The Developing Brain: The Big Picture

Nathan Wallis is a father of three & foster parent with a professional background in child counselling, teaching and social service management. He lectured in Human Development at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand and was also a board member and senior trainer with the national body responsible for the dissemination of neuroscientific research to professionals.

In this workshop, participants will be guided through the stages of brain development from childhood to adulthood. The workshop will explore strategies applicable to Early Years through to Year 12. This workshop will cover the following topics:

• social and emotional aspects of brain development research behind play-based learning and the first 1000 days
• teen brain and how to create a supportive learning environment
• understanding the changes that are taking place for teens and how to navigate these successfully