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Helping hand 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.

We are hosting training in St Albans in June!Ronnie Gardiner Method - Part One: Introduction Course Join us for an immer...
11/04/2026

We are hosting training in St Albans in June!

Ronnie Gardiner Method - Part One: Introduction Course

Join us for an immersive 2-day course in St Albans, 6th and 7th of June, 20026 (9 AM - 5 PM), where you'll learn the fundamentals of the Ronnie Gardiner Method (RGM)

What to Expect:

- Master the first 7 basic movements of RGM
- Explore body percussion and its impact
- Learn about Neuroplasticity
- Discover how RGM movements align with nursery rhymes
- Engage in basic music analysis & team 'choreoscore' creation
- Access to the 7 coloured-coded movements
- Receive a course certificate signed by Ronnie Gardiner

Limited spots available.

Secure your place today

Book here: https://www.ronniegardinermethod.co.uk/event-details/ronnie-gardiner-method-training-level-1-st-albans-6th-and-7th-june-2026

INPP One-Day Teachers’ CourseFriday, 5 June '26 10am – 4pmWelwyn Garden City Central LibraryWhen children under-achieve ...
10/04/2026

INPP One-Day Teachers’ Course
Friday, 5 June '26 10am – 4pm
Welwyn Garden City Central Library

When children under-achieve academically, it is not always due to ability or effort. Sometimes the underlying issue is developmental.

Research shows that neuromotor immaturity can interfere with key classroom skills such as:
• Sitting still
• Concentrating
• Following instructions
• Reading and writing
• Emotional regulation

This course equips educators with practical screening tools to assess neuromotor readiness and introduces the INPP Developmental Movement Programme for use in schools.

Teachers leave with:
✔ A clearer understanding of the physical foundations of learning
✔ Practical screening methods
✔ A structured daily class activity programme
✔ Guidance on delivering the programme correctly over an academic year
Ideal for primary teachers, SEN teachers, school psychologists and learning support staff.

Book here >>> https://bookwhen.com/inpp-uk/e/ev-s73gg-20260605100000

Always lovely to hear feedback from our attendees on our Ronnie Gardiner Method courses - if you're interested then keep...
10/04/2026

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!"

Many children are trying their absolute best at school, but it can still feel harder than it should.Sometimes the reason...
09/04/2026

Many children are trying their absolute best at school, but it can still feel harder than it should.
Sometimes the reason isn’t obvious.

A large study of primary school children in Northern Ireland found that over a third of P5 children and almost half of P2 children had retained primitive reflexes. These are early movement patterns that should usually integrate in infancy, but can sometimes remain active.

If reflexes are still present, children may have to work harder to sit still, focus, coordinate their movements or process information. That extra effort can make reading, writing and concentrating far more tiring than we realise.

In the same study, children who followed the INPP daily movement programme showed clear improvements in balance, coordination and cognitive development – all important foundations for learning.

For parents, this is reassuring. Struggles at school are not always about effort, behaviour or intelligence. Sometimes they are linked to physical development that simply needs support.

Research by Brainbox Research Ltd, Northern Ireland
INPP programme referenced by INPP

Working in sync with others takes more than just timing — it builds social understanding.The Ronnie Gardiner Method ofte...
08/04/2026

Working in sync with others takes more than just timing — it builds social understanding.

The Ronnie Gardiner Method often uses group work, encouraging participants to listen, mirror and move together. This promotes empathy, collaboration and sensitivity to social cues.

In RGM, rhythm isn’t just movement — it’s communication.

It’s easy to assume that fidgeting, clumsiness or difficulties with focus point to the same diagnosis each time, but beh...
07/04/2026

It’s easy to assume that fidgeting, clumsiness or difficulties with focus point to the same diagnosis each time, but behaviour doesn’t always tell the whole story.

Some children show patterns that resemble ADHD or sensory difficulties, yet the underlying reason may be linked to retained primitive reflexes. A certified INPP practitioner uses structured assessments rather than guesswork or online checklists to understand what is really happening in the nervous system.

Even reflexes that appear to have disappeared can remain subtly active, influencing balance, coordination and self-regulation. A professional assessment helps ensure the right areas are identified and supported, giving the child the best starting point for progress.
(Ref: INPP method)

Module 2 is a five-day in-person training week focused on INPP diagnostic assessment. Trainees learn how to assess motor...
06/04/2026

Module 2 is a five-day in-person training week focused on INPP diagnostic assessment. Trainees learn how to assess motor skills, retained primitive reflexes and perceptual development, and begin completing supervised assessments as part of their qualification.

