Health and Social Care
Short Course

Understanding Trauma in Childhood

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Short Course
Adult
Student type:
Adult
Start Date:
Duration:
4 Weeks
Campus:
EP Campus, Crewe Campus

The Course

This course explores Trauma informed practice and how this encourages practitioners to be able to  support practitioners  within their role, to consider how trauma exposure can impact an individual's ability to function and achieve mental, physical, social, emotional or spiritual wellbeing.  

 

The course will explore how Trauma informed practice encourages us to think about what we need to know to be able to respond to people affected by trauma, understanding the person and what is important to them. 

hat we need to know to be able to respond to people affected by trauma, understanding the person and what is important to them.

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. This course is suitable for students aged 19+.

This course introduces the key principles of trauma in childhood. It is suitable for students who want to develop their understanding of how early experiences can influence behaviour, learning, and emotional development.

You will explore different types of trauma and consider how these may affect children in a range of situations. The course also outlines appropriate ways to support children, with a focus on safe and respectful practice.

This course provides a foundation for those interested in working with children or developing their knowledge of child development. It can support progression into further study or training.

£51.84

The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.

Funding for Adult Courses

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

Higher Education Funding

There is funding available for eligible students.

Do I pay this fee?

Higher Education courses such as HNCs and HNDs can be self-funded through a payment plan. However, for eligible students, a tuition fee loan can fund your course through Student Finance England and you may be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your education.

Please note, you should apply for your loan before the course starts. You only commit to the loan once you begin attending the course.

Find out more about eligibility at Student Finance. For more information, find out on our Higher Education page or get in touch with our Bursary department.

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Start Date:
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Course Level:
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Campus:
EP Campus
Start Date:
October 12th, 2026
Duration:
Monday 1:00pm - 4:00pm 4 Weeks
Course Level:
Short Course
Campus:
Crewe Campus
Start Date:
October 14th, 2026
Duration:
Wednesday 6:00pm - 9:00pm 4 Weeks
Course Level:
Short Course

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The Course

This course explores Trauma informed practice and how this encourages practitioners to be able to  support practitioners  within their role, to consider how trauma exposure can impact an individual's ability to function and achieve mental, physical, social, emotional or spiritual wellbeing.  

 

The course will explore how Trauma informed practice encourages us to think about what we need to know to be able to respond to people affected by trauma, understanding the person and what is important to them. 

hat we need to know to be able to respond to people affected by trauma, understanding the person and what is important to them.

This course explores Trauma informed practice and how this encourages practitioners to be able to  support practitioners  within their role, to consider how trauma exposure can impact an individual's ability to function and achieve mental, physical, social, emotional or spiritual wellbeing.   The course will explore how Trauma informed practice encourages us to think about what we need to know to be able to respond to people affected by trauma, understanding the person and what is important to them. hat we need to know to be able to respond to people affected by trauma, understanding the person and what is important to them.
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FUNDING FOR ADULT COURSES

If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our adult courses.

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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