CONSULTANCY & TRAINING
FOR EY & SCHOOLS
We offer a range of neuroscience informed training and support for school leaders, teachers and early years practitioners including:
All of the income we generate from our consultancy and training feeds back into ISEY to fund our future research. So when you book us, you are also supporting us to discover and share new insights about child development! Contact isey@uel.ac.uk for further information on how we can support your organisation or get in touch here.
ONLINE & FACE TO FACE CPD
Looking for engaging, neuroscience-informed CPD?
We deliver online and face to face training across the UK and internationally. Our expert team have delivered training for some of the biggest education and early years organisations in the country including the National Association of Headteachers, International Association of Prep Schools, the Early Years Alliance and the National Day Nurseries Association, but you are equally likely to find us working with individual schools and nurseries. We tailor our price structure to make sure that high quality, neuroscience-informed CPD is affordable for all settings.
What we offer:
All types of training and presentations from 1hr online seminars to full day conferences
Our training focuses on the latest findings from developmental neuroscience
Bespoke training content - please contact us to discuss your requirements
Why choose us?
Your training will be delivered by a highly qualified expert, with experience in teaching, neuroscience and academic research, who works closely with our world-leading and highly active team of researchers studying early development.
A personalised approach tailored to meet the unique needs of your setting and team.
Examples of the topics we can cover:
The neuroscience of caring for 0-3 year olds - how babies’ and toddlers’ brains differ from older children’s and what this means for best practice in baby and toddler rooms.
Latest research on what causes Special Educational Needs to develop, and best practices for how to work with neurodivergent children.
The science of why outdoor learning helps children, and how to provide outdoor learning in urban settings.
Recent evidence on how early screen exposure affects children and how to adapt your practice to compensate.
Post Covid - research on how Covid affected children in Early Years settings and how we need to change to adapt.
Neuroscience of why some children have problems with concentration and emotion regulation, and what we can do to help.
Latest findings on how early life stress affects child development, and what we can to help.
Research into how to optimise learning environments, including for neurodivergent children.
OUR NEW BOOK !
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SEE US IN ACTION
ISEY Director Prof Sam Wass talking for Early Years Scotland on ‘Understanding Young Brains and Early Learning Environments’
ISEY Knowledge Exchange & Research Partnerships Director Dr Gemma Goldenberg talking for the Centre of Educational Neuroscience on ‘The impact of the learning environment on cognition, stress and behaviour’
“Gemma demonstrated a deep understanding of the profound impact that outdoor learning can have on a child's development and her enthusiasm was contagious. The incorporation of scientific principles into outdoor activities was not only educational but also incredibly engaging. The seamless blend of theory and practical applications made the entire session dynamic and accessible to everyone in the room.”
Headteacher, Kensington Prep School (following an inset day training on 'The Science behind Outdoor learning)
“The pitch was perfect for our staff; a great blend of theory and relatable classroom practice. We were all surprised at how much great ground we covered in the time available. The fact that Gemma has experience as a teacher really resonated with our teaching team.”
Headteacher, Wimbledon High School (following an Inset day training on Emotional self regulation)
“This was the 'meat' of the conference! Sam was a skilled speaker with both research to focus on and some clear actions that we can come away with which enables us to think about children in a different way. EXCELLENT!”
“Exceptionally interesting and well delivered content with an engaging pace!”
“The data and research was fascinating.”
“I think everyone needs to hear this!”
EYFS Conference attendees
SUPPORT WITH ACTION RESEARCH & IMPACT EVALUATION
Looking to conduct your own action research but unsure where to start? Or perhaps you want to gather data evidencing whether a new initiative has been successful?
If you are an educational organisation or charity interested in action research but unsure of how to begin or find the time, then we can help! At ISEY we have extensive expertise in conducting research consultancy to help support teams in designing and conducting their own research projects, and measuring the impact of specific interventions or approaches.
What we offer
Step-by-step support in conducting action research—from identifying key questions, to research design, data collection, data analysis, and disseminating results.
Access to world-leading innovative technologies and research methodologies to assess the effectiveness of your interventions and approaches.
Expert advice on how to publish your research and share your findings through peer-reviewed journals, trade press and the media.
Why choose us?
Specialised expertise in conducting research in early years and primary school settings.
A personalised approach tailored to meet the unique needs of your setting and team.
Flexible support, ranging from light-touch guidance to comprehensive project management and CPD.
All profits reinvested back into child development and educational research
Our experience
Our team at ISEY has experience of working on over 15 publicly-funded intervention trials that received over £5million in research funding, from prestigious funding bodies including: the European Union, the Economic and Social Research Council UK, the Medical Research Council UK, the Wellcome Trust UK, and the Nuffield Foundation.
We have extensive expertise in the design and implementation of trial designs, working in a variety of different formats.
We have access to state-of-the-art, world-leading research methodologies for evaluating impact (see more below).
We have extensive experience in disseminating results through academic publishing and the media.
Access to state-of-the-art, world-leading research methodologies
At ISEY we have developed state-of-the-art methods for evaluating the effectiveness of programmes, interventions and approaches. We can use child-worn wearables and neuroimaging to measure immediate changes in children’s engagement, learning, social interaction, group dynamics and emotion regulation.
EXAMPLE PROJECTS
ISEY is working with the Discover Children’s Story Centre in Stratford to evaluate the effectiveness of a story-telling intervention funded by the Mercer’s Company, being run at London Early Years Foundation nurseries. Their evaluation uses child-worn wearable devices to look at how the story-telling intervention affects children’s group coordination dynamics, attention and language.
ISEY is working with The Country Trust to help measure the impact of their programmes on disadvantaged children, using a range of techniques including case studies, semi structured interviews and questionnaire data.
All of the income we generate from our consultancy and training feeds back into ISEY to fund our future research.
EVIDENCE REVIEWS & REPORTS
Too busy to read research papers but need an evidence-informed overview of a specific area?
Are you looking for comprehensive, evidence-based insights in the fields of education or child development? Our expert team offers thorough evidence reviews tailored to your needs. Whether you're a school leader, educator or policymaker, we can help you stay ahead by providing clear, concise reviews of the latest research in any specific area you're interested in.
What we do
Conduct detailed evidence reviews focused on your area of interest.
Analyse and synthesise research findings to identify trends, gaps, and key takeaways.
Provide actionable insights to guide decision-making, policy development, and practice improvements.
Why choose us?
The ISEY team have expert knowledge in education, neuroscience and child development research.
We have access to the latest research reports and articles from across the world and can quickly make sense of their findings, translating them into accessible, easy to read summaries.
Our evidence reviews are tailored to your unique needs, ensuring you get the most impactful insights.
You can save time and effort, while gaining a deeper understanding of your chosen field.
Let us help you take the guesswork out of your educational strategies and ensure every choice you make is backed by evidence. Contact isey@uel.ac.uk for booking enquiries.
