Brain Gym for Schools

 

  

 

 

 

  

Brain Gym ®  for Schools

INSET Training sessions for teachers on the use of Brain Gym in Schools

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Follow this link to see evidence for the effect of Brain Gym in schools:

Brain Gym Research in Schools

BRAIN GYM INSET TEACHER TRAINING IN SCHOOLS

Simple physical movements and visual exercises which commonly help to make learning and concentration easy, improve reading, writing and memory, and reduce stress (see our exciting new research pages for details).

Why might you need Brain Gym help? Official Government figures published in August 2007 showed that 4 out of 10 children leave Primary School with a poor grasp of the 3 Rs, and that about 40% of all children get GCSE grades of D or lower in both English and Maths. Our research shows that Brain Gym movements improve reading and spelling very significantly for many children, helping you towards achieving your school targets.

I provide In-Service ( INSET ) training sessions anywhere in the UK for teachers and assistants for all ages of pupils, from nursery to further and higher education institutions.

Training is tailored specifically for each school or institution, as your requirements may be for gifted and talented, educational special needs, music, sports or any other specific target.

Full, half-day or twilight INSET sessions available. Learn how and why to use Brain Gym in the classroom, and experience the beneficial effects of the exercises for yourself

IS BRAIN GYM BASED UPON PSEUDOSCIENCE?

NO! Brain Gym was developed by experiment, finding out what actually works in practice with groups of children. It is NOT based upon theories of brain function. Paul Dennison (who developed Brain Gym) confirmed this to me this in person recently. I do NOT use any unsupported claims or incorrect science in my school training, and never have done.

The media are spreading a false message when they claim that Brain Gym is based upon faulty science, and they are also wrong when they say that there is no evidence that Brain Gym works.  See my research page for details of the current evidence.

BRAIN GYM TRAINING FOR TEACHERS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Our research shows that poor readers in Year 8 have made really significant progress with reading by using a systematic programme of Brain Gym movements for 20 minutes per day for 3 months. One child increased their reading age from just over 6 years to 8 and a half years as a result of the programme!  Contact me to find out more about my special programme of movements for Secondary School Special Needs help, or other programmes for more general use in Secondary Schools.

BRAIN GYM TRAINING FOR TEACHERS IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS

Research from a number of studies shows significant improvements in Reading and Spelling Age by using Brain Gym in the classroom with children of Primary School age. Teachers report improvements in concentration, focus, creativity, use of colour in art work, and increased engagement in school work in general. Contact me to find out more about my special programme of movements for Primary School Special Needs help, or other programmes for more general use in Primary Schools.

BRAIN GYM PLUS TRAINING FOR EARLY YEARS TEACHERS IN PRIMARY AND NURSERY SCHOOLS

I provide training in special movement techniques designed to help prepare young children for learning, based upon the Brain Gym developmental approach and using an eclectic mix of techniques.  Contact me to find out more about my special programme of movements for the Early Years in Schools.

FEEDBACK FROM TEACHERS ABOUT MY BRAIN GYM TRAINING SESSIONS

What teachers have said about these training sessions:-

“ Brilliant insight, great information about the brain and learning”

“Buffy was one of the most interesting people I have heard speak”

“Really good, one of the best INSET days we’ve had”

"Absolutely brilliant! A wonderful speaker, very engaging and a real sense of fun"

“The Brain Gym activities were interesting, useful and practical”

“We’ve heard so many good things about Brain Gym, it’s great to have a clear step-by-step guide to help us use it in our school”

"Superb presentation"; " Excellent, lively, entertaining and approachable";

"Great insight"; "Very relevant to classroom";

"Very useful and interesting"; "So many practical and usable techniques";

"Inspirational".


I keep myself abreast of current ideas in neurology, and include in
training sessions clear and easy to understand introductions to current
neurological thinking to explain the effects of movement on the brain.

 

 If you want to contact me to enquire about any of my courses, please ring me on 01865 776578 or click on the following link to fill out a web enquiry form:  Contact me

For more information please contact:

Dr Buffy McClelland, Tel: 01865 776578

The Oxford Brain Gym   Tel: 01865 776578

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