Trauma-informed practice with EDClass

EDClass's teacher Laura Charlton describes what trauma-informed practice is and why it is so important.

Trauma-informed practice is an approach to working with children and young people that is based on the understanding that many children have experienced trauma in their lives. This trauma can have a significant impact on their development, including their ability to learn.

Trauma-informed practice is important because it can help to create a safe and supportive environment for children who have experienced trauma. This can help them to feel more comfortable and confident in school, which can lead to improved academic outcomes.

Here are some of the key principles of trauma-informed practice:

Safety: Children need to feel safe and secure in order to learn. This means creating a calm and predictable environment where they know they will not be hurt or scared.

Trust: Children need to be able to trust the adults in their lives. This means building relationships with children based on mutual respect and understanding.

Potentiality: Children have the potential to heal and grow, even after they have experienced trauma. This means focusing on their strengths and abilities, and helping them to develop coping mechanisms.

Collaboration: Children, families, and professionals need to work together to support children who have experienced trauma. This means sharing information and working towards common goals.

Empowerment: Children need to feel empowered to make their own choices and decisions. This means giving them opportunities to participate in their own care and education.

At EDClass, as a DfE accredited alternative provider of online education, we must ensure that every child is valued and understood. When having difficult conversations with children we must ensure:

We protect these students
We relate to them
We help them to regulate
We allow them to reflect on any issues

If you like to find out more about what EDClass does and how it can provide one-to-one support visit our website.

https://www.edclass.com/trauma-informed

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01909 56833

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