Trauma-Informed Training for Schools & FE Colleges

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At SattvaTIE, we believe the best possible staff are those who continue developing professionally — not only for themselves, but for the benefit of everyone around them. When staff feel supported, confident, and well-resourced, they help create safer, more compassionate workspaces where emotional wellbeing is actively supported.

Our in-person trauma-informed training is designed specifically for schools and Further Education settings, supporting staff to better understand the impact of stress and trauma, while developing practical strategies that are realistic within the demands of education.

This training is non-clinical, education-led, and grounded in everyday professional practice.

Why Trauma-Informed Training?

Staff working in education are increasingly navigating high emotional demand, complex behaviour, and sustained pressure. Trauma-informed practice offers staff a framework for understanding behaviour — in students and in themselves — without blame or overwhelm.

Trauma-informed training supports staff to:

• Respond rather than react

• Communicate with clarity and compassion

• Maintain healthy professional boundaries

• Reduce stress, burnout, and emotional overload

• Create calmer, safer learning and working environments

This work supports staff wellbeing, professional sustainability, and positive educational outcomes.

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Training Themes

All training is tailored to the needs of your setting and staff group. Common themes include:

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Trauma-Informed Communication

• Understanding behaviour through a trauma-informed lens

• Language that de-escalates challenging situations

• Staying regulated during difficult interactions

Healthy Boundaries in Education

• The difference between empathy and over-extension

• Recognising and preventing burnout

• Holding compassionate, professional boundaries

Nervous System Regulation

• How stress and trauma affect the nervous system

• The role of breath and movement in regulation

• Simple, accessible techniques staff can use during the working day

Supporting Staff Wellbeing

• Recognising signs of chronic stress and secondary trauma

• Creating emotionally safer working environments

• Embedding sustainable wellbeing practices into daily routines

Sessions are interactive, reflective, and rooted in real-world educational experience.

Who Is This Training For?

• Primary and secondary school staff

• Further Education college staff

• Teaching staff, support staff, SEN teams, pastoral teams

• Senior leadership teams

• Whole-staff INSET days or smaller focused CPD groups

Training Format & Investment

Trauma-informed training at SattvaTIE is delivered as specialist professional development. Pricing reflects session design, preparation, delivery, and the expertise required to work safely and effectively with education professionals.

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