Writing from Pauline Shannon
Articles on neurodevelopmental learning, primitive reflexes, and what it means to support children, and the adults who work with them · more effectively. Written in the spirit of the INPP Method: evidence-based, accessible, and grounded in what practitioners actually see in their daily work.
New to INPP? Start with the About INPP page for an introduction to the method and what it involves.
About INPP
An INPP Travel Story: A Method That Crosses Borders
Discover how the INPP Method has grown from its origins in Chester to support children and adults in over 30 countries worldwide.
Training Opportunities Growing Across the UK
INPP in Schools training is becoming increasingly available throughout the UK. Discover how this practical programme is supporting educators and find out how to access a course near you.
Don't Be Afraid to Ask Questions Why qualifications, training and experience matter
"When choosing support for yourself or your child, asking about qualifications, experience, supervision and ongoing training is not being difficult—it's being informed."
“I Am Still Buzzing”: A Trainee’s Reflections on Module Two of the INPP Postgraduate Course
Teaching That Makes Learning Stick
A strong theme in the feedback was the clarity and care with which the teaching was delivered. The structure of the sessions was described as highly effective:
“Pauline would first present a test, then demonstrate it with a volunteer, and then we would move into small groups to practise ourselves.”
This progression from explanation to demonstration to hands-on practice allowed learning to become embodied rather than abstract. Ongoing support during practice was also highlighted:
“During this time, Pauline would walk around the room, offering advice, guidance, and thoughtful suggestions.”
A Transformative Week: Reflections on Module Two of the INPP Postgraduate Course
“One of the most rewarding and interesting professional and personal weeks of my life. I am still buzzing.”
Following Module Two of the INPP Postgraduate Practitioner Course, a trainee reflects on an intensive in-person week focused on practical assessments, professional competence, and reflective learning. Their feedback highlights the clarity, depth, and humanity of the training—describing a carefully structured approach that combines rigorous theory with real-world practice, and a learning environment that supports practitioners from a wide range of professional backgrounds while keeping the needs of children firmly at its heart.
Evidence from the Classroom: The Impact of the INPP Schools Programme in Grade 1
The INPP Schools Programme produced substantial, measurable neuromotor improvements in the group who did the programme when compared with a matched control group.
Six times greater overall improvement
Consistent gains across balance, posture, reflex integration and classroom readiness
Clear links between neuromotor change and learning-related outcomes
For schools seeking to support children’s readiness to learn—academically, physically, and emotionally—this study provides compelling evidence that early neuromotor intervention matters.
Why I do the work I do
A reflective personal story about discovering INPP and reflex integration after a child struggled with dyslexia, exhaustion, and school pressures — and how this experience shaped a career dedicated to helping others through INPP.
