The following three teacher training videos explore what it means to educate and support care-experienced young people through a trauma-informed approach.
A trauma-informed approach is one which has a strong focus on support, building relationships and sensitivity to past experiences. It is an ethos that can shape every interaction in school, including how staff listen and react to each other, as well as students and parents or guardians of students.
A trauma-informed approach should be considered when showing and discussing these films with colleagues:
- The issues discussed may feel personal or triggering to some colleagues taking part
- It is important to signpost breaks and to give those involved in training the opportunity to leave discreetly or not to feel pressure to take part in discussions
- Encourage broad discussion. Some discussion points allow for reflection on day-to-day emotions and how they shape our work as adults. However, it may be worth actively flagging in advance that the experiences of individuals around themes such as trauma or childhood will not be discussed.
Access the videos HERE
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