ACEs & the Toxic Trio Training (Non-Statutory)

Keeping Children Safe in Education states that education staff are well placed to observe children day-to-day and identify those children who have suffered adverse childhood experiences of abuse and neglect, recognising that these experiences can have a lasting impact on their behaviour and education.

The ‘toxic trio’ or ‘trio of vulnerabilities’ points to three experiences that have been identified as common features of families where children have been harmed, including violence in the family home, parent/carer mental health and/or substance abuse.

This 2-hour whole school session uses videos, current research, and interactive workshops to increase the confidence of all staff in understanding and recognising the impact of these adverse experiences.

Available for onsite and virtual delivery.

• Consider research and context in these identified areas

• A clear understanding of ACEs and what may happen to the developing brain

• Consider how a trauma-informed response is needed and how this works

• Understand the potential lifelong affects to a child who has experienced ACE’s

• Understand the need for professional curiosity and consideration of signs and indicators

• Know what to do if they are concerned about a child, and where to go for support.

• Practical breakouts including healthy coping strategies and grounding techniques are embedded to increase the confidence of all staff in dealing with concerning behaviour.

• Participation certificate for all attendees

• Information Booklet with links to all resources referred to throughout the training.

To support compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education:

• Delegate online assessment which provides your mechanism to evidence your staff/volunteer understanding of the training content and their safeguarding responsibilities. Individual assessments are collated to provide a management report with RAG review to evidence all delegates understanding and identify any gaps in knowledge or individual concerns.

£115 +VAT (99 credits for package holders)

This workshop is ideal as a whole school or setting training module for current and new clients, and is targeted at;

• School staff and volunteers

• Governors, trustees and management committees

• Early years settings

• Registered childcare providers