Step into the Role of a Trauma-Informed Governor – Your Leadership Matters
Understanding ACEs for Governors – Introductory Course
Course Description:
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have a profound impact on children’s wellbeing, learning, and future life outcomes. For school governors, understanding ACEs is key to fostering safe, supportive, and trauma-aware school environments.
This self-paced online course equips governors with practical knowledge, strategies, and confidence to champion student wellbeing and resilience. Through engaging content, interactive slides, case studies, and reflection exercises, governors will explore the science of ACEs, their effects on children and families, and how schools can respond effectively.
While this course is non-accredited, it provides valuable professional insight and actionable strategies for governance, enhancing your leadership and decision-making in school settings.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Define ACEs and understand their prevalence and impact on children’s development.
Recognize the links between ACEs, mental health, and learning outcomes.
Understand the governor’s role in supporting trauma-informed schools.
Identify strategies to create safe, nurturing, and resilient school environments.
Apply learning to real-life scenarios through reflection and case study analysis.
earning Materials:
Handout (PDF) – Includes:
ACE definitions and examples
Summary of impacts on learning and behavior
Trauma-informed strategies checklist
Key references and resources
Case Study Assessment
Scenario: A student with multiple ACEs shows academic decline and behavioral challenges.
Participants reflect on governance actions and policy considerations.
Delivery Method:
Fully self-paced online
Engaging slides
Approximate completion time: 4 hours
Why Governors Should Enroll:
Gain essential knowledge for safeguarding and wellbeing
Enhance strategic leadership and policy-making skills
Make a tangible difference in the lives of students affected by trauma
Flexible, online learning to fit your schedule
Please note: This course is not yet formally accredited, and CPD hours are based on the estimated learning time.
