Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is commonly diagnosed when a child is aged six or older, according to the NHS. But when teacher and special leader of education at Alfreton Nursery School in Derbyshire, Amanda Hubball, heard several former nursery children had received diagnoses, she considered whether her team could have supported such children differently.
Ms Hubball completed a four-week online course offered by King’s College London and training provider Future Learn, entitled Understanding ADHD: Current Research and Practice. It covered symptoms of the disorder, how it is diagnosed, controversies and practical strategies to help children with a diagnosis. It is certified by the CPD Certification Service.
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