INPP Practitioner
One-Year Training Course
INPP Post Graduate Course in INPP Theory, Diagnosis
and Treatment of Neuromotor Immaturity (NMI) Using the INPP Method
Training in the INPP Method is offered in the United Kingdom in connection with the Institute for Neuro-Physiological Psychology. The Institute for Neuro-Physiological Psychology (INPP) was established in 1975 by psychologist Peter Blythe Ph. D. The Institute was set up as a private research organization to investigate the effects of immaturity in the functioning of the central nervous system in children with Specific Learning Difficulties and adults suffering from Agoraphobia and Panic Disorder; to devise reliable methods of assessment; and to develop, supervise and evaluate effective programs of remedial intervention.
INPP is a self-funding organization involved in research, clinical practice, and training in the methods developed at INPP.
Since 1975, INPP has treated many thousands of children and adults with problems linked to immaturity in the functioning of the central nervous system. It has also carried out published research into the efficacy of methods developed at INPP.
Dr. Peter Blythe started to provide training courses for small groups of professionals in the United Kingdom and Sweden in the late 1970’s. During the 1990’s a formal training course in the methods developed at INPP was established in the United Kingdom and this course is now available in Germany, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Poland, Spain, Belgium, The Netherlands, Sweden, Hungary, Australia, Mexico and the United States. INPP North Wales is the certifying body for all countries providing training in its methods. Sally Goddard-Blythe is the current Director of INPP.
EntryRequirements
This course is designed for anyone with a first degree and professional qualifications as well as a minimum of five years of experience in a field allied to Education, Medicine or Psychology. This includes Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech/Language Therapy.
A full curriculum vitae is required on application, along with supporting documentation.
AIMS
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Introduce students to the differences between normal and delayed reflex development, including signs, symptoms and implications.
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Enable students to become competent in the identification and assessment of developmental delay related to retained primitive reflexes using the INPP Questionnaire and Diagnostic Assessment.
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Develop the student's ability to interpret and communicate test results, supervise a remedial program and assess on-going progress.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Identify individuals who would potentially benefit from the INPP Individual Program.
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Administer and interpret the INPP Diagnostic Assessment results.
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Provide written reports based on assessment findings.
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Devise an appropriate remedial program based on assessment results.
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Perform follow-up assessments at regular intervals while a child is on the INPP Program.
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Supervise and amend the INPP Program.
Teaching Personnel (UK)
Teaching Personnel UK
The INPP Practitioner course in the UK is taught by Pauline Shannon BSc.
Pauline is licensed by INPP Ltd to act as the INPP appointed trainer in INPP approved courses in the UK Pauline has a background in working with children who are experiencing difficulties at home and in school. Formerly, she worked with children in residential homes in Aberdeen and as an Assistant Unit Manager in a secure unit in Edinburgh. Following that she was a social worker for learning disabilities in Musselburgh and East Lothian before having a family of her own. After a break to raise her family of three she undertook further education in the field of child development and education including a Waldorf teacher training course. She has run a successful INPP practice in Edinburgh for 10 years.
All applications for course due to commence Autumn 2025 to be sent to: mail@inpp.org.uk
Schedule for 2025 - 2026 for UK Course
Module 1 6th - 9th October 2025 Online
x4 half days
Module 2 19th - 23rd January 2026 in person
Bristol
Module 3 20th - 23rd April 2026 in person
Bristol
Module 4 15th -16th June 2025 Examinations
Module 1 consists of 4 half days online using zoom
Module 2 and 3 must be attended in person
Module 4 (Examination Module) Examinations may be undertaken online at specified times.
Fees for 2025 - 2026
£3450
A deposit of 50% of the total fees is required at registration.
The balance is due no later than the 1st of September 2025.
Payments will be accepted in the form of Bank Transfer.
APPLICATION
To request application forms, a full syllabus for the course, and to receive information regarding training agreement and Licentiate status
please contact: mail@inpp.org.uk
Post Graduate External Accreditation
Following successful completion of the INPP practitioner course (4 modules), students who wish to, may consider applying to a programme with advanced standing, offered by the School of Medicine, University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), to earn post graduate credits for the course they have completed. Awarding of credit points would involve the completion of additional assignments written in English directed by the University, and incur additional fees paid directly to the university. The complete INPP practitioner course is equivalent to 60 credit points towards a Master’s degree on completion of additional assignments and association with the university. For further information, please contact PGMed@uclan.ac.uk
INPP Practioner Training Course for Slovakia 2024
Lecturer and management: Anja van Velzen M.Ed.
Language of instruction: German with simultaneous translation into Slovakian
Module 1: 31 May 2024 - 4 June 2024 (5 days)
Module 2: 15. October 2024 – 20 October 2024 (6 days)
Module 3: 5 February 2025 – 9 February 2025 (5 days)
Module 4: 3 - 4 May 2025 ONLINE and 9 May 2025 – 11 May 2025 (5 days)
Location:
Lotus Centrum
Na Hrůdách 1147, 69002 Břeclav, Cz
Information and registration: a.vanvelzen@t-online.de
INPP Practioner Training Course for USA 2025
Module 1: (online) 27th -30th January 2025
For
Module 2 & 3 (in person) 12th -18th May 2025
Module 4 (online) Summer 2025 - determined with participants in Module One
Location:
1111 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139 USA
Information and registration: https://www.inpptrainingusa.com/