Hearing how students experience this stage of training is always encouraging:

“Thank you again for the incredible week. I am genuinely excited about everything you taught us and the training has really strengthened my conviction about the importance of this work.”

Training that combines hands-on assessment skills with deeper understanding helps practitioners feel confident supporting children, young people and adults with neurodevelopmental challenges.

RGM Level 2 is now open for booking, taking place in Manchester on 30 and 31 May 2026.This two-day course is designed fo...
04/04/2026

RGM Level 2 is now open for booking, taking place in Manchester on 30 and 31 May 2026.

This two-day course is designed for practitioners who have already completed Level 1 and want to progress towards full certification as an RGM facilitator.

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

Across the two days you will explore six additional movements, memory and sequencing exercises, theory and practice development, guided visualisation, rhythm-based walking tasks and a full chore score combining all 13 movements. The course also includes a module on RGM training for children and an individual presentation with constructive feedback.

Participants receive the Ground Course certificate signed by Ronnie Gardiner and gain access to the expanded set of colour-coded movements. Level 2 is a key step for those wishing to use RGM confidently in therapeutic, educational or community settings.

Autistic individuals often have a natural strength in musical memory and rhythm.The Ronnie Gardiner Method meets childre...
04/04/2026

Autistic individuals often have a natural strength in musical memory and rhythm.

The Ronnie Gardiner Method meets children where they shine—using rhythm and music to support speech, coordination and engagement.

When we lean into strengths we can really help children and adults whose lives can be otherwise challenging. If you'd like to find out more please just get in touch.

📖 Ref: Applewhite et al., 2022

INPP One-day Teachers course in Welwyn Garden cityFriday, 5 June '26 10am – 4pm Welwyn Garden City Central LibraryThe IN...
03/04/2026

INPP One-day Teachers course in Welwyn Garden city
Friday, 5 June '26 10am – 4pm
Welwyn Garden City Central Library

The INPP One-Day Teachers’ Course is designed for:
• Primary school teachers
• SENCOs and SEN teachers
• School psychologists
• Teaching assistants
• Education professionals working in learning and development

If you are seeing increasing levels of under-achievement, poor concentration, coordination difficulties or classroom behaviour challenges, this course provides structured tools to help identify whether neuromotor development may be a contributing factor.
It bridges the gap between observation and practical action.

BOOK HERE >>> https://bookwhen.com/inpp-uk/e/ev-s73gg-20260605100000

Many children are trying their absolute best at school, but it can still feel harder than it should.Sometimes the reason...
02/04/2026

Many children are trying their absolute best at school, but it can still feel harder than it should.

Sometimes the reason isn’t obvious.

A large study of primary school children in Northern Ireland found that over a third of P5 children and almost half of P2 children had retained primitive reflexes. These are early movement patterns that should usually integrate in infancy, but can sometimes remain active.

If reflexes are still present, children may have to work harder to sit still, focus, coordinate their movements or process information. That extra effort can make reading, writing and concentrating far more tiring than we realise.

In the same study, children who followed the INPP daily movement programme showed clear improvements in balance, coordination and cognitive development – all important foundations for learning.

For parents, this is reassuring. Struggles at school are not always about effort, behaviour or intelligence. Sometimes they are linked to physical development that simply needs support.

Research by Brainbox Research Ltd, Northern Ireland
INPP programme referenced by INPP

Some children seem constantly “on alert”. They may struggle to calm after upset, react strongly to stress, or find every...
01/04/2026

Some children seem constantly “on alert”. They may struggle to calm after upset, react strongly to stress, or find everyday situations overwhelming. When this happens, the nervous system is often working much harder than it should.

As Dr Tony Ebel explains, the vagus nerve plays a key role in helping the body feel safe, settled and regulated. If the vagus nerve isn’t functioning as well as it could, children may find it harder to switch out of stress mode, even when nothing threatening is happening.

Sometimes early experiences such as birth stress or physical tension in the body can interfere with how this system develops.

When the vagus nerve isn’t fully supported, it can show up as:
• big emotional reactions
• difficulty settling after upset
• sensory overload
• restlessness
• digestive discomfort

Understanding the nervous system can help shift the way we see behaviour. Instead of assuming a child is being difficult, we can begin to explore what their body may be asking for and how to support it gently and calmly.
(Ref: Dr Tony Ebel)

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