Ei Smart Infant Course - Winter 2026/27
Part 1 is delivered ONLINE, starting with one full day, followed by self-directed learning through pre-recorded lectures and online follow-up evening tutorials occurring over a ±5-month period, and is the equivalent of 3 full days education time.
Part 2 occurs on 3 full days IN-PERSON at Cerebral Palsy Cymru. The focus is on working with babies/infants and their families with guidance and support from the course tutors, Betty Hutchon and Christine Barber.
About this course
Early Intervention and Assessment for Infants and young children at high risk of neurodevelopmental problems – a practical and evidence-based approach.
Part 1 is delivered ONLINE, starting with one full day, followed by self-directed learning through pre-recorded lectures and online follow-up evening tutorials occurring over a ±5-month period, and is the equivalent of 3 full days education time.
Part 2 occurs on 3 full days IN-PERSON at Cerebral Palsy Cymru. The focus is on working with babies/infants and their families with guidance and support from the course tutors, Betty Hutchon and Christine Barber.
Dates and times for this course
Virtual Introductory Day and tutorial:
Monday 5th October 2026 (full day) 9:00am -5:00pm
Tuesday 6th October 2026 Introductory Day Follow-up tutorial 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Self-study online lectures follow-up tutorials:
Tuesday 3rd November 2026 - Tutorial 1, 6.30pm-7.30pm
Tuesday 24th November 2026 - Tutorial 2, 6.30pm-7.30pm
Tuesday 15th December 2026 - Tutorial 3, 6.30pm-7.30pm
Tuesday 5th January 2027 - Tutorial 4, 6.30pm-7.30pm
Clinical sessions 2027 (In-person attendance):
Monday 1st February 2027 - Wednesday 3rd February 2027, 9:00am to 5:00pm daily
Attendance of all sessions is mandatory.
Who is this course for?
It is suitable for physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists working with high-risk infants in the NICU and in the community during the first year of life.
What is the cost of this course and how can I pay?
Cost: £1,455 per person
For information regarding how you can pay for this course, please email courses@cerebralpalsycymru.org or click the 'enquire now' button.
I have further questions regarding this course, who can I speak to?
For any queries please email courses@cerebralpalsycymru.org
How do I book a space on this course?
To register your interest for a place on this course, or to make a booking, please click the 'enquire now' button or email courses@cerebralpalsycymru.org
Key Information
Start Time: This course starts on Monday 5th October 2026 and runs over multiple dates, both online and in person. Please see the 'date and time' information in the event description.
End Time: Wednesday 3rd February 2027
Event Capacity: Spaces available
Cost: £1,455
If you have any questions prior to registration, please email the Courses Team at courses@cerebralpalsycymru.org.
To register for this course, please click the register now button below.
Getting there
This course will be taught remotely, with practical sessions taking place at our Children's Centre.
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Ei Smart Infant Course - Spring 2026
Early Intervention and Assessment for Infants and young children at high risk of neurodevelopmental problems – a practical and evidence-based approach.
A Multidisciplinary Approach to Clinical Analysis & Treatment of Cerebral Palsy (Level 2)
This course is delivered ONLINE and is based on a multidisciplinary therapy approach to the treatment and management of children and young people with cerebral palsy, using video-based clinical examples.
Treatment and Management of Cerebral Palsy for Therapy Support Practitioners
This two-day course will cover topics from: what is Cerebral Palsy (the most common physical disability in childhood) to how this impacts on a child and family’s ability to participate in a variety of activities. We will discover together how we can listen to children and find ways to make a difference in their lives.
The course will include demonstrations of therapy, discussion about why and how we do some of the activities we do in therapy sessions, with a particular focus on play and making therapy meaningful and fun for children.
If you want to gain deeper understanding about working with children who have cerebral palsy and want to gain ideas on how to make their therapy sessions fun – then this is the course for you!
Therapy and support for children and their families
Cerebral Palsy Cymru is a registered charity in England and Wales 1010183. A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales 02691690. Registered address: Cerebral Palsy Cymru, 1 The Courtyard, 73 Ty Glas Avenue, Llanishen, Cardiff, CF14 5DX.
