ACEs and Multi-agency Collaboration (In-Person Training Course) (6 CPD Learning Hours)

ACEs and Multi-Agency Collaboration
Full-Day In-Person Training (7 Hours)
Includes Handouts, Case Studies, Assessment, and CPD Certificate (Non-Accredited)
Delivered by Dr Lydia Taiwo, ACEs Educator and Specialist Consultant

Course Description
This comprehensive, one-day face-to-face course provides professionals with an in-depth understanding of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the importance of multi-agency collaboration in safeguarding and supporting vulnerable children and families.

Participants will explore how trauma and toxic stress affect children’s development, behaviour, and learning — and how coordinated intervention across health, education, social care, and community services can create effective, trauma-informed support systems.

Delivered by Dr Lydia Taiwo, an experienced ACEs Educator, Specialist Consultant, and Psychotherapist with professional and lived experience, this training blends academic knowledge, clinical insight, and authentic personal perspective. Dr Taiwo has contributed to child protection conferences and brings over 20 years of safeguarding experience, as well as lived experience as a survivor of seven ACEs. Her delivery offers a unique and compassionate depth of understanding that bridges theory and practice.

This interactive session combines lecture presentations, group discussions, real-world case studies, and reflective activities, providing participants with practical strategies and tools to strengthen their collaborative safeguarding practice.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Define Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and describe their short- and long-term impacts on health, learning, and behaviour.
Understand the principles of trauma-informed and ACE-aware practice.
Recognise the importance of early identification and timely intervention.
Describe how effective multi-agency collaboration improves outcomes for children and families.
Identify roles and responsibilities within safeguarding partnerships.
Apply practical strategies for information sharing and coordinated action.
Reflect on professional wellbeing and self-care when working with trauma-affected individuals.

Course Content
The ACEs framework and its relevance in safeguarding
Understanding toxic stress and trauma responses
Roles of key agencies: education, health, social care, and community services
Barriers and enablers to effective multi-agency collaboration
Case study discussions and applied exercises
Reflective practice and professional resilience
Strategies for embedding trauma-informed principles in everyday practice

Learning Materials and Assessment
Comprehensive Handouts – key points, frameworks, and practical tools
Case Studies – real-life scenarios for group analysis and discussion
Assessment – short reflective activity and multiple-choice questions to consolidate learning
Please note: This course is not yet formally accredited, and CPD hours are based on the estimated learning time.

Learning Outcomes
Participants completing this course will:

Gain a solid understanding of ACEs and their relevance in multi-agency safeguarding work.
Develop confidence in engaging collaboratively across professional boundaries.
Be able to implement trauma-informed and ACE-aware strategies in their workplace.
Strengthen their ability to identify, support, and protect children affected by adversity.
Enhance their professional practice through reflection, empathy, and partnership working.

Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:

Teachers, Designated Safeguarding Leads, and School Staff
Health and Social Care Professionals
Police, Youth, and Probation Officers
Counsellors, Therapists, and Pastoral Staff
Charity and Community Organisation Workers
Anyone involved in child safeguarding and wellbeing