Sensory Processing in the Early Years: What It is and Why It’s Important with Christina Welsh
July 3 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm BST
Free
Stronger Practice Hub Event
This training is intended for practitioners and those who work with babies and children in the early years; the training aims to improve their confidence in identifying and supporting those experiencing sensory processing differences. The training will introduce the eight sensory systems and how they may have an impact on a child’s experience of the world around them. Training participants will become familiar with what is meant by ‘sensory processing’ and take part in interactive activities to embed this understanding.
Learning Outcomes
- To gain an in-depth understanding of the eight sensory systems, particularly in relation to the early years
- To understand what sensory processing is and how this differs from person to person
- To explore ways to create a sensory environment conducive to learning
- To apply what is learned in the training session to everyday practice supporting babies and children
About Christina Welsh
Christina Welsh, Education Programme Manager at the Council for Disabled Children.
Christina has worked at the Council for Disabled Children in the Education and Equalities team since August 2022. She manages the Early Years SEND Partnership programme and supports the coordination of the Special Educational Consortium. As part of her role at the EYSEND Partnership, Christina develops and leads training on topics such as sensory processing and the Equality Act for parents/carers and practitioners, provides strategic support on inclusion to local authorities, and coordinates large events bringing together representatives from across the early years sector.
Christina has worked in the education nonprofit sector for seven years, developing national, regional, and global education programmes for underserved communities. She has previously worked as a primary school teacher and holds an MA in Development Education and Global Learning at the Institute of Education at UCL.
Christina is passionate about increasing the educational opportunities for babies, children and young people and is committed to influencing policy to better cater for those with diverse learning needs.
Learn more about Christina here.
This training is for early years practitioners and leaders working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area (Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, Wiltshire, Somerset, North Somerset, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire). We will also prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation.
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Parking
St. Pauls Children’s Centre: There is no on-site parking but parking is available on the road for £1 an hour for a maximum of 3 hours, or in Cabot Circus which is 5-minute walk from the St. Pauls Children’s Centre.
