Trauma Informed Practice
Trauma-Informed Practice is an approach that recognises how difficult or distressing experiences can affect a young person’s behaviour, emotions, and ability to learn. In school, this means we focus on understanding why a student may be struggling rather than simply reacting to what we see. Staff are trained to respond with empathy, consistency, and support, helping students to feel safe, valued, and understood. By building positive relationships and creating a calm, predictable environment, we aim to help every young person feel secure and ready to achieve their best.
Aspire Academy presents a warm, welcoming, and highly structured environment where staff work with clarity and compassion. The school is visibly well-organised, and expectations for behaviour and routines are high, but not rigidly enforced without adaptation for the needs of some children. Instead, there is a balance between structure and nurture—reflective of a culture that prioritises psychological safety and relational trust - Trauma Informed Schools UK June 2025
Staff Training
