Helping hand

20/11/2025

Does your child find ball games impossible, no matter how much they practise?

It’s not always about co-ordination or effort – sometimes the issue lies with the way the eyes work together.

Convergence and accommodation are the skills that allow the eyes to focus on moving objects and switch between distances. If these aren’t fully developed, children can struggle with catching, throwing, or tracking a ball – and the same skills affect reading and writing too.

With the right support, these challenges can be identified and improved, helping children feel more capable and less frustrated.

If you'd like to find out more then please get in touch to discuss.

19/11/2025

In the UK, billions are spent every year on autism-related support. But research shows that early, engaging interventions can improve outcomes while reducing long-term costs.

The Ronnie Gardiner Method is a low-cost, high-impact programme that uses structured rhythm and movement to support communication, motor skills and wellbeing in autistic children.

It’s inclusive, research-informed, and scalable across schools and therapy settings.

https://www.ronniegardinermethod.co.uk/training

check here to find out what training is happening near you.

16/11/2025

Many children who seem restless, easily frustrated, or emotionally reactive aren’t being deliberately difficult.

According to Dr. Tony Ebel, these challenges often stem from underdeveloped neurological pathways. When the lower brain hasn’t fully matured, children may find it hard to manage emotions, focus, or respond to sensory input.

This can present as behaviours similar to ADHD, anxiety, or sensory difficulties, but the root cause is neurological immaturity rather than intentional misbehaviour. Understanding this can help parents and professionals provide the right support for healthy brain development.

(Ref: Dr. Tony Ebel, pxdocs.com, July 2025)

15/11/2025

It is all the little things not just the big things that matter. Every little thing counts.

When parents read to young children their neural patterns begins to align, an experience no screen can match

12/11/2025

Getting started is often the hardest part. RGM helps by offering a clear, motivating start point.
With structured rhythmic cues, participants know exactly when to begin. The rhythm acts like a green light, breaking the inertia that can cause hesitation or procrastination.

Once the beat begins, so does the action.

11/11/2025

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!

10/11/2025

Did you know that a child’s physical development can directly affect their reading, writing and attention skills?

The INPP Developmental Movement Programme addresses the foundations of learning by helping children integrate essential reflexes and movement patterns.

Join us for the One-Day Teachers’ Course and learn how to bring these proven methods into your classroom.

🗓 Saturday 21 February 2026
📍 Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland

👉 Contact Pauline directly for further information, or click here to book: https://bookwhen.com/inpp-uk/e/ev-sqmg-20260221100000

09/11/2025

One-Day Teachers’ Course: Implementing Neuromotor Readiness for Learning, Amble, Northumberland, 15th November 2025

Looking for practical ways to support children struggling with attention, coordination or emotional regulation in the classroom?

This One-Day Teachers’ Course: Implementing Neuromotor Readiness for Learning offers hands-on training in how to:
- Assess neuromotor readiness using INPP screening tests
- Implement simple movement-based interventions
- Integrate physical development into everyday classroom routines

Led by Alison Harvey (Neuro-Connect) — a pharmacist turned neurodevelopmental therapist this course bridges science and real-world experience.

Ideal for:
- Educators
- SEN teachers
- School psychologists
- Learning support staff

Discover a practical framework that helps children move, focus and learn with greater confidence.

07/11/2025

***One-Day Teachers' Course: Implementing Neuromotor Readiness for Learning***

Many teachers know the feeling — bright children who struggle to sit still, stay focused, or cope emotionally in the classroom.

Sometimes these challenges aren’t about behaviour or attitude, but about neuromotor readiness — the physical foundations of learning.

This new One-Day Teacher Training Course, led by Alison Harvey of Neuro-Connect, will help educators understand how early movement patterns influence focus, coordination, and emotional control — and what can be done to support children more effectively.

Alison brings a unique perspective as both a pharmacist and parent. Her journey began while searching for help for her own child — and what she found transformed her family’s life.

Date: Saturday 15th November 2025
Location: Amble, Northumberland
Course: Implementing Neuromotor Readiness for Learning (INPP)
Book here >>> https://bookwhen.com/inpp-uk/e/ev-sbr0n-20251115100000

Learn more about how movement underpins learning and how to use INPP methods to help every child reach their potential.

06/11/2025

If your child is struggling with focus, emotions or learning, it’s easy to feel like more “practice,” stricter routines or extra rewards will fix it.

But as Dr. Tony Ebel explains, sometimes the real issue isn’t willpower or behaviour at all – it’s that the lower parts of the brain haven’t fully developed or integrated yet.

When this happens, children may feel like they’re being asked to run before they can walk. What really helps is going back to the foundations – supporting the nervous system through movement, rhythm and regulation.

This bottom-up approach can unlock lasting change in how children feel and function – giving them the stability they need to thrive.
(Ref: Dr. Tony Ebel, pxdocs.com, July 2025)

04/11/2025

Is your child struggling to copy from the board, read smoothly, or keep up with writing tasks?

The same visual skills used for catching a ball are also key for schoolwork.

Skills like convergence and accommodation help the eyes switch focus between near and far objects. When these don’t develop as expected, children can find everyday tasks like reading, writing, or copying from the board much harder than their peers.

The good news is that these skills can be supported through gentle assessment and targeted exercises – helping children feel more confident both in the classroom and on the playground.

If you'd like to find out more please just get in touch.