Charlotte Davies is a director of the company Fit 2 Learn. She originally trained in Finance, but then moved into teaching when working in the Far East. She holds the National Professional Qualification for Headteachers and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. Through Daleen Smith she came to understand the link between child development and cognitive skills.
In 2012 she founded Fit 2 Learn and subsequently trained as a Tomatis Consultant. In 2016 she won the prize for best case study at the Tomatis Paris Convention and in 2018 co-authored the book The Maze of Learning – Developing Motor Skills with Melina Healy and Daleen Smith.
This enlightening session explores the intricate world of sensory integration and child development. Charlotte shares her wealth of knowledge on how our senses develop, the impact of retained primitive reflexes, and practical strategies to support children’s sensory and motor skills development. Her insights offer a fresh perspective on common challenges in early years settings.
In this episode you’ll:
- Discover why sound is our first sense and its crucial role in triggering other senses
- Learn about the unexpected link between primitive reflexes and common childhood challenges like fidgeting and poor posture
- Explore the surprising reasons behind the global increase in myopia and how it relates to sensory integration
- Uncover why nursery rhymes are more than just fun – they’re a powerful tool for language and rhythm development
- Find out why Charlotte believes formal education shouldn’t start until age 7-8 and the developmental reasons behind this view
Don’t miss Charlotte’s insights into children’s sensory development and practical strategies you can use in your setting. Join me to discover why understanding sensory integration could change how you support every child in your care.
This episode was originally broadcast on the 23rd of December 2023
Links:
www.fit-2-learn.com
You can buy the book, which includes exercises, photos and explanations here: https://fit-2-learn.com/publications/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGP-nL6EBLvPM0xyAM0TF6A/videos
Tedtalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVcZZ0s48Zs
Charlotte’s Exercises and Video Links: https://eytvdownloads.b-cdn.net/Charlotte%20Davies%20Exercises%20and%20Video%20Links.pdf
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