Member's Evening - Baby Music and Sensory Play
Online session
Thu 6 Mar

About this event

Join internationally respected Early Years Physical Development consultant Helen Battelley for an insightful session exploring the fundamental principles of baby development. This expertly designed course will explore how primitive reflexes, neural activity, and movement play shape a child’s early learning experiences and long-term physical development, and is aimed at those working with babies to early Walkers.

Key topics include:

• Understanding Primitive Reflexes – Their role in shaping future movement, learning, and development.
• The 8 Sensory Systems – Beyond the traditional five senses, explore how interoception, proprioception, and the vestibular system influence infant development.
• Sensory-Motor Play – Practical strategies to engage infants in movement experiences that support brain connections and early coordination.
• The Importance of Movement in Infancy – Why free and active movement in early life lays the foundation for lifelong learning and wellbeing.

Helen’s engaging and research-based approach will provide you with practical ideas and will enhance your understanding of physical and sensory development in the critical early years. Movement matters in infant hood and this session will explain why!

Helen Battelley is an internationally respected Early Years Physical Development consultant, trainer, and author. As the chair of the National Early Years Active Start Partnership (NEYASP), Helen leads efforts to address systemic challenges in early years education, ensuring every child benefits from the positive outcomes of play and physical activity. She has been involved in many different and wide ranging projects including in 2024, she served as the movement consultant for 'Animal Movers and Mini Me,' a series for young children on SKY TV. Helen's consultancy work spans the globe, and she is known for her energetic and motivational approach to raising the profile of physical activity in early education. Her session promises to be both informative and inspiring. You can find out more about Helen and her work here.

Places are limited on this training so book now to make sure that you don't miss out! This training is not to be missed!

Topics covered

• Understanding Primitive Reflexes
• The 8 Sensory Systems
• Sensory-Motor Play
• The Importance of Movement in Infancy

Utterly enthralling! I could have listened all night! Thank you! Member on a previous members evening