Physical and sensory needs training

Available physical and sensory needs training and courses.

Physical and neurological impairment (PNI) training

Find details and how to book PNI training courses

Access for all - an introduction to PNI (pre-school)

An introduction to supporting children and young people with a PNI.

Topics covered include the following:

  • different professionals
  • implications of PNI on learning
  • funding support strategies

Length

15 minutes.

Who is this course for

Pre-school and nursery staff.

Venue

Online video.

Cost

Free.

Booking a place

Watch our Access for All supporting children with physical and neurological impairments on YouTube.

PNI workshops

There are 3 PNI workshops available for schools to help support them with PNI.

PNI workshop 1 - physical education

A workshop for schools to support the physical education lessons for children with PNI.

Length

Approximately 1 hour.

Who is this course for

Any staff working with children with PNI. The workshop is intended for a small group of staff rather than whole staff training.

Venue

The child or young person’s school or setting or other convenient location.

Cost

Free to schools who have children attending known to our PNI Specialist Teacher Team.

Booking a place

Contact the child or young person’s PNI specialist teacher.

PNI workshop 2 - handwriting

A workshop for schools to support the teaching of handwriting for children with PNI.

Length

Approximately 1 hour.

Who is this course for

Any staff working with children with PNI. The workshop is intended for a small group of staff rather than whole staff training.

Venue

The child or young person’s school or setting or other convenient location.

Cost

Free to schools who have children attending known to our PNI Specialist Teacher Team.

Booking a place

Contact the child or young person’s PNI specialist teacher.

PNI workshop 3 - Gym Trail

A workshop for schools to support the implementation of the Gym Trail approach to promote the development of motor skills for children with PNI.

Length

Approximately 1 hour.

Who is this course for

Any staff working with children with PNI. The workshop is intended for a small group of staff rather than whole staff training.

Venue

The child or young person’s school or setting or other convenient location.

Cost

Free to schools who have children attending known to our PNI Specialist Teacher Team.

Booking a place

Contact the child or young person’s PNI specialist teacher.