Behaviour and the brain: Supporting Children and Young People
Unlock the Science Behind Behaviour: A NEW CPD-Certified Course for Professionals Supporting Children and Young People
Discover how brain development shapes behaviour—and how your response can make all the difference.
CPD-Certified
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.
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 Join 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 anyone working with children and young people in education, health, or social care settings from ages 2-18. This includes:
- Teachers and teaching assistants
- Social workers and youth workers
- SENCOs and behaviour leads
- Early years professionals
- Mental health professionals
- Foster carers and residential staff
- Support staff
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 setting right away.
Is The Course CPD Certified?
Yes. Behaviour and the Brain: Supporting Children and Young People is fully CPD-certified. Once you complete the course and final quiz, you’ll receive a downloadable certificate of completion for your records.
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
- CPD 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?
Once you enrol, you’ll receive your login details by email. You can access the course online anytime, from any device, and pick up where you left off.
Interested in learning more? Check out some of our blogs below:
Understanding Behaviour in Children and Young People
The Key to Supporting Behaviour
