Sensory Inclusion Facilitator Certificate
Recognise sensory differences. Make simple changes that help.
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You can see sensory differences affecting the people you work with. Now you can do something about it.
Become a Certified Sensory Inclusion Facilitator
This course shows you how to spot sensory barriers and make practical adjustments that improve comfort, participation, and well-being.Learn how sensory processing affects daily life - and what to change in a space, activity, or approach to help people take part more comfortably.
This bundle includes online learning, live drop-in sessions, and a short quiz assessment. Complete it and you’ll get your certificate and join the Sensory Inclusion Facilitator Register.
What you will learn
Spot sensory barriers and make practical adjustments that improve comfort, participation, and well-being.
Understand sensory preferences and how they affect comfort, behaviour, and participation
Spot sensory barriers in activities and environments — and know how to reduce them
Make practical adjustments that help people take part in everyday settings — schools, workplaces, services, and public spaces
Use the PEO model to plan simple, person-centred changes
Use SIE's specialist tools — including the Sensory Insight Questionnaire, Observation Crib Sheet, and Environmental Audit Tool
Have more confident, sensory-informed conversations and agree practical adjustments with colleagues and clients
Apply your learning across the lifespan — from children to adults
Champion sensory-inclusive practice in your team, service, or setting
Who It's For:
This course is for anyone working in health, social care, or community settings who wants a practical way to recognise and respond to sensory needs — without a clinical background.
It's not training to deliver Ayres Sensory Integration® therapy. But it is a strong, practical foundation — and for eligible professions, it can be a first step toward the postgraduate SI Practitioner route.
Work in education? There's a dedicated version of this course built for classroom and school settings. Explore the Sensory Inclusion Facilitator for Education →
- This certificate shows you can: recognise sensory processing differences, understand the impact, and make practical changes to tasks and environments.
- It does not qualify you to: assess someone’s sensory system, diagnose sensory processing difficulties, or deliver clinical sensory integration therapy.
Included With This Course
16 hours of self-paced online learning
Weekly tutor-led drop-ins + peer forum
Quiz-based evaluation for certification
Downloadable tools + real-world case studies
60 days’ access (24/7)
Developed By Our Expert Therapists
Beth Smithson
Director of Lifelong Learning
Beth qualified as an Advanced SI Practitioner with SIE in 2016 and has since applied sensory integration across the NHS, schools, community trusts, and international settings. As Director of Lifelong Learning, she leads SIE's CPD offer and the Sensory Inclusion Facilitator Certificate — committed to empowering clinicians, parents, and schools to advocate confidently for sensory integration practice.
FAQ
You get 16 hours of self-paced online content, six quiz-based evaluations, SIE's specialist tools (including the Sensory Insight Questionnaire and Environmental Audit Tool), downloadable resources, real-world case studies, access to the learner Forum, and regular live drop-in sessions on Zoom.
Yes – you can start anytime.
This is a self-paced online course with no fixed start dates. Once you book, you'll have 60 days of access from the date of enrolment. You'll also have the option to join regular live, tutor-led drop-in sessions on Zoom for extra guidance and support.
No — drop-in sessions aren't recorded. They're a chance to connect live with your tutor and fellow learners, so we'd encourage you to join when you can.
At the end of each of the six sections, there's a short multiple-choice quiz based on the topic you've just covered.
You can retake each quiz as many times as you need, but you'll need to score 100% to mark the evaluation as complete.
No. Attendance is optional, but the sessions are a great opportunity to ask questions and get support from your tutor.
Complete all six sections and score 100% on each quiz — you can retake them as many times as you need. Once complete, your Certificate of Achievement and a place on the Sensory Inclusion Facilitator Register are waiting for you.
You can message your tutor and fellow learners directly through the course Forum. You can also bring questions to the live tutor-led drop-in sessions on Zoom.
60 days from the date you enrol, with 24/7 access via browser or the SIE app.
Yes. The content covers sensory differences across the lifespan — from children to adults — so it's relevant whatever population you work with.
Includes
- 16 Hours of Content
- 60 Days Access 24/7
- Tutor-Led Drop-In Sessions
- Community Forum
- Networking Opportunities
- Multiple-Choice Quiz-Based Evaluation
- Certificate of Achievement
What People Say
Such useful resources!
Robin LLoyd
I've been trying to develop resources like this single handedly for months. How deeply exciting to be able to have access to all these wonderful materials an...
Read MoreI've been trying to develop resources like this single handedly for months. How deeply exciting to be able to have access to all these wonderful materials and improve people's lives with them! It starts off slow and builds to some super useful and enlightening stuff! Would highly recommend to anyone.
