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Trauma Informed? Dispelling the Jargon and How You Can Make a Difference by Terri Mitchell

Trauma Informed? Dispelling the Jargon and How You Can Make a Difference by Terri Mitchell

Explore the meaning behind common educational phrases like ‘Belonging Strategies’ and ‘Trauma Informed’ while discovering how to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives. Early years educator Terri Mitchell challenges us to shift our perspective on challenging behaviors and view them through a trauma-informed lens. Drawing from her extensive experience and training in Trauma Informed Schools, she explains how early childhood experiences shape brain development and why understanding trauma and attachment is crucial for every educator. This insightful post offers practical guidance on becoming an emotionally available adult who can positively impact children’s life outcomes.

The Importance of Self-Care Strategies for Staff, Children and Setting – Case Studies from the Early Years

The Importance of Self-Care Strategies for Staff, Children and Setting – Case Studies from the Early Years

In this blog post, by Dr. Louise Hannan, the complex emotional landscape of Early Years settings is explored through the lens of staff well-being and self-care strategies. Drawing from her experience as a practitioner, manager, and researcher, she examines how staff emotional well-being directly impacts children’s development through warm, responsive relationships. Through a case study with Bridgwater and Taunton College Childcare Centre, the research demonstrates how implementing simple self-care strategies can enhance job satisfaction, reduce stress, and create a more positive environment for both staff and children.

Promoting Positive Relationships through Relationship Mapping – Case Studies from the Early Years

Promoting Positive Relationships through Relationship Mapping – Case Studies from the Early Years

Relationship Mapping, Attachment and Attunement in the Early Years is a training course delivered by Jacqui Lewis, an early years specialist. The Bristol & Beyond Stronger Practice Hub funded Jacqui to extend the delivery of this training to include our SPH area. The course explores the concept of relationship mapping, using sociograms to visualise relationships, and provides an opportunity to reflect upon the individual and pedagogical factors which influence adult-child relationships, and to consider how to strengthen relationships so that every child has a meaningful connection.

Win Ten Fantastic Early Years Books in Our Giveaway

Win Ten Fantastic Early Years Books in Our Giveaway

We are giving away ten fantastic Early Years books to one lucky winner to celebrate our Communication, Language, and Literacy Regional Network. For more opportunities to win, please follow our social media channels. You can find us...

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