How to run sensory circuits
Ali Neal, the SEN classroom OT offers this instant access 6 module course to enable staff to feel confident running sensory circuits for pupils.
The course will explain:
WHY sensory circuits are often recommended
WHAT equipment should be used
HOW should pupils use that equipment
WHEN circuits should be run
WHO should attend
WHERE circuits can be run
Who should attend?
The course should be attended by teaching staff who will be running the sensory circuits.
This course focuses on mainstream primary SEN pupils, and more cognitively able special school pupils but can be adapted for all pupils who are able to follow instructions.
Staff will be taught underlying knowledge and skills so that this learning becomes transferable and can be implemented in a universal and targeted way across the school.
The course will explain:
Who is it for?
WHY sensory circuits are often recommended
WHAT equipment should be used
HOW pupils should use that equipment
WHEN circuits should be run
WHO should attend
WHERE circuits can be run
The course is for teaching staff who will be running the sensory circuits.
This course focuses on mainstream primary SEN pupils, and more cognitively able special school pupils but can be adapted for all pupils who are able to follow instructions.
Staff will be taught underlying knowledge and skills so that this learning becomes transferable and can be implemented in a universal and targeted way across the school.
After completing this course, you will be able to run an effective sensory circuit with pupils.
You will understand:
Why circuits involve specific activities.
Why some activities are considered alerting, organising or calming, and when each one is required.
How to build an effective circuit using equipment you probably have in your PE cupboard.
How to recognise what pupils need and how to adapt the circuit activities accordingly.
How to know when more is required or when to finish.
How to monitor effectiveness.
How is the course run?
This course is divided into 6 one-hour modules you can study at your own pace.
The course is delivered entirely online, there are no live sessions.
What are the 6 modules?
Part 1: Getting circuits up and running:
Module 1 – Getting ready to run circuits
Module 2 – Setting up circuits part 1
Module 3 – Setting up circuits part 2
Part 2: Troubleshoot, refine, reflect, amend, and measure change:
Module 4 – Recognising pupils needs
Module 5 – Understanding why sensory circuits work
Module 6 – Monitoring effectiveness of circuits
This is for you if:
You are teaching pupils who have sensory needs within a mainstream primary school or special needs school (please note, no formal diagnosis is required).
You want to run sensory circuits but have no idea how.
You have some ideas about sensory circuits but can’t seem to get it off the ground.
You want your learning to be broken down into small manageable chunks that you can build on week by week.
Early Bird offer
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EARLY BIRD PRICE
£279
REGULAR PRICE
£349
EARLY BIRD PRICE
£209
REGULAR PRICE
£262
1 attendee
EARLY BIRD PRICE
£279
REGULAR PRICE
£349
+Additional attendees
(save 25%)
EARLY BIRD PRICE
£209
REGULAR PRICE
£249
Early Bird 20% discount valid until:
(midnight 22 April 2024)
What people have said about this course
Ali Neal
Ali leads Midlands Occupational Therapy which provides occupational therapy services for children and young adults, with a specialist focus on sensory processing difficulties.
Ali presents regularly on the topic of Occupational Therapy and sensory processing for a number of organisations across the country including at both The Autism Show and The OT Show.
Ali also runs her own Introduction to Sensory Processing course for therapists and other professionals, has co-authored a book on Sensory Movement Breaks and has written an award winning program for developing motor skills for children with special educational needs.
Ali prides herself in finding solutions to everyday problems experienced by children and young people at home, at school and in the community that actually work.
