Behaviour and the brain: Supporting Children and Young People
Unlock the Science Behind Behaviour: A NEW Course for Professionals Supporting Children and Young People
Discover how brain development shapes behaviour—and how your response can make all the difference.
Self-Paced
Neuroscience-Informed
Behaviour and the Brain is a no-nonsense, self-paced online course designed for professionals who support children and young people in any setting.
Grounded in everyday neuroscience, this course helps you cut through the jargon to understand the real link between behaviour and the brain.
You’ll explore evidence-based concepts that shape how you think and act in daily practice—and build a clear, compassionate, and confident toolkit to respond to behaviour with purpose and understanding.
Endorsed by Dr Dean Burnett
We are delighted to have been able to work with the incredible Dr Dean Burnett, experienced neuroscientist and author, to develop our course, Behaviour and the Brain.
Dean is currently an honorary research fellow at Cardiff Psychology School and the author of many books including, the internationally acclaimed, bestselling title, The Idiot Brain.
Course overview
This self-paced course explores the powerful connection between brain development and behaviour, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to interpret behaviour more effectively, and respond with compassion and confidence.
Through five interactive modules, you’ll explore how brain anatomy, brain development, influencing factors, and regulation all shape behaviour, and how your responses and environment can best support the children and young people in your organisation.
Why This Course?
By the end of this course, you will:
- Learn how brain development shapes behaviour
- Recognise the impact of trauma, stress, and ACEs
- Understand more about neurodivergence
- Apply regulation and co-regulation strategies
- Use neuroscience to guide your day-to-day practice
- Create safer, calmer, and more supportive environments
Course Modules
This self-paced course includes five interactive modules:
Module 1: Brain Structure
Understand the key brain regions (like the prefrontal cortex and amygdala) and how they influence behaviour and regulation.
Module 2: Brain Development
Explore how the brain changes from early childhood to adolescence and why age matters in behavioural responses.
Module 3: Influencing Factors
Learn how trauma, ACEs, attachment, and stress shape brain development and impact behaviour.
Module 4: Neuroplasticity
Discover the brain’s ability to change and how to support children in forming new habits and behaviours.
Module 5: Regulation
Unpack self-regulation, co-regulation, executive function, and the role of the nervous system in emotional control.
Each module includes:
✔ Clear, jargon-free explanations
✔ Practical tasks and self-evaluation frameworks
✔ Reflective questions and activities
✔ End-of-module summaries
FAQ
Who is This Training For?
The course is ideal for professionals working with children and young people from ages 2-18, in education, health, community and disability support roles. This includes:
- Teachers and teacher aides
- Social workers and youth workers
- Behaviour specialists
- Behaviour support practitioners
- Early childhood educators
- Disability support workers and carers
- Team leaders and service managers
- Learning support and inclusion coordinators
If you support children or young people in any capacity, then this course is for you.
What Will I Learn?
You’ll gain a deeper understanding of how the brain shapes behaviour and how you can use this knowledge to inform your everyday practice. You’ll learn about:
- Key brain structures and their impact on behaviour
- Brain development from early childhood to adolescence
- The effects of trauma, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and attachment
- Neurodivergence and how to offer inclusive support
- The science of neuroplasticity and behavioural change
- Regulation, co-regulation, and how environments can affect behaviour
You’ll also get practical strategies and reflective tasks you can use in your own organisation right away.
How Long Does The Course Take?
The course is designed to be self-paced and flexible. On average, it takes participants around 3–4 hours to complete, but you can work through the modules at your own speed and revisit them as needed.
What’s Included In The Course?
- Five interactive, self-paced modules
- Comprehensive workbook
- Engaging content with clear explanations
- Practical strategies and tasks to apply in your work
- Reflective questions to deepen your learning
- A downloadable glossary and reading list
- A final quiz to test your knowledge
- Certificate upon completion
- No prior neuroscience knowledge needed
Do I Need Any Previous Knowledge?
No. Prior knowledge of neuroscience is not required. The course is designed to be accessible and easy to understand. We explain all new terminology clearly and provide a glossary of terms you can refer to anytime.
How Do I Access The Course?
To get started, simply speak to one of our helpful consultants. They’ll discuss how many staff members you’d like to enrol and who will be accessing the course. Once your details are confirmed, we’ll enrol participants on our online learning platform.
You’ll then have immediate access to begin the course. The training can be completed online, at your own pace, from any device. You can log in any time and pick up right where you left off.
Office (Australia) – +61 7 3155 5920
Office (New Zealand) – +64 3 930 6720
info@teamteach.com.au
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Interested in learning more? Check out some of our blogs below:
Understanding Behaviour in Children and Young People
The Key to Supporting Behaviour
