Two staff members from Kiltealy have trained in the INPP (Institute For Neuro-Physiological Psychology) programme for schools. This programme has been designed to allow teachers to more effectively assess neuromotor readiness for learning. It requires teachers to facilitate a short exercise programme each day for certain classes.
The programme was delivered by Aoife Caulfield and Judy Breen and is of particular benefit to students who exhibit neurodevelopmental delay (NDD). Nevertheless the exercises are beneficial for all. Listed below are some of the indicators that are commonly known to be indicative of NDD.
- Reading and writing difficulties
- Numeracy and organisational difficulties
- Co-ordination problems and clumsiness
- Poor concentration/distractibility
- Visual and auditory processing difficulties.
- Poor bladder control
- Delayed speech and language disorders
- Hypersensitivity (physical and emotional)
- Hearing and sequencing difficulties
- Balance problems
- Stressed, withdrawn and over tired
This programme will be rolled out in our school from September 2018.