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Mine Conkbayir, Doctor of Philosophy, specialises in neuroscience. An award-winning author, lecturer, trainer and researcher, she has worked in early childhood education and care, for over twenty years. Mine is passionate about bridging the knowledge gap between neuroscience and Early Years.

About Dr Conkbayir

Dr Mine Conkbayir MBE is a lecturer, award-winning author, podcaster, consultant and trainer. She has worked in the field of early childhood education and care for over two decades.

Mine has won the Nursery Management Today (NMT) Top 5 Most Inspirational People in Childcare Award and has been made an MBE for services to the sector.

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Training

Dr Mine Conkbayir is one of the country’s most widely respected trainers in Early Years education.

Her unique approach, presenting concepts of Self-Regulation and Co-Regulation based on years of research into the neuroscience of the developing brain, has proven revelatory in settings across the UK.

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Pedagogy

Dr Mine Conkbayir’s commitment to spreading the word about neuroscience in child development is manifested in a number of ways.

She is a successful published author, a PhD researcher, a sought-after speaker, and she runs regular online webinars focussed on scientifically informed approaches to Early Years provision.

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News

Self-regulation: the greatest gift we can give to children

Children who experience nurturing and stable care-giving, go on to develop greater resilience and the ability to self-regulate uncomfortable and overwhelming emotions.

The Neuroscience of the Developing Child Book Cover

The Neuroscience of the Developing Child

Dr Mine Conkbayir’s latest book informs Early Years practitioners and parents alike, about the fundamentally important role of self-regulation (SR) in living a mentally healthy and fulfilling life. Packed with accessible information concerning the neuroscience of early brain development and real-life case studies, this book clearly demonstrates how to put SR theory into action in the home and across educational settings.

AVAILABLE NOW!!

Self-Regulation:

Get Set GO!

Dr Mine Conkbayir and Ursula Krystek-Walton (Head of Early Years at Thrive Childcare and Education) are delighted to announce the development of Self-Regulation: Get Set GO! – a new online toolkit dedicated to Self-Regulation in Early Years, a must-have resource for all early years practitioners dedicated to promoting emotional well-being in their settings!

Nursery World Awards 2017 Highly Commended
NMT Top Five most Inspirational People
Finalist Nursery World Awards 2017

Hello Mine. You gave a talk once at LJMU for Education studies and Early Years students. Ever since, I have been hooked on your work which has inspired me and I would like to thank you.

Seminar Feedback, Student at Liverpool John Moores University

Working at Body & Soul, a childhood adversity charity, we see many people who have experienced significant trauma in their early lives. Mine’s research is crucial for understanding the effects of trauma and toxic stress on the brain, and sharing what can be done to transform these effects so that children and adults alike can thrive regardless of their past experiences. Great talk Mine!

Seminar Feedback, Body & Soul Charity, London

Thank you so much for your training on achieving trauma-informed practice. It was incredible, thought provoking, reflective and practice changing.

ALL childcare practitioners/parents – anyone in the wonderful position to be in contact with children NEED to be aware of Dr Mine Conkbayir, her insight and utter brilliance.

Training Attendee

A FABULOUS addition to my bookshelf. Thanks for writing this book Mine. I’ve recommended it to all my students (who are scrambling to buy a copy). A long overdue look at childhood from an evidence-based neuroscience perspective, no pseudoscience, no hype, AND an enjoyable read. You’re my new hero!

Book Review: Sarah McKay, Neuroscientist, TEDx speaker, science communicator and Founder of The Neuroscience Academy

Excellent! Listening to Mine made me realise that more people need to be informed about the neurological development of children and the power that love and nurture have!

Seminar Feedback, LDN Talks | Inside the Brain of a Child

One of the best speakers! Immediate, knowledgeable, determined and fun!!!

Seminar Feedback, LDN Talks | Inside the Brain of a Child

A very engaging and informative presentation. Can’t wait to buy Mine’s book and have a good read of the theory and evidence, to relate it to my own practices. Highly recommend!

Seminar Feedback, LDN Talks | Inside the Brain of a Child

Wow! Yesterday was amazing and so inspirational x Mine you really know how to light the room with your enthusiasm x All of my team including myself came away feeling empowered and confident to make changes which will have such a positive impact. I really can’t thank you enough. Looking forward to our next meeting!

Jayne Windsor, Manager of Clare House Nursery, Somerset.

Inspirational talk and excellent research from Mine. Mine was an excellent, clear speaker, she spoke with very little crutch words which made her a great talker and clear to understand throughout the talk. I learnt tremendous amounts of information and I will become a much better person from this talk. I have a lot of respect for you. There should be more people like you. You are my new role model!

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