Trauma-informed practice in schools: An explainer
This report was originally published 28 January 2020.
Summary
This explainer briefly summarises the evidence on trauma-informed practice within an educational context. It is intended as a brief introduction to the topic for teachers, principals and other school staff. It provides information on six key questions:
- What is trauma?
- How prevalent is developmental trauma among children in NSW?
- How can teachers and school staff recognise behaviours related to trauma?
- What is trauma-informed practice?
- What strategies can schools and teachers use to support students impacted by trauma?
- How can schools care for staff who are supporting students impacted by trauma?
Some links to further reading are provided within the text for readers wanting a more advanced understanding of developmental trauma and trauma-informed practice within an educational context.