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Trauma‑Informed Training & Professional Development

At The Centre of Excellence in Child Trauma C.I.C (CoECT), we provide a complete pathway of trauma‑informed learning for parents, carers, educators, social workers, and organisations.

 

Our training is grounded in real‑world experience, neuroscience, attachment theory, and therapeutic practice — designed to help you understand trauma, respond with confidence, and create environments where children can feel safe and supported.

 

Whether you’re looking for accredited qualifications, CPD workshops, or whole‑team training, you’ll find everything you need here.

Building Confidence, Skills, and Understanding for Everyone Supporting Traumatised Children

 

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Who Our Training Is For

Our programmes support:

 

- Foster parents  

- Adoptive parents  

- Kinship carers  

- Social workers  

- Teachers and school leaders  

- Early years practitioners  

- Residential care staff  

- Youth workers  

- Organisations supporting vulnerable children  

 

Whether you’re new to trauma‑informed practice or looking to deepen your expertise, we have training to suit your needs.

Our Training Pathways

We offer three main types of training:

Explore Our Training Options

Accredited Customised Qualifications  

Externally accredited by NCFE CACHE, these qualifications provide structured, in‑depth learning for parents, carers, and professionals.  

CoECT Certificated Qualifications  

Self‑paced online learning designed to build trauma‑informed understanding and practical skills.  â€‹

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CPD & Workshops  

Flexible, accessible training sessions for individuals, teams, and organisations.  

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Training for Organisations

Organisational Support for Fostering, Kinship & Adoption Services

Our Assessment Frameworks in Fostering and Kinship Care, CPD and consultancy for fostering services, schools and early years settings support you in embedding a trauma-informed approach to practice.

Early Years & Schools Training  

Specialist training for nurseries, primary schools, secondary schools, and SEN settings.  â€‹

Why Choose CoECT Training?

Delivered by experienced trauma‑informed practitioners  

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- Grounded in neuroscience, attachment, and therapeutic parenting  

- Practical, real‑world strategies  

- Flexible delivery (online, in‑person, or blended)  

- Suitable for individuals, teams, and whole organisations  

- Designed to meet statutory and regulatory requirements  

Not Sure Which Training Is Right for You?

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We’re here to help you choose the most suitable qualification or training pathway for your role, experience, and goals.

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