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Strong Starts Begin with Emotional Safety

Supporting early years settings to build emotionally safe, trauma-informed foundations for life

We equip senior managers to build safe, regulated environments for babies and children affected by trauma

Innovating Minds specialise in resourcing senior managers within the early years sector to lead trauma-informed systemic change. Our mission is to ensure that babies and young children affected by trauma such as domestic abuse can access safe, regulated environments supported by trauma-sensitive practitioners.

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Resourcing Leaders to Transform Early Years Through Trauma-Informed Practice

What we provide

We provide expert guidance, training, and strategic tools that enable leaders to embed trauma-informed principles across their settings. By focusing on whole-system transformation, we help create nurturing spaces where children’s emotional and developmental needs are truly understood and met.

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Our approach

Our approach is grounded in the latest research on early childhood trauma, regulation, and relational safety. We work collaboratively with early years professionals to build capacity, confidence, and healing - ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.

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Together, we’re shaping a future where trauma-aware practice is the foundation of early years care.

Our early years programme is unique, and this is why

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Improved Outcomes for Babies Affected by Trauma

By creating safe, regulated environments with trauma-sensitive practitioners, babies and young children are better able to form secure attachments, regulate emotions, and engage in learning. Laying the foundation for lifelong wellbeing.

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Sustainable, Whole-System Change

Focusing on leadership ensures that trauma-informed approaches are embedded at every level, from policy to practice. Creating lasting impact rather than one-off interventions.

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Enhanced Family and Community Engagement

Trauma-informed systems are more inclusive and responsive, helping to build trust with families and communities, especially those who may have experienced adversity or marginalization.

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Immediate Support for Young Children

Aligning with initiatives like Operation Encompass, teams are equipped to respond swiftly and sensitively when babies and young children have experienced domestic abuse. 


Whole School Transformation

Develop a consistent mentally healthy culture that supports the mental health and wellbeing of every student and member of staff

Tailored Support

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. Every intervention is shaped around your school’s unique needs, challenges, and goals.

Upskilled Staff

Build internal capability by equipping frontline staff with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed programmes.

Sustainable Impact

Our model focuses on long-term change—embedding mental health into your policies, practices, and everyday interactions.

Inclusive for All Settings

We work with mainstream, special, independent, and alternative provision schools, ensuring equity and access across diverse communities.

Equip your early years setting to be there for babies & young children affected by trauma

EduPod for a whole school approach to mental health for your school, students and staff members

A complete digital platform to support your whole school approach—saving time, reducing costs, and improving well-being for pupils and staff.

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The Cost of Caring. Expert Clinical Supervision delivered by Psychologists for SLT, safeguarding leads and educational staff. Support your team to process vicarious trauma.

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Healing Together Early Years
Grounded in the latest research in infant mental health and trauma-informed care, this comprehensive training and coaching programme is designed for early years settings.

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