After the Bell

This series of podcasts seeks to support everybody working in the schools sector to gain an understanding of what we mean by Trauma-informed practice, to understand what good practice in this area looks like and to share practical strategies that can really make a difference. We will consider the best available evidence from the fields of psychology, education research and the health and care sector to help us refine our approaches within the classroom.

In this week's episode we discuss 'Moving from Trauma to Recovery'. Recovery from trauma is not easy. It’s a long-term process. But that doesn’t mean to say that it’s impossible. The brain and body are designed to heal – it’s what they are doing all the time. It’s how we survive and manage to live so long but we just need to know how to help the process rather than hindering it. In this podcast, we consider how we can support students to heal to allow them to focus on their learning and make progress.

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This series of podcasts seeks to support everybody working in the schools sector to gain an understanding of what we mean by Trauma-informed practice, to understand what good practice in this area looks like and to share practical strategies that can really make a difference. We will consider the best available evidence from the fields of psychology, education research and the health and care sector to help us refine our approaches within the classroom.

In this weeks episode we discuss 'Proactive approaches to support children who are traumatised'. PACE Therapeutic Parenting is a model of care which helps support and form secure attachments with children and young people who may have experienced difficulties in early life. This way of parenting is being recognised more and more as an effective model. In this podcast, we explore what schools can also learn from this approach to their interactions with students.

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This series of podcasts seeks to support everybody working in the schools sector to gain an understanding of what we mean by Trauma-informed practice, to understand what good practice in this area looks like and to share practical strategies that can really make a difference. We will consider the best available evidence from the fields of psychology, education research and the health and care sector to help us refine our approaches within the classroom.

In this week's episode we discuss 'Survival strategies and trauma informed classrooms'. For children who have experienced trauma, learning can be a big struggle. Often students are misdiagnosed with anxiety, behaviour disorders or attention disorders, rather than understanding the trauma that’s driving those symptoms and reactions.

A trauma-informed classroom recognises that when a child misbehaves or acts out in class or just simply won’t work, their behaviour may have nothing to do with being naughty. In fact, their behaviour may have nothing to do with the teacher or the classroom at all. We consider how we can embrace this approach, whilst still maintaining high standards and expectations in our lessons.

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This series of podcasts seeks to support everybody working in the schools sector to gain an understanding of what we mean by Trauma-informed practice, to understand what good practice in this area looks like and to share practical strategies that can really make a difference. We will consider the best available evidence from the fields of psychology, education research and the health and care sector to help us refine our approaches within the classroom.

In this week's episode we discuss 'Attachment Theory'. Trauma could be overt abuse or neglect, or it may be less obvious—lack of affection or response from the caregiver. Attachment trauma may occur if there are traumatic experiences in the home while a baby is forming the bond, and it also may result from the absence of the primary caregiver, such as from divorce, serious illness, or death. In this podcast, we explore attachment theory and consider the impact it has on child development and our approaches in the classroom.

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This series of podcasts seeks to support everybody working in the schools sector to gain an understanding of what we mean by Trauma-informed practice, to understand what good practice in this area looks like and to share practical strategies that can really make a difference. We will consider the best available evidence from the fields of psychology, education research and the health and care sector to help us refine our approaches within the classroom.

In this week's episode we discuss 'Fight, Flight, Freeze, Friend or Flop and Unmet Needs'. The freeze, flop, friend, fight or flight reactions are immediate, automatic and instinctive responses to fear that are likely to be the responses experienced by learners affected by ACEs. In this podcast, we consider these responses and what they can tell us about the experiences and feelings of our students, which will then inform how we work with them.

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This series of podcasts seeks to support everybody working in the schools sector to gain an understanding of what we mean by Trauma-informed practice, to understand what good practice in this area looks like and to share practical strategies that can really make a difference. We will consider the best available evidence from the fields of psychology, education research and the health and care sector to help us refine our approaches within the classroom.

In this week's episode we discuss 'The Brain and Trauma'. The brain is the at the centre of any conversations linked to trauma. This is where the impact of trauma is felt, and the responses to trauma are played out. In this podcast, we explore what happens in the brain for those affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences, and consider what this means for our practice when supporting these learners.

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This series of podcasts seeks to support everybody working in the schools sector to gain an understanding of what we mean by Trauma-informed practice, to understand what good practice in this area looks like and to share practical strategies that can really make a difference. We will consider the best available evidence from the fields of psychology, education research and the health and care sector to help us refine our approaches within the classroom.

In this weeks episode we discuss 'Adverse Childhood Experiences'. Childhood is a vulnerable time, and what happens to us then has significant impact. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) describe traumatic experiences that can have lasting effects into adulthood. The more ACEs someone experiences, the more challenging they may be to overcome. In this podcast, we take a look at what adverse childhood experiences are, what impact they may have, how to prevent them—and most importantly, explore coping strategies for those affected by ACEs.

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This series of podcasts seeks to support everybody working in the schools sector to gain an understanding of what we mean by Trauma-informed practice, to understand what good practice in this area looks like and to share practical strategies that can really make a difference. We will consider the best available evidence from the fields of psychology, education research and the health and care sector to help us refine our approaches within the classroom.

In today's episode we will be talking about 'The Key Principles of Trauma-informed practice', which are safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, empowerment and cultural consideration are the key principles of trauma-informed practice. In this podcast, we will explore these principles as the bedrock for effective practice.

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This series of podcasts seeks to support everybody working in the schools sector to gain an understanding of what we mean by Trauma-informed practice, to understand what good practice in this area looks like and to share practical strategies that can really make a difference. We will consider the best available evidence from the fields of psychology, education research and the health and care sector to help us refine our approaches within the classroom.

In today's episode we discuss 'What is Trauma?'. Trauma results from an event, series of events, or set of circumstances that is experienced by an individual as harmful or life threatening. While unique to the individual, generally the experience of trauma can cause lasting adverse effects, limiting the ability to function and achieve mental, physical, social, emotional or spiritual well-being. In this podcast, we will unpick this concept, examining how this may manifest itself in school-life.

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