Relationships: the hidden driver of system change

Relationships: the hidden driver of system change

When services talk about transformation, the conversation often centres on strategy, governance, performance and implementation. These...

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Safety: Protecting The Workforce That Protects Families

Safety: Protecting The Workforce That Protects Families

When services discuss trauma-informed practice, conversations often focus on children, families and communities. And rightly so. However,...

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What Has This Child Experienced? Reframing Trauma in Schools

What Has This Child Experienced? Reframing Trauma in Schools

Key reflections from Dr Asha Patel's TES SEND Show 2026 presentation

By Asha Patel

Why good intentions, excellent training and genuine commitment do not always lead to sustainable change

Action: Turning Trauma-Informed Theory Into Everyday Practice

Why good intentions, excellent training and genuine commitment do not always lead to sustainable change Over the years, I've had countless...

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Why Curiosity Matters Every organisation has a story. Data tells part of it. Practitioners tell another part. Families tell another. Leaders tell another. Curiosity brings these perspectives together.

Curiosity: The First Step Most Services Skip

When services begin exploring trauma-informed practice, the natural instinct is often to move quickly towards action. Leaders want plans.

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