those with retained reflexes and auditory integration difficulties to make life easier by treating the cause and removing the symptoms.

26/02/2026

Are you a teacher looking for practical ways to support children who struggle with attention, coordination or emotional regulation?
This course includes hands-on training in:
• INPP neuromotor screening tests
• Movement-based classroom strategies
• Guidance on implementing developmental movement programmes over the school year
Designed for teachers, SEN staff, school psychologists and education professionals who want practical approaches grounded in child development.
📍 Amble, Northumberland
📅 14 March
Book here >>> https://bookwhen.com/inpp-uk/e/ev-sioaa-20260314100000

25/02/2026

Why does rhythm help recovery after a stroke?

Studies show that hearing and moving to rhythm activates both the auditory and motor areas of the brain. That dual stimulation encourages new neural pathways to form – a key principle of neuroplasticity.

In the Spanish study (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7923168/), patients training with music-based RAS (music-based rhythmic auditory stimulation) improved their ability to walk and coordinate movements compared with those receiving physiotherapy alone.
Rhythm doesn’t just move the body – it rewires the brain.

If you'd like to find out more about the Ronnie Gardiner Method please head over to our website - https://www.ronniegardinermethod.co.uk

23/02/2026

Why will INPP training always be in person?

Because bodies are not standardised.

Because nervous systems do not behave the same way.

Because real practice happens in real space, with real people.

Our work is about far more than learning a set of techniques. It is about noticing subtle shifts in movement, posture, tone, hesitation and emotional response. These are things you feel and observe in the room, not things that translate through a screen.

Online learning has its place. But when you are training to work with children, families and vulnerable individuals, developing sensitivity and confidence in your own perception matters.

That is why INPP training remains fully in person.

Not for tradition’s sake, but because it protects the quality and integrity of the work.

There is a longer reflection on this over on the blog. Read it here:

https://www.inpp.uk/blog/Blog%20Post%20Title%20One-3zaa9-zlxng-slgha

22/02/2026

One-Year INPP Training 2026/2027 - Edinburgh – Apply Now >>> https://www.inpp.uk/inpp-course-application-form

Thinking of training in the INPP Method?

The one-year postgraduate Practitioner Training Course in Neuromotor Immaturity is now open for applications – and for 2026–2027, the in-person elements will take place in Edinburgh!

💻 Module 1: Online – October 2026 (online - 4 half days)
🏨 Modules 2 & 3: In person in Edinburgh – February & April 2027
📝 Exams: June 2027 (online option available)

Taught by highly experienced INPP trainers, this course provides everything you need to become a licensed INPP practitioner, including diagnostic tools, the INPP method and movement programme, and full access to course materials.

📣 If you're based near Edinburgh, this is an amazing opportunity – and spaces are limited!

20/02/2026

Another adventure this time INPP training in Derry.

19/02/2026

We all know that physical exercise keeps our bodies strong but what about exercise for the brain?

Sound is one of the most powerful ways to stimulate the brain. When auditory processing begins to decline, the brain receives less stimulation, which can accelerate cognitive ageing.

The Tomatis® Method, used worldwide for over 60 years, provides structured auditory training that helps the brain stay flexible and engaged. Participants often report better attention, clearer thinking, and improved memory.

Research continues to show that keeping the brain stimulated through sound can be a valuable tool in healthy ageing.

18/02/2026

Did you know that the Ronnie Gardiner Method can be delivered in both group and individual settings? This flexibility allows it to be used in schools, clinics, community groups and rehabilitation environments. Sessions can be adapted to suit the needs and capabilities of participants.

17/02/2026

Many of you have been asking when the next opportunity for Level 2 training will be, and we now have confirmed dates. RGM Level 2 will take place in Manchester on 30 and 31 May 2026, running 9 to 5 each day. https://www.ronniegardinermethod.co.uk/training

Level 2 builds on the foundation of Level 1 by introducing six new movements, memory exercises, theory and practice sessions, the Magic Five, visualisation work, rhythm-based walking exercises and a full team chore score.

It also includes a focus on using RGM with children and offers space for an individual presentation with supportive critique.
Completing both Level 1 and Level 2 is required to become a certified RGM facilitator. For practitioners who completed Level 1 previously, this is a chance to deepen your understanding of rhythm, coordination and neurodevelopment, and to gain access to the full set of colour-coded movements.

The course is £350. Although Level 2 is only open to past Level 1 participants, anyone interested in joining the next Level 1 intake next year is welcome to get in touch.

14/02/2026

A Different Way to Communicate:

Before we learn to speak, we learn to move—and music can help bridge the gap.
The Ronnie Gardiner Method provides a powerful, non-verbal way to support children with autism using rhythm, gesture and voice.

This isn’t just play. It’s structured, intentional and supported by clinical evidence.

If you think this could this benefit a child you know and want to talk it through with an expert just get in touch with Pauline.

12/02/2026

Tongue and lip ties are often picked up in newborns with feeding difficulties – but their impact can go much further. As Dr. Tony Ebel explains, these oral restrictions can affect not only eating and speech, but also breathing, posture, sleep and nervous system function.

When the tongue can’t move freely, it may affect how the jaw and face develop. Over time, this can contribute to things like:
- Mouth breathing
- Poor sleep or snoring
- Speech delays
- Fussiness or colic
- Digestive discomfort
- Postural issues

These kinds of challenges can leave a child’s nervous system on high alert, making it harder for them to feel calm, settled or focused.

Looking at the full picture – including nervous system involvement – can be an important part of supporting children with oral ties.

11/02/2026

Always lovely to hear feedback from our attendees on our Ronnie Gardiner Method courses - if you're interested then keep in touch as we're hoping to run a level 1 course in April 2026!

"That was the most fun I have ever had on a course. Roll on Level 2!"

10/02/2026

In addition to time of school entry, the percentage of children under-achieving or identified as having special educational needs (SEN) is on the increase. Teachers often feel impotent in knowing how to identify factors underlying this increase or having the resources to help them.

One factor that can interfere with development of a range of skills needed to support success in the classroom is immature motor development.

This one-day course provides teachers with practical tools with which to identify signs of immaturity in motor skills and to implement a daily class activity programme to help improve the physical basis for learning.

This event is hosted by Alison Harvey of https://neuro-connect.co.uk/

To book go to: https://bookwhen.com/inpp-uk/e/ev-sioaa-20260314100000

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