"The EPV course that supports the teachers as much as teaching"

Feel restored, supported and prepared for September.

Department of Education approved EPV summer course combining teacher wellbeing emotional regulation and practical classroom strategies for the year ahead.
Join hundreds of teachers who are preparing for September differently this year.

Irelands Only EPV Course Focused on Nervous System Regulation in the Classroom

Welcome to Including All Nervous Systems for Teaching and Learning, our Department of Education approved online summer course, designed specifically for primary school teachers who want to better understand and support the emotional, behavioural and sensory needs of every child in their classroom.

Created and delivered by Anna and Susanne, drawing from their training and work as:

  • primary school teachers with over 40 years combined classroom experience
  • accredited play therapists in private practice
  • clinical supervisor
  • mindfulness practitioner
 

What teachers are saying:

“The perfect antidote to the hectic end of the school year”

“This course needs to be rolled out to all schools before the well-being curriculum”

“I have so many strategies and I have only finished module 1”

 

Department of Education EPV Approved

Tutor Support Throughout

Self Paced Learning Materials

10h of Online Content & 10h of Guided Offline Learning

What teachers said

Course Structure

Five Modules + Bonus Content

Over the course of five modules, you’ll be introduced to key principles of nervous system regulation and how they impact behaviour, learning and classroom dynamics. You’ll learn how to observe and respond to children through a new lens, one that makes space for compassion, connection, and calm.

This EPV-approved course includes 10 hours of flexible online content and 10 hours of guided offline learning, designed to support both your professional development and classroom practice.

Understanding nervous systems, regulation and the teacher’s role in co-regulation

Observing the classroom through a new lens: perceptions and dynamics

Reframing behaviour and fostering connection

The teacher’s energy: holding space and setting tone

Practical tools and classroom-ready strategies

Stronger Together — Teacher–Parent Collaboration for Inclusive Classrooms

New for 2026. Exploring how teachers and parents can work together to create truly inclusive learning environments. Included in your enrolment at no extra cost.

Course Outcomes

By the end of the course, you will have:

  • A clear understanding of nervous system regulation and its impact on learning

  • Practical, low-pressure strategies to support all learners

  • Tools and templates to support planning and implementation

  • A deeper understanding of classroom behaviours and how to respond supportively

  • Reflective prompts to help build on your existing strengths

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most commonly asked questions regarding our EPV-Approved Primary Teacher Summer Course

Is this EPV course approved by the Department of Education?

Yes, this is a Department-approved EPV course in Ireland, qualifying for EPV days.

Teachers can claim up to 3 EPV days upon successful completion.

Yes, this is a fully online EPV course, designed for flexible summer learning.

The course requires 20 hours to complete. 10 hours online and 10 hours off line.

Within 14 days of purchase you can apply for a refund. Once your course begins you cannot
receive a refund.

Generally once your course has commenced we do not permit changes, however we understand that life happens and can assess individual cases if necessary.

Your EPV certificate will be issued to you via email once all assignments and your course completion has been checked, generally this is within one week of your course closing.

The best way to contact us is by email at support@connectedchildhood.com and we will endeavour to reply to all messages within 3 working days.

Choose Your Group

Click below to enrol in your selected group. Once enrolled, you'll receive confirmation and access instructions via email. Course access opens on the first day of your selected group.

Group A
July 1st – 12th

€75

Group B
July 13th – 24th

€75

Group C
July 27th – Aug 7th

€75

Group D
Aug 10th – 21st

€75

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Course Reopening April 2026

Our EPV-approved summer learning returns in April 2026. Be the first to hear about dates, early-bird pricing, and cohort options by joining our teacher/school mailing list for updates.