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Children looked after and care-experienced young people face unique challenges in both educational settings. Our training and toolkits are designed to equip professionals, with the skills, knowledge, and practical tools needed to provide trauma-informed and trauma-responsive, consistent, and compassionate support.
Whether you're working in a school, college, alternative provision, or a custodial environment, our resources help bridge the gaps in understanding and ensure that care-experienced young people are seen, heard, and supported to thrive.
Supporting Children Looked After and Care-Experienced Young People in Education
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We understand the unique challenges faced by children in care. Our tailored training and toolkit for schools and professionals are designed to help you effectively support and empower care-experienced children, ensuring they feel seen, understood, and equipped to thrive.
Children and young people in care often face significant challenges due to past experiences of abuse and neglect, which can lead to trauma and complex emotional needs. These challenges impact their educational journey, making it crucial for us to find ways to support them effectively.
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Education plays a vital role in shaping the future of children in care, yet they are less likely to be in education, training, or employment. Those in school often struggle academically and face higher rates of absenteeism and exclusion. But there's hope, and it starts with understanding and addressing their unique needs.
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Introducing the Trauma-Informed Care Toolkit
To bridge this gap, a tailored Toolkit package has been developed to equip educators with the knowledge and skills needed to support students in care. This Toolkit is designed to enhance understanding of attachment, trauma, brain development, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and abuse.
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Key Components of the Toolkit:
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Understanding Attachment: Delve into the importance of attachment in a child's development and how it affects their learning and behaviour.
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Trauma-Informed Approaches in Education: Learn strategies to create a supportive and understanding educational environment for traumatised children.
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Brain Development and Learning: Explore how trauma affects brain development and learning processes.
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The Role of ACEs: Understand how Adverse Childhood Experiences impact a child's well-being and educational outcomes.
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Supporting Children Who Have Experienced Abuse: Gain insights into providing sensitive and effective support to children who have faced abuse.
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Practical Classroom Strategies: Implement actionable strategies tailored for working with children in care within the classroom setting.
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Working with External Agencies and Carers: Foster collaborative efforts between schools, external agencies, and carers for comprehensive support.
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Whole-School Approaches: Develop school-wide strategies to ensure a cohesive approach to supporting children in care.
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Self-Care for Educators: Learn techniques to manage compassion fatigue and burnout, ensuring educators can continue to provide quality support
Empowering Education for Children in Care
By embracing these tools and strategies, educators can make a significant impact on the lives of children in care, ensuring they have access to the educational opportunities they deserve.
Let's work together to create an inclusive and supportive educational landscape for all children, helping them to thrive and succeed.
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For more information or to register your interest:
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Toolkit
​We develop practical, user-friendly resources designed to help organisations navigate the complexities of care and custody environments. Our toolkits provide actionable insights and guidance, supporting organisations in creating safe, supportive, and nurturing spaces for children and young people.
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Training
Our bespoke training programs equip professionals, foster carers, educators, social workers, youth workers, and criminal justice staff, with the skills and understanding needed to support care-experienced young people. Training topics include attachment, trauma, emotional regulation, and strategies for reducing exclusions and building resilience.
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