Category: Understanding early adversity

Thinking of children’s need developmentally

Download PDF Thinking of children’s need developmentally Many adopted and care experienced children have gaps in their development as a result of their in-utero and early life experiences. Rather than having s disorder, they may be functioning like much younger children in some ways. If we can understand this, we can meet them where they […]

Gathering Children’s Views of their needs in school

Download PDF Gathering Children’s Views of their needs in school The voice of an adopted or care experienced child and their views are invaluable in understanding what they need. This ensures that children and young people are provided with opportunities to help shape and influence the type of support that they need in school and […]

Wellness for teachers facing children with ACEs

Download PDF Wellness for teachers facing children with ACEs A career in teaching consists of relationships. A teacher’s work is predominantly defined by the quality of their connection with their pupils. Children who suffer from adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can be very demanding from a relationship point of view. The maintenance of the emotional and […]

Aggressive Behaviours at School

Download PDF Aggressive Behaviours at School What educational tools can help a teacher deal with a child’s aggressive behaviour? It is not easy to handle violent situations within a class, but it is essential to remain calm. Children who communicate through violent and aggressive acts need to be confronted by adults who are able to […]

How to address sexualised behaviours in the classroom

Download PDF How to address sexualised behaviours in the classroom Adopted children, children living in foster families or in the community, and unaccompanied minors may have experienced different kinds of early adversity in their life course. Even if they are currently experiencing a protective/safe situation and the traumatic events have ended, these children may manifest […]

Early Adversity and stress triggers in the school Environment

Download PDF Early Adversity and stress triggers in the school Environment Children who have suffered early adversity and whose emotional development has been altered may have difficulties in self-regulation and their relationships with peers. Small changes in classroom tasks or routines, or less regulated play activities such as recess or lunchtime, can be highly stressful. […]