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Attachment Aware Trauma Recovery Informed Behaviour (Universal and Targeted) Emotional Support

AATRIButeS is a proactive, preventive, relational approach to supporting children developing pro-social behaviour based on promoting an attachment aware, trauma informed culture of mutual respect, compassionate curiosity and empathy where relational ways of working are prioritised. AATRIButeS will help professionals to provide opportunities for second chance learning for those CYP with a history of early adversity or developmental trauma in order to close gaps, promote inclusivity and ensure that recovery is promoted. AATRIButES will help practitioners to notice what they do on their best days to meet needs and help children learn the appropriate behaviour for a particular context and thereby increase confidence in practice so that everyone has ‘more good days at school’. 

 

Visit The Virtual School website for full details - Training Timetable 2024-2025 | Virtual School (gloucestershire.gov.uk)

10th July 2025 9:30 - 15:00

Dowty's Sports and Social
Down Hatherley Lane
Gloucester
GL2 9QH

Please contact courtney.hopson@gloucestershire.gov.uk to book onto this Virtual School Training opportunity. Non-attendance or less than 3 full working days’ notice of cancellation for online courses or 5 full working days for face-to-face courses will incur a cost of £100 per delegate. Contact courtney.hopson@gloucestershire.gov.uk to cancel. If you would like to attend but are unable, please contact us to discuss. We might be able to help. 

Digital Resilience

Gloucestershire Constabulary are excited to offer a comprehensive presentation designed specifically for parents, providing them with the tools and insights to keep their children safe online.The session lasts approximately 1hr 15 minutes and contains topics such as:

  •  Understanding Online Risks – Identify the various 
    dangers your children may encounter online, including 
    cyberbullying, predators and harmful content.
  • Social Media and Apps safety – Learn best practices for 
    social media and applications. How to configure privacy 
    settings and protect your child’s information.
  • Parental Control Tools – Explore tools and settings to 
    monitor and control your child’s online activities.
  • Encouraging Open Communications – Gain tips on 
    fostering honest conversations about internet use and 
    creating a supportive environment.
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The presentation is of course free of charge and can be presented at any time of the schools choosing, preferably whenever will encourage the best turnout of parents.

Contact us if you would like us to do this in your school

To be arranged with the school. To book a session at your school please contact Simon Williams direct

For bookings, please contact PC Simon Williams of the Gloucestershire Digital Investigations Unit by email on 
simon.williams@gloucestershire.police.uk

Getting Court for Teachers/ Lecturers

Gloucestershire Healthy Living and Learning have been offered a unique opportunity to invite secondary teachers and lecturers to visit Gloucester Crown Court whilst it is in session. This will provide educational professionals with a unique insight into the English Criminal Justice system, support and inform the teaching of The Law, PSHE and Citizenship. As you know our ‘Getting Court’ scheme has been offering this opportunity for students for many years. Judge Lawrie is very keen to offer teachers the same chance! There will be an opportunity for teachers to ask questions of Judge Lawrie during the morning.

Message to all teachers from Judge Lawrie:

“Getting Court has now been running for 10 years. Different schools attend Gloucester Crown Court each month and learn about the rule of law and how the Criminal Justice System works. They watch real cases and see real defendants being sentenced. Sometimes they observe a jury returning with a verdict.

What has become very clear is that teachers who themselves attend know very little about how the Criminal Justice System works and those who have attended have found the morning both interesting and rewarding. I am passionate about explaining to all-comers how the system works, how it affects everyday life, its strengths and weaknesses and the type of people who find themselves in the dock.

Please come along to Court. I think you will find it personally interesting, and it will give you information to help keep young people informed about our judicial system”.

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis, initially at one place per school/college. If you would like to attend this event at Gloucester Crown Court then please select 'Book Now' and complete the form. 

6th March 2026 9:30 - 12:30

Gloucester Crown Court
Longsmith Street
Gloucester
GL1 2TS

Mental Health - e-learning package (Train the Trainer)

Mental Health e-learning ‘Train the Trainer’ Course

This has been designed in conjunction with CYPS and is an incredibly accessible tool.

Course Aims

To help all primary and secondary school staff to understand the more common mental health problems children and young people may face.

To recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems

To guide a child or young person towards the right support

To help children and young people cope and manage their lives.

This course is for:

All primary and secondary school staff wishing to develop their knowledge and skills around Mental Health. It is intended that after receiving training, delegates will then ask questions on how to then deliver the package themselves. All participants will need a laptop or tablet and internet access to complete the session, which lasts 90 minutes.

If you would like the trainer to come in to school to deliver this FREE training, to arrange a date please email us with your name, school name, phone number and possible dates to ghll@Gloucestershire.gov.uk

Contact us if you would like us to do this in your school

To be arranged with the school

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity

MAAC is an independent charity and healthcare provider that is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). 
 
MAAC are committed to supporting young people’s educational development. Unfortunately a child is airlifted every other day, which is why they want to help youngsters better understand their vital lifesaving service and the importance of staying safe.
 
School age children are our future paramedics, pilots and fundraisers, and engaging them with this charity helps to safeguard the future of the service. 
 
Please see below a list of what Midlands Air Ambulance Charity can offer your school:
 
• We can offer students an assembly with presentation and talk about the charity, which would be suitable for their age group
 
• A visit to the school with the helipod (a decommissioned helicopter pod that children can sit in and experience) more suitable for younger children up to around 10 years old
 
• CPR training – we can teach up to 20 children at a time, and each session lasts around 45 mins (years 5/6 onwards)
 
• Bleed control training – can be done alongside CPR training
 
Contact us if you would like us to do this in your school

To be arranged with the school

To find out more about their education programme, click here. 

To book a session for your school please click here to contact the charity directly.