Hampshire Maintained Schools and Nurseries - Inclusion Team Understanding Children’s Behaviour: Supporting their Social and Emotional Development training

Inclusion Team Understanding Children’s Behaviour: Supporting their Social and Emotional Development training

Autumn term 2026: Tuesday 13th October 2026 - Face-to-face - 9.30am to 12.30pm - Ringwood area

This course looks at early brain development and the importance of co regulation to support self-regulation. It explores underlying factors that may be impacting on the child, and what the behaviour may be communicating. The course will focus on how to respond to and support a child’s social emotional and mental health using a range of tools to help identify the communicative function of the behaviour. It will highlight proactive strategies and teaching of new skills through a behaviour plan as part of a positive approach.

By the end of this training, you will be able to

•            Understand how early brain development shapes behaviour

•            Learn how co regulation, self esteem, and resilience influence a child’s responses

•            Recognise the role adults play in supporting behaviour

•            Understand that behaviour is communicating a need

•            Use practical tools to analyse behaviour with confidence

•            Apply proactive strategies in your setting

•            Create effective behaviour plans that support children’s social and emotional development

Places booked on scheduled face-to-face and virtual courses will be confirmed when we send out joining instructions closer to the start date.

Please read our cancellation policy prior to booking.

Contact heytc@hants.gov.uk for further details or assistance.