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The BREAD Approach®
A simple 5-step framework to support regulation in any setting.
The BREAD Approach® teaches a clear, practical 5-step process — Breathe, Reduce, Environment, Active movement, Deep pressure — grounded in principles from Sensory Processing and Polyvagal Theory and designed to help children and young people regulate effectively across all settings.
The BREAD Approach® takes the science of the nervous system and translates it into simple, everyday strategies that staff can use immediately. Every step is practical, solution-focused, and easy to implement in classrooms, specialist provisions, EOTAS environments, and homes.
These strategies benefit almost every child and can be used universally across a whole setting, with targeted groups, or 1:1 with pupils who need additional support.
The course consists of five one-hour modules, delivered live initially (with recordings available), and then accessible as a self-paced, watch-anytime course. BREAD is a standalone course within the Silver Membership or included in your Gold "Access All Areas" Membership.
Course Duration: 6 hours
Regulation doesn’t have to be complicated
An Introduction to The BREAD Approach®
Watch our introduction video to find out more about the course:
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will:
Understand The BREAD Approach® 5-step framework for supporting regulation.
Learn practical strategies that support almost all children across a range of settings.
Identify early signs of dysregulation and respond proactively.
Apply The BREAD Approach® universally across classrooms and whole settings.
Use the steps effectively in targeted or 1:1 intervention.
Make safe and informed decisions when using active movement and deep-pressure strategies.
Create regulation plans using The BREAD Approach® structure.
Adapt the approach for home and EOTAS environments.
Who is this for?
This course is designed for all professionals supporting children and young people, including:
Teachers
Teaching Assistants
SENCOs
Learning Mentors / Pastoral Leads
School Leaders
Lunchtime Supervisors
Family Support Workers
Professionals in mainstream, specialist, and EOTAS settings
Anyone supporting children or young people with sensory or regulation needs
Course Modules
Each module guides participants through one of the five steps in The BREAD Approach®, offering practical, immediately usable strategies.
Module 1 — Breathe: Understanding the Foundational Calming Response
Explore simple, effective ways to use breath and stillness to reset the nervous system and support baseline regulation.
Module 2 — Reduce: Minimising Overwhelm & Sensory Load
Learn how to reduce sensory, emotional, cognitive and environmental demands to prevent escalation and support regulation.
Module 3 — Environment: Making Simple Changes That Make a Big Difference
Understand how lighting, visuals, noise, layout, and routines influence regulation — and what small, powerful adjustments schools can make.
Module 4 — Active Movement: Harnessing Movement for Regulation
Discover how to safely and effectively use movement to support focus, attention, and emotional regulation throughout the day.
Module 5 — Deep Pressure: Safe & Effective Proprioceptive Strategies
Learn when, why, and how deep-pressure input can support regulation — and how to apply it safely across settings.
Course format
Five modules, each approximately 1 hour
Delivered live first, then available as recordings
Watch anytime at your own pace
Includes downloadable guidance and practical strategies
Available as a standalone course in Silver Membership
Fully included in Gold Access All Areas Membership along with the Sensory Champion award and Sensory circuits full course.
Suitable for universal, targeted and 1:1 use across all educational and home settings
Join The BREAD Approach® - or go GOLD and also get our 2 CPD Accredited courses (plus much more!)
Silver
12 months access
The BREAD Approach®
5 x 1 hour modules
Delivered live: Feb-June 2026 (1 module per month)
All sessions available via recordings
Access to"Coffee and Chat with Ali"
(Bookable sessions 2x a term))
£189
License for 1 member of staff
(other price options available for more staff)
12 months access
Access all areas: access to all modules and courses
The BREAD Approach®
CPD Sensory Champion® Award Course (+ 14 CPD points)
CPD Sensory Circuits 1-day Course (+ 6 CPD points)
A vault of additional modules
Access to any live training
Access to "Coffee and Chat with Ali"
(Bookable sessions 2x a term)
101 Sensory circuits cards download
(worth £24.99)
Bundle of 3 themed sensory circuits downloads: Dino; Jungle; Space
(worth £24.99)
£489
License for 1 member of staff
(other price options available for more staff)
Prices above are for a licence for 1 member of staff.
You can also buy a Licence for 3 staff for the price of 2
Please ask for a quote for a bespoke number of staff or whole school access.
Discounted rates available for MAT’s and Local Authorities.
25% discount for small schools – 1 form entry or less.
The BREAD Approach® course dates
We are launching The BREAD Approach® by running it live on the following dates - after which it will be available as recordings to watch at your own pace.
B – Breathe: Wednesday 11 February, 7pm
R – Reduce: Wednesday 11 March, 7pm
E – Environment: Wednesday 15 April, 7pm
A – Active Movement: Wednesday 13 May, 7pm
D – Deep Pressure: Wednesday 10 June, 7pm
About Us
School Sensory Solutions is an online training, resource and solutions service that will empower your school to support pupils who have SEND or are neurodivergent.
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Address: Dovefields, Tutbury, Little Bridge Staffordshire DE13 9LW
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