Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)
Date: December 15th to 19th, 2025
Time: T.B.D.
Topic: Trauma informed practices in ECCE training (Child Trauma Toolkit for Educators)
Description: Manualized training for school administrators, teachers, staff, and parents on working with traumatized children in the ECCE centers. Sections include information on trauma-informed care (TIC) for educators/staff and for parents. The Toolkit has ten (10) fact sheets on different aspects of trauma in schools and how educators and parents can respond. This in-depth training will equip center staff members and parents with practical resources and strategies to support traumatize children within the ECCE centers.
Objective: The training objectives are designed to equip educators and staff with the knowledge and skills necessary to create a safe, supportive, and healing environment for young children who have experienced trauma. Trainees will be able to define what constitutes trauma, particularly in early childhood care and education, and understand how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and other traumatic events can affect a child’s brain development, behavior, and learning. Participants will learn to identify common behavioral, emotional, and physical indicators of trauma in young children, such as difficulties with emotional regulation, attachment issues, and sudden changes in behavior. Educators and parents will learn to respond to challenging behaviors with patience and understanding, using strategies that teach new skills rather than simply punishing the child. This includes avoiding re-traumatization and creating a sense of predictability. Trainees will recognize the risk of secondary traumatic stress and compassion fatigue and will learn strategies to protect their own well-being so they can continue to provide effective care.
Target Audience: ECCE Centre Staff, Parents
Point Person: Ms. Masudah Baptiste, ECCE Family/Community Support Coordinator
Mode of Delivery: Delivery through use of a manual