Training : The Biology of Child Poverty  

 

The training course is a deep-dive into the effects of poverty on the growing bodies of children using the latest scientific and social research.

It is tailored to school staff and they do not need a background in science to participate.

The course typically lasts an hour and includes time for teachers to discuss how the learning can be incorporated into the school setting.

 

Feedback from Deputy Head, Cristina King, St Luke's Primary School, East London

"I could not recommend Helen's training session on The Biology of Child Poverty enough.  The course content was entirely relevant to our school setting, and the community in which we are based, providing new, and much needed, perspectives on the impact of poverty on children and their families, and how this can present itself. Alongside this, Helen provided practical and realistic suggestions for supporting children, with a focus on making these manageable for schools and their staff.

Teachers and support staff alike were engaged throughout the training, and fed back overwhelmingly positively. Thank you! "

 

Topics which are covered in the training include:

  • The genetics and neuroscience of poverty
  • Teaching children living in poverty
  • Suppressed emotions
  • Inflammation and stress
  • Inter-generational poverty
  • Traumatic Brain Injuries and the prison population
  • Touch hunger
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and treatment
  • Ultra-processed food and the brain
  • Adverse Childhood Experiences and addiction
  • Obesity
  • Sleep deprivation
  • New ways to support children at school

Breakout groups then discuss their current or future areas of work, and consider the following:

 

  • How can the learning be applied to your work?
  • How does the learning make you think differently or more holistically?
  • What are the quick wins and longer-term ideas?
  • We feedback to the wider group and have a broader discussion.
  • We conclude with a list of the next steps that the group or the organisation can take forward and a feedback form.

 

I can create bespoke packages if there are particular areas you would like to focus on.

The course is currently free for schools. Please contact me to arrange a date.

 

 

 

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