How To Handle Outbursts And Meltdowns in Nursery Settings and Primary Schools
This 2-hour CPD webinar for Thrive Licensed Practitioners explores the neuroscience behind outbursts and meltdowns in young children.
It helps you understand the differences between them and provides practical, evidence-informed strategies to respond in ways that support emotional regulation, strengthen relationships and promote positive behaviour in early years and primary settings.
Duration
2 Hours
Format
Live online training
CPD
5 CPD points
Price
£78 + VAT
Designed for
Thrive Practitioners
how to handle outbursts & meltdowns CPD
Overview
Outbursts and meltdowns are common in early childhood, but can be challenging to manage without a clear understanding of what is driving them.
This session explores the neuroscience behind these behaviours, helping you to understand why they occur and how they differ.
You’ll learn how to distinguish between outbursts and meltdowns and develop practical strategies to respond effectively in the moment. The session focuses on approaches that support brain integration, emotional regulation and positive relationships, enabling children to feel safe and supported.
The session contributes towards maintaining your Thrive Licensed Practitioner status.
how to handle outbursts & meltdowns CPD
What you’ll gain from this CPD
This session supports you to better understand distressed behaviour in young children and feel more confident responding calmly and effectively when emotions escalate.
- Build your understanding of the neuroscience behind behaviour.
- Learn to distinguish between outbursts and meltdowns.
- Develop confidence in responding effectively in the moment.
- Gain practical strategies to support emotional regulation.
- Strengthen your relational approach with young children.
- Understand the difference between outbursts and meltdowns.
- Explore why these behaviours occur in young children.
- Learn how to recognise triggers and early warning signs.
- Develop strategies to respond in ways that support regulation.
- Adjust your responses moment by moment to meet children’s needs.
- Apply Thrive strategies and activities to support positive outcomes.
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See the available dates and times for this course below. When you've found a session that works for you, you can book your place.
Our June 2026 start dates
PA10215 - How to Handle Outbursts and Meltdowns in Nursery Settings and Primary Schools
Start date: 15th June 2026
End date: 15th June 2026
1 Session
59 Places left
£78 ex VAT
Session dates:
- Mon 15th June 2026 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Our July 2026 start dates
PA10271 - How to Handle Outbursts and Meltdowns in Nursery Settings and Primary Schools
Start date: 27th July 2026
End date: 27th July 2026
1 Session
114 Places left
£78 ex VAT
Session dates:
- Mon 27th July 2026 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Course fee: £78 + VATBook your place above to secure your spot on this 2-hour CPD session for Thrive Practitioners.
