Barriers to Life:

Barriers, Need and Trauma

This theme provides an introduction to some key ideas regarding the causes of barriers to learning, including the part trauma plays in affecting how people might react in a range of situations.

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Featured Video Content:

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2 minutes 28 seconds

Barriers: An Introduction

Featured Speaker: Cheryl Powell - Lead Training Officer

Cheryl Powell, Lead Training Officer explores different types of barriers young people face, the importance of identifying irregular behaviour, and how best to engage with parents or next of kin.

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Duration: 3 minutes 55 seconds

Trauma: An introduction

Claire Stevens - Quality & Performance Manager - On Course SW

Claire Stevens explores different types of traumas, explains how symptoms can develop over time, and the importance of recognising signs in order to help young people overcome trauma.

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3 minutes 13 seconds

Trauma: Things to Consider

Claire Stevens - Quality & Performance Manager - On Course SW

Claire Stevens explains how to recognise and communicate with a student suffering with trauma, and the simple techniques and support groups that can help them feel safe, and secure in the classroom.

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Barriers: An Introduction

Trauma: An Introduction

Trauma: Things to consider

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Barriers: An Introduction

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Barriers: An Introduction

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Trauma: An Introduction

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Assessment - Trauma: An Introduction

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Trauma: Things To Consider

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Trauma: Things To Consider

Resources

The following resources provide useful additional information and links to support you and to extend your understanding.