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Impact Reports
Transforming Lives Through Trauma-Informed Care

Empowering Practitioners to Provide Early Support for Children, Young People, and Families Affected by Trauma

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Healing Together Programme Evaluation
Working With Kent Family Hub

Kent Family Hub have embedded the Healing Together programme as a core service to provide vital support for children and young people affected by domestic abuse. By aligning with the domestic abuse service strand, the programme addresses a critical gap in provision, recognising the limited services available for children....

Kent Family Hubs Impact Report

Helping education, health and social care to make a sustainable impact across the UK and beyond

For each child that has learnt techniques for managing their emotions as a result of the Healing Together programme has a monetary value of £2,066 per child.

Investing in Change: £19.62 Back for Every £1 Forward

Social Return on Investment is a type of cost benefit analysis that is calculated using financial values (proxies) for each outcome the programme delivers.

To make sure we do not overstate or over claim for the contribution Innovating Minds has made to each outcome (as we recognise that other practitioners/agencies will also be contributing to these outcomes) the figures are adjusted to identify the proportion of the outcomes we can claim we have delivered.

Impact Report: The Power of early Intervention The Peterborough's Healing Together Journey

The Impact of Peterborough Women’s Aid’s Healing Together Programme

We’re proud to share the latest impact report from Peterborough Women’s Aid, showcasing the incredible outcomes of the Healing Together programme—part of the E-Scape Project supporting children affected by domestic abuse.

Funded by the NHS Healthier Futures Fund, this initiative has been quietly transforming lives across Peterborough since April 2024. With over 100 referrals in its first year, the programme is not only meeting a critical need but also setting a new standard for trauma-informed care in educational settings.

Manchester Metropolitan University Independent Report: Salutem's Children's Homes

Salutem's Children's Homes

Independent Evaluation from the Manchester Metropolitan University: Healing Together within Children's Homes.

The evaluation conducted by Manchester Metropolitan University, highlights the transformative impact of the Healing Together programmes in Salutem’s children’s homes. This comprehensive report underscores the programme’s success in fostering a journey of healing among children in care. Discover the key findings and insights that can inform and enhance your work in supporting children affected by complex trauma and mental ill-health.

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Children & Youth Services Review

The Impact of the Healing Together Programme for Children and Young People Affected by Domestic Abuse.

This ground breaking study, conducted by Cuneen, Patel, and Fox (2025), delves into the profound impact of the Healing Together programme on children aged 5 to 16 years who have been affected by domestic abuse. The findings are not only promising but also highlight the critical importance of early intervention in mitigating the long-term effects of trauma.

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Manchester City Council

Manchester City Council and the Public Health Team have taken a transformative step to better support children and families facing complex challenges.

They have commissioned seven Early Help practitioners as Healing Together facilitators, reflecting a proactive commitment to frontline practitioners. This initiative equips them with evidence-based training, valuable resources, and ongoing support to address the deep-rooted effects of trauma. By investing in their workforce, the Early Help teams are strengthening their impact and ensuring families receive the best possible care.

Supporting children and young people affected by domestic abuse

Supporting children & young people affected by domestic abuse

Trauma informed approach & practice to supporting children & young people  affected by domestic abuse

These papers bring together the work that Innovating Minds has carried out since 2016 with supporting children and young people affected by domestic abuse.

  • Sample size 654
  • Statistically significant impact 
  • Qualitative & quantitative analysis 
  • This evidence based model is cost effective, scalable and sustainable
Child abuse and neglect article

Child Abuse & Neglect Article

How do young people who have experienced parental intimate partner abuse make sense of romantic relationships? A qualitative analysis

The aim of the present study was to explore how young people who have experienced parental IPA understand and make sense of romantic relationships.

It was hoped that this would provide novel insights in order to inform existing support services and intervention programmes that aim to reduce the intergenerational cycle and transmission of IPA.

Domestic Abuse Trauma Informed Training

Domestic Abuse Trauma Informed Training

A trauma sensitive practitioner led  approach to support children and young  people affected by domestic abuse

This paper highlights the evidence base of the domestic abuse trauma informed training.

  • Sample size 698
  • Increase in confidence in supporting children affected by domestic abuse
  • Increase in knowledge and understanding of the impact of domestic abuse on children
  • Increase in confidence of working with children using a trauma informed approach
Real Measurable & Sustainable Impact
“Our partnership with Innovating Minds has been instrumental in elevating the abilities of our teams to provide positive, constructive support to young people with very complex needs in an environment of high levels of oversight to ensure that safeguarding is assured.”
John Gooden
CEO from Salutem Care & Education
“The staff take an innovative approach to supporting children’s behaviour. This has fed into research, as the staff have taken part in a university-led research programme as part of developing their approach… Incidents are notably less frequent or severe”
Recognised by Ofsted