Lambeth, Understanding and Supporting Sleep Differences in Primary Schools, 16/06/27, MK

Who is this module for?

This module is intended to equip teaching and support staff working in Primary School settings with the understanding and strategies to support neurodivergent children with sleep differences by understanding the link between neurodivergence and sleep difficulties. The module explores an experience person-centred approach to co-planning alongside children and their families to make schools more inclusive and supportive.

The aims

• Increase awareness and understanding of the correlation between neurodivergence and sleep difficulties.  
• Understand which approaches may be supportive of neurodivergent children and young people with sleeping difficulties.  

Learning Objectives

After completing this module you will:

• Consider the importance of sleep in children’s development.  
• Understand why children can find sleeping difficult.  
• Understand the link between neurodivergence and sleep difficulties.  
• Increase our knowledge and understanding of approaches that may be supportive of neurodivergent children with sleeping difficulties.

Session length

The length of the training session will depend on the training partner delivering the session. Please get in touch with them directly to enquire about this. If you can't see their contact details, please search for your local training partner and enquire.