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236            <h2 id="bsensory-training-%E2%80%93-frequently-asked-questions"><strong>BSensory Training – Frequently Asked Questions</strong></h2><h3 id="1-what-is-bsensory-training"><strong>1. What is BSensory training?</strong></h3><p>BSensory training provides practical, evidence-informed approaches to understanding and supporting&nbsp;<strong>sensory processing and neurodiversity needs</strong>&nbsp;in education, childcare, and care settings. Our training focuses on real-life application, helping staff feel confident in supporting children and young people.</p><hr><h3 id="2-who-is-the-training-for"><strong>2. Who is the training for?</strong></h3><p>Our training is suitable for a wide range of professionals, including:</p><ul><li>Teachers and school leaders</li><li>Teaching assistants</li><li>SENDCOs</li><li>Early years practitioners</li><li>Pastoral and wellbeing staff</li><li>Care and support staff</li><li>Parents</li><li>NHS Staff</li></ul><hr><h3 id="3-are-you-gdpr-compliant"><strong>3. </strong>Are you GDPR compliant?</h3><p>Yes, BSensory is fully committed to&nbsp;<strong>GDPR compliance</strong>. We ensure that all personal data is handled securely, transparently, and in line with current data protection regulations.</p><p>For more information, please see our full GDPR and privacy policy.</p><hr><h3 id="4-is-the-training-accredited"><strong>4. Is the training accredited?</strong></h3><p>Yes, our&nbsp;<strong>Sensory Needs Practitioner courses are CPD accredited</strong>. Participants will receive certification upon completion.</p><hr><h3 id="5-do-i-need-prior-knowledge-of-sensory-processing"><strong>5. Do I need prior knowledge of sensory processing?</strong></h3><p>No prior knowledge is required. Our training is designed to be&nbsp;<strong>accessible for beginners</strong>, while still offering depth and insight for more experienced practitioners.</p><hr><h3 id="6-is-the-training-practical-or-theory-based"><strong>6. Is the training practical or theory-based?</strong></h3><p>BSensory training provides a&nbsp;<strong>balance of theory and practical application</strong>. We focus on strategies you can use immediately in your setting.</p><hr><h3 id="7-how-is-the-training-delivered"><strong>7. How is the training delivered?</strong></h3><p>Training can be delivered:</p><ul><li>Online (live via Zoom)</li><li>In-person (for schools, trusts, and organisations)</li></ul><hr><h3 id="8-can-we-book-whole-school-or-trust-training"><strong>8. Can we book whole-school or trust training?</strong></h3><p>Yes. We offer&nbsp;<strong>bespoke training packages</strong>&nbsp;for:</p><ul><li>Individual schools</li><li>Multi-Academy Trusts</li><li>Local Authorities</li><li>Early years and care settings</li></ul><p>This allows for a consistent, whole-setting approach.</p><hr><h3 id="9-how-long-is-the-course"><strong>9. How long is the course?</strong></h3><p>Course lengths vary depending on the training, but our<strong> courses are typically a full-day programme</strong>. (6 hours)</p><hr><h3 id="10-will-i-receive-resources"><strong>10. Will I receive resources?</strong></h3><p>Yes. Participants receive&nbsp;<strong>supporting materials and practical resources</strong>&nbsp;to use within their setting following the training.</p><hr><h3 id="11-how-will-this-training-benefit-our-setting"><strong>11. How will this training benefit our setting?</strong></h3><p>BSensory training helps settings to:</p><ul><li>Improve understanding of&nbsp;<strong>behaviour and regulation</strong></li><li>Support&nbsp;<strong>neurodivergent children more effectively</strong></li><li>Reduce distress behaviours</li><li>Create more&nbsp;<strong>inclusive, supportive environments</strong></li><li>Increase staff confidence and consistency</li></ul><hr>
236<h3 id="12-do-you-offer-ongoing-support-after-training"><strong>12. Do you offer ongoing support after training?</strong></h3><p>Yes. We offer continued support through:</p><ul><li>Follow-up training</li><li>Consultancy</li><li>Access to additional tools such as&nbsp;<strong>Sense Path</strong></li></ul><hr><h3 id="13-how-do-we-book"><strong>13. How do we book?</strong></h3><p>You can book training via our website:<br>👉&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bsensory.org/" rel="noopener"><strong>www.bsensory.org</strong></a></p><p>Or contact us directly to discuss your setting’s needs.</p><hr><h3 id="14-who-delivers-the-training"><strong>14. Who delivers the training?</strong></h3><p>All training is delivered by&nbsp;<strong>Beth Kitchen</strong>, Educational Consultant and experienced trainer, known for delivering engaging, practical, and impactful sessions.</p><hr><h3 id="15-what-makes-bsensory-different"><strong>15. What makes BSensory different?</strong></h3><p>BSensory training is:</p><ul><li><strong>Practical and real-world focused</strong></li><li>Grounded in&nbsp;<strong>experience within schools and settings</strong></li><li>Designed to be&nbsp;<strong>engaging and accessible</strong></li><li>Focused on&nbsp;<strong>long-term impact, not just theory</strong></li></ul><hr><ol start="15"><li><strong>Can I pay in instalments?</strong></li></ol><p>BSensory uses an automated payment service (Stripe) when booking online and whole payment must be paid.</p><p>Whole setting training is invoiced and this can be broken down into a payment plan.</p>
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289            <button class="pswp__button pswp__button--arrow--left" title="Previous (arrow left)"></button>
290            <button class="pswp__button pswp__button--arrow--right" title="Next (arrow right)"></button>
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297</div>
298<script src="https://www.bsensory.org/assets/built/main.min.js?v=Yz8uEjKhb7RZ9L7K"></script>
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Line numbers count LF bytes from the start of the resource, as the search results do. Vendor segments are library code the classifier recognised; they are stored but not indexed. Bytes are shown as Latin1 characters, one per byte.