Read LessGreat introduction into sensory integration approaches
Danielle Maule
I've learned a huge amount from this course. It's well presented with interactive elements throughout and is easy to navigate.
I've learned a huge amount from this course. It's well presented with interactive elements throughout and is easy to navigate.
Read LessWho knew our senses could mean so much? They truly are a...
Judy Camp
I work with pre-school children with neuro-developmental delay. The children come into clinic for assessment in a new environment with lots of demands on the...
Read MoreI work with pre-school children with neuro-developmental delay. The children come into clinic for assessment in a new environment with lots of demands on them. I always try hard to make this experience as comfortable and productive as possible for them as well as their parents who have time to in depth to the Paediatricians about what is happening with their child. I have relied on my intuition and experience to tune into the child and how they must be feeling but this course has broadened my thinking and knowledge to be much better equipped to think about what is really happening for them. I also give advice and support to parents on challenging behaviour, sleep and toileting. The sensory inclusion course will really help me ask better questions and get a clearer picture which hopefully will enable me to support parents more and give more appropriate advice. Thank you, it has been fascinating. (15 Jul 2025)
Read LessFantastic course - so glad I did it
Kate O'Leary
This course so exceeded my expectations. absolutely one of the best courses I have ever done. Completely packed with really rich information that is designe...
Read MoreThis course so exceeded my expectations. absolutely one of the best courses I have ever done. Completely packed with really rich information that is designed for applicability in professional practice. Beth is absolutely brilliant. Inspiring, enthusiastic, so knowledgeable and compassionate and has really engaging delivery. (28 Jul 2025)
Read Lessintroduction to sensory systems
Mark Ellender
Was very informative and easy to follow. (16 Jun 2025)
Was very informative and easy to follow. (16 Jun 2025)
Read LessExcellent for everyone
Michelle Van Rooyen
This is such an important course for understanding children's behaviour and often unmet needs. The fact that it is not ever likely just sensory regulation ...
Read MoreThis is such an important course for understanding children's behaviour and often unmet needs. The fact that it is not ever likely just sensory regulation ( modulation) but that there will be difficulties with sensory discrimination ( meaning) and also then more complex challenges with motor. The one impacts the other ! Handouts are brilliant and really have a fabulous resource of all the helpful information. (11 Jun 2025)
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Jenna Hopkins
Brilliant course, thoroughly enjoyed it and have learnt much more to embed into practice. (12 Jun 2025)
Brilliant course, thoroughly enjoyed it and have learnt much more to embed into practice. (12 Jun 2025)
Read LessDeepened my understanding of sensory processing and provided practical strategies
“Completing the Sensory Inclusion Facilitator Certificate has been a very valuable experience for me as an OT Assistant. It has deepened my understanding of sensory processing and provided practical strategies that I use daily to better support children’s individual sensory needs. The course has helped me feel more confident in adapting environments and activities, and in working closely with my colleagues and school staff to promote inclusion, regulation, and meaningful participation. It has made a significant difference to my practice and the quality of support I am able to provide to the children I work with.”
Meaningful and tangible support
"I thoroughly enjoyed learning how to apply the knowledge into meaningful and tangible support. The course was very laid out, easy to follow and all the supporting downloads are very helpful."
I really enjoyed the whole SIE SIF course
“I really enjoyed the whole SIE SIF course, and I feel it has improved my sensory support across the organisation in many different settings across health and social care, by allowing me to look at things through a sensory perspective lens. The course was easy to follow, interactive and kept me interested to learn more throughout. The tutor was always available and very supportive, and the interaction of other delegates meant much wider learning.”
A necessary qualification
"This is a necessary qualification if you are working with any Neurodivergent individuals or groups who will all be impacted by sensory preferences, differences and difficulties."
I really enjoyed learning the different ways to look through a sensory lens
"I found the modules very interesting and have helped well with what I am planning to do with individuals. I really enjoyed learning the different ways to look through a sensory lens and the different senses to consider. This course has been very helpful for looking into activities that would help individuals have a good sensory diet and activities that meet their needs!"
Truly enhanced my approach to supporting children with sensory needs
"This course has truly enhanced my approach to supporting children with sensory needs. The course explained about all the senses and being under or over sensitive and gave strategies on how to handle this. The content was clear, engaging, and highly relevant to real‑world practice. I now feel better equipped to create more inclusive environments for the families I work with. I find the "flight path really helpful."
Fantastic for expanding my understanding of sensory processing
"Fantastic introduction to sensory processing and integration. As a parent to child with developmental delays who is in various therapies, the course gave me the information and confidence to speak with her therapists about sensory processing and consider ways to support my child at home. I signed up to the Lifelong Learning program after the facilitator course ended, and this has also been fantastic for expanding my understanding of sensory processing among many other topics."
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