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Critical Incident: Supporting children with traumatic experiences

It is estimated that 1 in 4 children attending school has been exposed to a traumatic event
that can affect learning and behaviour (National Traumatic Stress Network).

Outline
Children, like adults, sometimes experience or witness something extremely frightening and
dangerous. This can cause a traumatic stress reaction, which affects the way the child thinks,
feels and behaves. Children can be as severely affected as adults. If you recognise it, you will be
better able to help children to recover, and also to know when to seek professional help.

Description
In this training event we will explore how children are affected by traumatic events, and how
schools can support these children. Examples of traumatic events are physical or sexual
abuse/assaults, witnessing domestic violence, road traffic accidents, the death of a loved one,
war, natural disasters, terrorist attacks.
We will have a look at the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACE’s), how schools can
undertake steps to become an ACE aware school, and how this fits in with supporting children with
emotional health and well-being.

Outcome
Attending this workshop will enable you to:
Know how children are affected by traumatic events and be able recognise signs and symptoms
Understand the possible impact on learning and behaviour
Identify strategies which will support children who have experienced trauma
Know about accessing additional support

Audience
30/01/2019 09:00 – 13:00
Title: Supporting children with traumatic experiences
Venue: Professional Development Centre (Norwich)
(1 – Training Room), 144 Woodside Road, Norwich,
Norfolk, NR7 9QL

Trainer: Bianca Finger-Berry
Critical Incident
Supporting children with traumatic experiences
It is estimated that 1 in 4 children attending school has been exposed to a traumatic event
that can affect learning and behaviour (National Traumatic Stress Network).
Any member of staff supporting children with traumatic experiences
Booking Information
Cost: free for LA schools and academies with a Critical Incident Subscription, £70 for schools with
an EPSS contract, £80 for all other schools/settings
http://s4s.norfolk.gov.uk/Event/76836
Cancellation Policy:
For cancellations made by the school/establishment more than 14 working days prior to the course
date, no charge will be made. A £20 administration fee will be levied per person for cancellations
less than 14 days. Alternatively, you can arrange for a colleague to take your place..
Programme
30/01/2019 09:00 – 13:00

EPSS