Our Brain Best Needs

This course is the second in a series of seven courses which together form the Empowerment Approach. Together, they provide a structure and set of models and tools for helping children to understand how to feel great and be at their Brain Best, in ways that are good for everyone, so they can be successful at school and at home.

  • A neuroinclusive approach to supporting children and young people which promotes a safe, calm and happy environment for all.

  • An approach which can be used in all contexts, from schools (and other educational provision), to clubs and the home, thereby creating consistency for children across all areas of their life.

  • A research-based approach incorporating neurobiology, psychology and coaching. Our programme embraces the latest understanding of trauma, attachment and neurodifference, translating theory into practical tools and utilising a wide range of visual aids.

  • Creates a common language for children, their parents / carers and all adults in and outside of school.

  • Gives children an understanding of their brain so they can build the skills and tools to succeed in learning, hobbies and friendship.

  • Provides a clear structure for responding to unhelpful or dangerous behaviours, empowering staff and parents alike and securing consistency for the child.

  • Equips all adults with the knowledge, skills and practical tools to look behind unhelpful or dangerous behaviours and effectively support children and young people to build the skills and strategies needed to feel great and achieve well.

What's covered in this course

    1. Welcome to the Brain Needs Course

    2. Why Teach Needs?

    3. Why Teach Needs?

    4. Why teach needs?

    5. Introducing the Brain Needs Structure

    6. Introducing Brain Needs Structure

    7. 5C Needs Animation

    8. Early Years 5C Needs Animation

    1. Introduction to different sized needs

    2. Cups of Need

    3. Cups of Need Model

    4. Case Study - Kia's Story

    5. Case Study Discussion - Kia's Story

    1. Introducing Physical Needs

    2. Know the different physical needs for I feel Comfortable

    3. Feeling Comfortable Basic Physical

    4. How Big or Small are your Physical Needs?

    5. Screen Time

    6. Strategies for Meeting Physical Needs

    7. Track Basic Physical Needs

    1. Introducing Sensory Needs

    2. Know the Different Sensory Needs

    3. Comfortable Sensory Needs

    4. How Big or Small are your Sensory Needs

    5. Amazing Things Happen by Alexander Amelines Gabed

    6. A Child's View of Sensory Processing

    7. Strategies for Meeting Sensory Needs

    8. Understanding Sensory Needs

    9. Tracking Sensory Needs

    10. Case Study - Junior

    11. Case Study - Junior Discussion

    1. Introducing Connection Needs

    2. Know the Different Connection Needs

    3. The Power of Relationships in Schools

    4. Dr Pat Kuhl - The Importance of the Parent-Child Relationship

    5. How Big or Small Are Your Connection Needs?

    6. Feeling Connected for Children

    7. Strategies for Meeting Connection Needs

    8. Tracking Connection Needs

    1. Introducing I Count Needs

    2. Know the Different I Count Needs

    3. Why Does Mattering Matter So Much

    4. Mattering Really Matters

    5. How Big or Small is Your Need Count

    6. Feeling I Count

    7. Tracking I Count Needs

Course information

  • £49.99
  • 79 lessons
  • 4.5 hours of video content

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Praise for the Empowerment Approach

Headteacher

"I cannot recommend The Empowerment Approach highly enough. It has had and is continuing to have a profound impact on our school. It underpins not only our behaviour for learning policy but also our ethos and its daily implementation."

Foster Carer

"This course has a fantastic way of 'pulling you in' and making you get it! It should be mandatory and really is the one of the best courses I've done!"

SENCO

"“Once or twice in your career, you get the chance to do training that really changes your thinking and ideas deeply. For me, the Empowerment Approach did exactly that.”

Meet your trainer

Kit Messenger

Co-founder of Changing Chances CIC, Kit is a former primary school Headteacher. She is a tutor at the University of Sussex and a qualified coach. Kit is determined to bring about big changes in how challenging behaviour is tackled in the education system and beyond. Get in touch with Kit: [email protected]
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Sign up today! The Empowerment Approach Course 1: Our Brain Best Needs

This course will enhance your expertise in supporting young people and promoting their overall growth and success. You will be equipped to help children and young people to understand how to be at their Brain Best in ways that are good for everyone so they can be successful at school and at home..
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