Building Trauma-Informed Practice: ARC Training Opportunity This April

Across our VCSE sector and wider public services, we know that many of the individuals and families we support have experienced trauma, whether recognised or not. Understanding how trauma shapes behaviour, relationships and development is essential if we are to respond in a way that is compassionate, effective and truly person-centred.

A valuable training opportunity is being offered this April to help strengthen that understanding and build practical skills across the workforce.

What is the ARC Training?

This interactive twilight session is designed to support professionals to deepen their knowledge of trauma and apply trauma-informed approaches within their day-to-day roles. It is particularly suited to those who have direct or regular contact with children and young people.

The session will explore:

• What trauma is and how it affects children and young people
• The impact of early trauma on development
• Key principles of trauma-informed practice
• Understanding behaviour through a trauma-informed lens
• Practical ways to apply these approaches within your role

This is a more in-depth session, offering space for reflection, discussion and learning that can be directly applied in practice.

Who Should Attend?

This training is especially relevant for colleagues working across:

• Health and Social Care
• Youth Justice
• Emergency Services
• Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations

For VCSE organisations in particular, this is a fantastic opportunity to strengthen frontline practice, support staff confidence and improve outcomes for the children and young people you work alongside.

45 Minute E-Learning session can be found here

Training Details

• Date: 16 April 2026
• Time: 4:00 PM (Evening session)
• Format: Online

To find out more about the programme click here

Book your place: Half Day ARC Training – Online Evening (via Eventbrite) click here

Why This Matters

Being trauma-informed is not about having all the answers. It is about creating safe, supportive environments, recognising what might sit behind behaviours, and responding in ways that build trust and resilience.

Opportunities like this help ensure our workforce feels equipped, supported and confident to meet the needs of those they serve.

We encourage you to share this opportunity with your teams and networks. Investing in knowledge and understanding like this strengthens not only individual practice, but the wider system of care across our communities.