Understanding Sensory Processing Needs

Understanding Sensory Processing– Supporting Sensory Needs in the Classroom

Sensory processing plays a crucial role in how children experience and respond to the world around them. When a child is over- or under-reactive to sensory input, it can affect their ability to focus, engage, and feel safe in the school environment.

This training explores the different types of sensory processing responses and how they may present in children and young people. You’ll learn how to recognise signs of sensory sensitivity or sensory seeking behaviours, and how to make small, practical adjustments to support regulation and inclusion in your setting.

✅ What you’ll learn:

• The basics of sensory processing and how it affects learning and behaviour

• The difference between sensory over-responsivity and under-responsivity

• Common sensory triggers in school environments

• Practical strategies to support sensory needs in classrooms, corridors, and beyond

Whether you’re working with children with diagnosed sensory differences or simply want to create a more inclusive environment, this session will help you feel more confident in recognising and responding to sensory needs.