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PACE Training

P.A.C.E. & Trauma Informed Care Training

The “PACE mindset,” developed by Clinical Psychologist Dan Hughes, presents a constructive and trauma-informed approach that focuses on nurturing safe and trusting relationships with children and young people who have experienced trauma or attachment challenges.

Our comprehensive training program contains five essential modules: P.A.C.E. Mindset, followed by Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy, combined with Trauma-Informed Care.

Start with the PACE Mindset training, then move through the four PACE in Practice modules. Completing all five modules is crucial for implementing meaningful practice improvements and fully integrating PACE into your organisation. Explore Train the Trainer options here.

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5 Courses
15 Follow-On Courses
100+ eLearning Courses
Individuals
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Schools
Parents

PACE for Individuals

Our OPEN courses are for individuals and are available on set day in each month.

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PACE for Professionals

Designed for groups.

  Choose your date and trainer.

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PACE for Schools

OPEN courses for individuals. 

Dates for Autumn 2025

Book the 2 course bundle for a 10% discount.

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PACE for Parents

OPEN courses for parents. 

Dates for Autumn 2025

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PACE Mindset (1/5) – OPEN COURSE

£35.00 3 hours

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Positive Behaviour & De-escalation Skills (with Playfulness from PACE) (2/5) OPEN COURSE

£35.00 3 hours

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Trauma-Informed Care (with Acceptance from PACE)(3/5): OPEN COURSE

£35.00 3 hours

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Conversations for Change (with Curiosity from PACE)(4/5): OPEN COURSE

£35.00 3 hours

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Compassion Fatigue, Co-Regulation & Attachment (with Empathy from PACE)(5/5): OPEN COURSE

£35.00 3 hours

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PACE for Groups

Designed for groups, with multiple trainers for flexibility.  Choose your preferred date and trainer.

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PACE Mindset – for Groups (1/5) (Zoom)

£370.00 3 hours

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Promoting Positive Behaviour & De-escalation Skills (with Playfulness from PACE) (2/5) (Zoom)

£370.00 3 hours

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Trauma-Informed Care (with Acceptance from PACE)(3/5) (Zoom)

£370.00 3 hours

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Conversations for Change (with Curiosity from PACE) (4/5) (Zoom)

£370.00 3 hours

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Compassion Fatigue, Co-Regulation & Attachment (with Empathy from PACE) (5/5)(Zoom)

£370.00 3 hours

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PACE for Schools

Designed for schools, with multiple trainers for flexibility.  Choose your preferred date and trainer.

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PACE Mindset for Schools: Module 1 (1/2) – OPEN COURSE

£50.00 3 hours

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PACE Mindset for Schools: Module 2 (2/2) – OPEN COURSE

£50.00 3 hours

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SENCO's And Deep Dive

SENCO’s and those that require a deeper dive into PACE Learning are encouraged to take the Individual PACE courses

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PACE for Parents

2 courses available this Autumn.

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PACE for PARENTS: Module 1 (1/2) – OPEN COURSE

£50.00 3 hours

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PACE for PARENTS: Module 2 (2/2) – OPEN COURSE

£50.00 3 hours

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SENCO's And Deep Dive

SENCO’s and those that require a deeper dive into PACE Learning are encouraged to take the Individual PACE courses

Book the 5 course bundle for a 10% discount.

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PACE Follow-On Courses

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PACE for Parents

The PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy) for Parents course is a vital therapeutic parenting approach, specifically designed to provide support and understanding to parents and caregivers. It is beneficial for those with children who have experienced trauma, loss, or attachment disruption.

This is a two-day training program delivered via Zoom. The cost per person is £100.

Key Topics and Themes through the two days will be:

  • Introduction to the PACE Model: Understanding the origins of the PACE mindset and its theoretical underpinnings.
  • Impact of Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Learning how trauma affects brain development, behaviour, and relationships in children, and how to adopt a trauma-informed approach.
  • Attachment Theory: Exploring different attachment styles and how PACE helps create secure attachment.
  • Therapeutic Parenting: Understanding that PACE is more than a technique; it’s a “way of being” that informs all interactions.
  • Practical Application of PACE:
    • Using PACE in everyday interactions.
    • Applying PACE during emotional outbursts, difficult situations, and when handling rejection.
    • Developing effective communication tools and responses.
    • Understanding non-verbal communication and its importance.
 

This course is NOT

  • A place to discuss the specifics of a participant’s situation.
  • Therapy/counselling / one-to-one action planning.
  • A place to get advice or guidance on how to tackle relationships with social services/ social workers / legal parties.

This training aims to equip parents with the understanding and practical skills to create emotionally safe environments, build trust, and support the healing and development of children.

Dates: 4th & 11th of November 2025, 10am – 1pm. Register your interest below.

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What does PACE stand for?:

Playfulness

Use a light-hearted, reassuring tone – similar to parent-infant interactions – to create an atmosphere of safety and reassurance where no one feels judged, and the child can cope with positive feelings.

Acceptance

Acceptance is about actively communicating that you accept the feelings, thoughts and internal struggles underneath the child’s outward behaviour. It is not about accepting the behaviour but helping teach the child not to feel ashamed of their inner turmoil.

Curiosity

Curiosity, without judgement, is how we help children become aware of their inner life. It’s about wondering out loud without necessary expecting an answer in return. Phrases like “I wonder if…” will help the child to name their thoughts and emotions.

Empathy

Feeling a child’s sadness or distress and being emotionally available to them during times of difficulty shows the child that they are not alone and that the adult is strong enough to support them.

The results of an integrated PACE way of working

  • Through Playfulness, you're able to build the relationship.
  • Acceptance of a child without judgement helps them to feel better about themselves.
  • Using Curiosity helps a child to understand why they do what they do.
  • Empathy is a foundation for helping a child start to love themselves.

Empowering Safety: Bespoke Safeguarding & Child Protection Training

Why Choose Bespoke Training?

Generic training can leave staff feeling unprepared for the real-life scenarios they face. Our tailored approach ensures the content, delivery method, and case studies are directly relevant to your sector (e.g., education, healthcare, sport, charity, corporate), your local policies, and the specific vulnerabilities and risks present in your community.

Our Specialised Training Pillars

We design engaging, practical, and compliant training across three core areas:

  • For Professionals Working with Children (Child Protection): Focuses on recognising the signs of abuse and neglect, statutory guidance (e.g., Working Together to Safeguard Children), robust reporting procedures, and the creation of a safe, child-focused culture.
  • For Professionals Working with Adults (Adult Safeguarding): Focuses on the principles of the Care Act, understanding different types of harm, promoting wellbeing, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) considerations, and ensuring person-led safeguarding responses.
  • Blended Cohorts (Safeguarding for All Ages): Ideal for organisations whose staff or volunteers interact with both children and adults (e.g., community centres, housing associations, religious organisations). This training highlights the common principles of good practice while clearly delineating the different legal frameworks, signs of harm, and reporting routes for each demographic.

Invest in training that transforms knowledge into action. Equip your team with the confidence and competence to protect those in your care proactively.

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