INPP has pioneered research into the effects of neuro-immaturity on learning and behaviour. Every child is born with a set of primitive reflexes, sometimes known as survival reflexes, which should be inhibited or controlled by a higher part of the brain during the first year of life. If these reflexes persist beyond the first year, they can interfere with subsequent motor development, visual functioning needed for reading, hand coordination required for writing, and perceptual skills. They provide evidence of immaturity in the functioning of the central nervous system, which can act as barriers to learning. These reflexes may also lead to behavioural problems such as concentration difficulties, frustration, poor impulse control, and underachievement.

The INPP method has been developed to identify underlying causes and to offer a completely drug-free and non-invasive treatment, which can help children overcome these problems and give them the tools with which to succeed. INPP was established in 1975, and since that time has helped many thousands of children in numerous countries worldwide. Details of published research based on the INPP method may be found at www.inpp.org.uk/publications.

The INPP exercise programme aims to enhance learning by reducing abnormally retained reflexes, that may inhibit development. The programme will begin with a detailed assessment that grades children’s retained reflexes. The assessment will then be used to inform the planning and the prescribed exercises and group activities. The key elements of this programme are regularity, repetition, and duration so we will continue to build on the programme of movements each week. We also ask you to support the programme by monitoring your child carrying out the exercises for 5-10 minutes each day.  As well as the INPP exercises, we will complete a number of different activities to help with core strengthening and a variety or gross and fine motor skills.