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Sessions are recorded for quality assurance purposes. They are only viewed by SCTS staff and deleted within 14 days.
£50.00 3 hours
This is the second instalment of our two-part PACE for Schools training. All participants must complete Module One before attending Module Two, as this session builds directly on the shared understanding and foundations established in the first day.
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Day Two focuses on helping staff confidently apply PACE in real-life school situations. Participants move from understanding why children behave as they do to how to respond in ways that reduce escalation, support regulation and maintain strong relationships, even in the most challenging moments.
By the end of Day 2, participants will be able to:
Use Curiosity to support reflection and emotional literacy
Apply curious, non-judgemental language – such as wondering statements rather than “why” questions – to help pupils reflect on their internal experiences and feel understood rather than interrogated.
Respond with Empathy and support co-regulation
Practise empathetic responses that validate a pupil’s emotional experience and learn practical co-regulation strategies to help pupils return to a calmer, more regulated state.
Apply PACE in difficult moments
Develop and practise PACE-led responses to common classroom challenges, including refusal, defiance, withdrawal and sudden emotional outbursts, with a clear emphasis on connection before correction and consistency with behaviour support plans.
Day Two also recognises that emotionally available practice can only be sustained when staff feel supported themselves.
Participants will:
Develop reflective awareness
Use guided self-reflection to identify personal triggers, recognise signs of emotional overload or “blocked care”, and explore strategies to maintain emotional availability for pupils.
Apply PACE beyond the classroom
Adapt PACE principles to strengthen communication and collaboration with colleagues and parents/carers, supporting more relational, less reactive conversations.
Create a practical action plan
Identify at least three immediate, achievable steps to embed the PACE mindset into daily practice, contributing to a more consistent, trauma-informed whole-school culture.
(It is essential that all participants complete Module One before attending this session.)
PACE for Schools – Module One and Module Two are suitable for all staff working in educational settings, including:
Teachers
Teaching assistants
Pastoral and inclusion staff
School counsellors
Administrative and support staff
Special education professionals
Staff in specialist roles, such as SENCOs and inclusion leads, may wish to deepen their learning further by attending the individual P, A, C and E modules. Annual refreshers are recommended to support consistency and sustainability.
"We recently completed the P.A.C.E. Training for Schools with Social Care Training Solutions and were extremely impressed. The training was engaging, practical, and immediately applicable, giving our staff the confidence to use P.A.C.E. in everyday practice. It has strengthened staff relationships with pupils and helped foster a more consistent, nurturing school environment. We would highly recommend their training to other schools."
Nikki at Egham Park School
Q: What is the PACE Mindset for Schools training?
A: It’s a practical, trauma-informed training designed to help teachers and support staff apply Dan Hughes’ PACE approach in the classroom. The course equips schools to better support pupils with trauma and unmet attachment needs.
Q: How does PACE benefit pupils in schools?
A: PACE helps pupils feel safer, more connected, and better able to regulate their emotions. This supports learning, improves relationships, and reduces behavioural challenges.
Q: Do I need to complete Module 1 and Module 2 in order?
A: Yes, all participants must complete Module 1 before joining Module 2. Module 1 provides the foundations needed to apply PACE effectively in the classroom. Both Modules make up the full course, so please book both.
Q: How do I book places on PACE for Educators Training?
A: You can book directly on this page by selecting your preferred date and adding the course to your basket. Then ensure that you book the other session. Once payment is complete, you’ll receive full joining instructions by email.
Delivery: Live on Zoom
Style: Taught input, small group work, paired activities and group discussion
Resources: Downloadable handouts, resource library and certificates of attendance provided
Those wishing to pursue formal certification in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) or to explore PACE in more depth are invited to visit the founder’s website.
This option is aimed at an audience with prior knowledge of the subject and isn’t suitable for. Those that are new to the subject would be better with our standard course.
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.
We design engaging, practical, and compliant training across three core areas:
Invest in training that transforms knowledge into action. Equip your team with the confidence and competence to protect those in your care proactively.
We recognise that sometimes groups need more time for discussions and group work. This can mean that a two-hour session is just not long enough to explore the curriculum and engage in question and answer sessions. So we are you offering the opportunity to extend the session by an hour to allow your trainees the chance to explore the curriculum fully!
