Trauma training for the care experienced children and young people (CYP) workforce
Following the successful pilot of Trauma Skilled level training, part of the National Trauma Training Programme (NTTP), work began in March 2023 to roll it out to priority groups in the workforce supporting Care Experienced Children and Young People.
These included:
- Children’s Hearings Scotland
- Scottish Children’s Reporters Administration
- support staff in secure care
- public health nurses including school nurses, health visitors and care experienced nurses
- professionals with a CYP remit from third sector organisations such as advocacy workers
In total 456 professionals completed the Trauma Skilled training.
A train the trainers (TtT) programme is being offered to stakeholders, to make the training sustainable and extend its reach. The first cohort of TtT took place in March and will continue to roll out in 23/24.
Overall, the training was well received, with evaluation data showing an increase in positive self-reports of achieving the learning objectives.
Read some of that feedback below:
“Incredibly useful. The trainers acknowledged the concerns, limitations and challenges that are present in my role. They were able to teach with context, reassurance and encouragement which has given me confidence in delivering trauma informed/skilled practice. This training is highly relevant to my role and the matter in which it was delivered was clear, concise and informative. I truly believe my practice will be better having completed this training. (Thank you!)."
"This training is of fundamental importance; it’s a foundation on which to build a more aware and socially cohesive society in Scotland."
"The opportunities to discuss were great at the training day, and I think the quality and accessibility of the e-learning made that possible. The key messages came over very clearly, and I think were very empowering in making it clear that everyday interactions carried out with care can be small steps to allow someone to recover from their trauma."
July, 25 2023