Primary School, Adolescence, Education and Social Skills, Child Health and Wellbeing, Trauma Informed Care
Date: Thursday 23 July
Time: 10.00 AM – 1.00 PM
Location: Online (Zoom)
Presented by: Megan Corcoran, Director of the Wagtail Institute
This 3-hour workshop will
- Equip you with the knowledge and confidence to advocate effectively for the educational needs and rights of the children and young people in your care
- Deepen your understanding of the barriers that can impact learning and engagement, including the effects of trauma, stress and disrupted schooling
- Assist you to develop clear, practical strategies to support success at home and in partnership with schools
- Allow opportunities for questions, shared experiences and applied scenarios
- Empower you by giving you strategies you can use immediately whilst helping you feel more grounded and supported in your role
This session is presented by Megan Corcoran, Director of the Wagtail Institute and trauma-informed wellbeing consultant. Megan is an experienced teacher, leader, university lecturer and workshop facilitator. Feedback from Megan’s previous sessions have been overwhelmingly positive, with carers reporting increased confidence in using the above strategies, noting a significant boost in both personal resilience and their ability to nurture their child(ren)’s mental health.
The session is designed for kinship, foster and permanent carers.
