Special Interview with Sally Goddard Blythe addressing the announcement of SEN reforms in Northern Ireland

As Northern Ireland faces Education Minister Paul Givan's announcement of upcoming reforms to special educational needs support, world-renowned expert Sally Goddard Blythe joins INPP Licentiate/Neurodevelopmental Therapist Tori Sheppard from Coleraine, Northern Ireland, for a vital conversation.

A pioneering figure in neurodevelopmental education, Sally Goddard Blythe served as Director of the Institute for Neuro-Physiological Psychology (INPP) from 2000-2025, authored 10 influential books on children's motor development, and revolutionised educational assessment through her INPP screening test—now used in schools across 14 countries. Her distinguished career includes advising the European Parliament, addressing the House of Commons, and developing standardised training materials that have transformed neurodevelopmental education . From her extensive clinical practice with children and families to her groundbreaking research on neuromotor skills' impact on educational achievement, she brings unparalleled expertise to this timely discussion. An essential perspective for parents, educators, and policymakers at this pivotal moment as Northern Ireland prepares for reform to special needs education.

For more information about upcoming One-Day Training for Teachers and Schools:

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Upcoming Course Dates

With UK Trainer, Pauline Shannon  

28th February 2025 in Welwyn Garden City, England

22nd March 2025 in Coleraine, Northern Ireland

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Author-led Course taught by Sally Goddard Blythe

27th March 2025 , Crowne Plaza Hotel, Chester, England

To register for the author-led course, please email mail@inpp.org.uk