Introduction In recent years, the rise of vaping in children and young people has emerged as a silent, yet deeply consequential, public health crisis. Unlike the more visible issues facing schools and colleges which include attendance, exclusion or academic attainment, vaping is often concealed, misunderstood and minimised. Its presence in educational settings is not only […]

IntroductionSignificant educational challenges can present for children in care due to experiences of trauma, instability and disrupted schooling. Put simply, schooling isn't equitable for trauma affected pupils. If not properly addressed, this may result in school exclusions. Exclusions can exacerbate feelings of rejection, hinder educational progress and increase the risk of social isolation for children […]

Introduction "We are living in uncertain times" is a phrase that has been repeated across the centuries giving us an indication of the challenges that societies face. Uncertainty is unavoidable and very much a part of being human. That said, when we are knee deep in turbulence (which will be relative to our own society […]

Writing has long been used to satisfy the call to heal from emotional distress, to understand more of our internal workings and to share what we have learnt in the process of experiencing something we have struggled with or found traumatic. I first learned of this wonderful healing ability in its full entirety as I […]

Underpinning Trauma Informed principles into your setting, service or system is now more important than ever. A trauma-informed approach can support children, young people, families and those working in the settings that support them, dealing with the impact of the areas highlighted in the report above.

As described by David Emerson and Elisabeth Hopper in their book “Overcoming Trauma Through Yoga” Human beings are tender creatures - we are born with our hearts open. Sometimes our open hearts encounter experiences that shatter us. Sometimes we encounter experiences that so violate our sense of safety, order, predictability and rights, that we feel […]