How it works:

I come to schools (nurseries and primary schools mainly) with a power-point presentation and practical examples.

This presentation is for teachers and parents. Once the teachers and parents have the understanding of the principles of good posture then they can introduce posture education to the children throughout the first years in school and at home as they see fit.

What is there to gain for schools:

• Knowledge and advice on good posture and how to implement it
• Healthier, less fidgeting and calmer children
• Better school results
• Teachers and parents will also benefit from the information in relation to their own postural issues

Who would benefit:

• Teachers and parents of children
• But most importantly the children themselves

What points will the presentation include:

• How do we acquire poor posture, when does it all start
• The principles of posture and how the body is designed to sit, stand and walk
• The Why, What and How of good posture
• How can we cultivate and implement good postural habits in ourselves
• When and how to introduce posture education to children
• Creating the right conditions
• How to detect when a child’s posture may need professional help

Posture education is just like any other education you give to your children such as brushing the teeth: you don’t teach it once and then let it go. You do it for many years, you remind, teach and show them the why and the how, day after day. No difference when it comes to posture education, it isn’t an one off thing. The seed needs to be planted and watered throughout the years.

Moreover, I believe this work is best shared between teachers and parents as these are the most influential groups of people in a child’s early years.