The dates for the 2023-24 Inclusion Partnership Relational, Attachment and Trauma Informed Classrooms are now confirmed, and the booking system is open. Please book your place here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyepicOcXbI5FXTgtmXRTFQ-UN27lMRLlcNdwiaBmVEtdQJQ/viewform

DAY 1
05/10/23
9am-3:30pm

Understanding the impact of stress and
protective factors in school.

  • Types of stress
  • Developmental trauma and ACEs – factors behind distress
  • Polyvagal Theory – the science of safety
  • Setting children up for success in school

DAY 2
16/11/23
9am-3:30pm

It starts with us. State dependent functioning
and the importance of regulated adults.

  • Bruce Perry’s Neurosequential Model in Education
  • Emotional contagion
  • Self-care
  • Creating a sense of belonging

DAY 3
18/01/24
9am-3:30pm

Sequential organisation of the brain and
somatosensory strategies for regulation.

  • Bruce Perry’s 3 Rs
  • Case study – ‘Boy who was raised as a dog’ by Bruce Perry
  • Strategies for regulation
  • Planning transitions

DAY 4
08/02/24
9am-3:30pm

Ways of relating and the impact on learning.

  • Exploring the work of Kim Golding, Heather Geddes & Louise Bomber
  • Attachment patterns
  • Learning triangles
  • Assessment & planning

DAY 5
07/03/24
9am-3:30pm

Behavior as communication. Strategies for
understanding and responding to distressed behavior.

  • Exploring the work of Kim Golding, Karen Treisman & Bruce Perry
  • Responding ‘In the moment’
  • Using PACE
  • Use of language

DAY 6
02/05/24
9am-3:30pm

Repair in relationships

  • Process of attunement
  • Understanding shame
  • Using restorative practice
  • Informing policy

DAY 7
20/06/24
9am-3:30pm

Reflections and next steps

  • Action planning
  • Applying the work of Karen Treisman – Creating trauma-informed organisations
  • Sharing reflections