NEW PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING DAY
'MOVEMENT MATTERS! MOVEMENT WORKS!
We are delighted to share our brand new, bespoke Professional Training Day,
'Movement Matters! Movement Works!'
An Introduction to improving educational outcomes through evidence-based movement practice
Developmental Dance Movement® and Autism Movement Therapy®
For Early Years, Primary and SEN Teachers and Carers
Q: Why are we doing this? A: Because we don’t know what we don’t know!
What is the impact of missed milestones?
Teachers say children's school readiness is getting worse...
and there are more children in the class with additional needs
Schools are redirecting resources but with mininal effect
Parents say they find out about school readiness too late
As a charity sharing the latest information about the importance of movement
forms part our movement mission
This is a day where you can get the information AND practical help
The Date: Saturday 5th April 2025
The Time: 10.30 a.m. - 3.00 p.m.
The Place: The Albany, Douglas Way, London. SE8 4AG
Investment
Full Price: £150.00 per person
Early Bird Discount (until 28 Feb): £120.00
Group Discounts are available - contact us for details
Booking
You can book via 'Buy MovementWorks' or by registering via the 'Movement Matters! Movement Works!' web page
Alternatively, you can email: Juliette@MovementWorks.org
About this training:
Full details can be found on our dedicated webpage
This unique one-day training course provides participants with an introduction to the theoretical and practical understanding of how movement and dance practice can make a significant difference to early years development, developmental delay and improve brain function for both neurotypical and neurodiverse learners impacting on their attainment and life chances.
Throughout the day, participants will be introduced to the theoretical and practical principles of applied neuroscience and educational theory, drawing from MovementWorks® peer reviewed research and evidence-based practice.
During this training, participants will:
- Learn about the scientific underpinning of the use of movement and dance
to enhance the development and learning potential of the children they care for.
- Review current relevant literature and research
- Have the opportunity to take part in applied practical sessions from MovementWorks® programmes
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS COURSE
This course is highly suitable for:
- Early Years Practitioners
- Primary School Teachers
- SEN Teachers / SENCOs
- Those in Senior Leadership roles
- Healthcare Therapists (e.g.Paediatric/Occupational)
- Speech and Language Therapists
- Students of any of the above fields and anyone with a professional interest in Child Development, Education and/or Applied Artistic Practice
Note: All participants must be over 18 years of age
No previous experience is necessary
FURTHER COURSE INFORMATION
This training will combine presentation, discussion and practical movement sessions
so participants will need to come suitable dressed and ready to move
For course aims and objectives, learning outcomes and more specifics, please visit the 'Movement Matters! Movement Works! webpage
To book: Visit our 'Buy MovementWorks' Online Shop or complete the Registration form on the page detailed above
or email: Juliette@MovementWorks.org