Participants are required to have their cameras on for an interactive experience.
Maximum of two people per screen
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 first instalment of our two-part PACE for Schools training and provides the essential foundation for all staff. Module One must be completed before attending Module Two, as it establishes the shared understanding and language needed for consistent, trauma-informed practice across the school.
Many schools are experiencing rising levels of emotional dysregulation, behaviour that is difficult to manage, and staff uncertainty about how best to respond. This training supports schools to move beyond reactive approaches, helping staff understand why children behave as they do and how to respond in ways that reduce escalation, improve relationships and support learning. It ensures that the relational mindset remains central to your school’s behaviour policy.
To support all school staff to develop a shared, trauma-informed understanding of behaviour and to confidently apply the PACE mindset (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy) in everyday interactions. This enables more consistent responses, stronger relationships and improved emotional and behavioural outcomes across the school.
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(It is essential that all participants begin with Module One)
By the end of Day 1, participants will be able to:
Understand developmental trauma
Describe how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and developmental trauma impact brain development, emotional regulation and readiness to learn.
Understand attachment and behaviour
Explain key attachment principles, including the secure base, and recognise how unmet attachment needs often present as challenging behaviour in the classroom.
Understand PACE as a mindset
Clearly explain PACE and why it is a relational “way of being”, rather than a set of techniques, supporting calmer and more emotionally attuned responses.
Reframe behaviour as communication
View behaviour through a trauma-informed lens, shifting from “what’s wrong with this child?” to “what is this behaviour communicating?”. Participants will also gain an introductory understanding of behaviour support planning and documentation.
Playfulness
Understand how tone, body language and playful connection can reduce shame, lower threat and support engagement and learning.
Acceptance
Learn how to communicate acceptance of a child’s inner world (thoughts, feelings and intentions) while maintaining clear, consistent boundaries around behaviour.
PACE for Schools – Module One and Module Two are suitable for all staff working in educational settings, including teachers, teaching assistants, pastoral staff, leaders and support teams.
Staff working more intensively with children who have experienced trauma (e.g. SENCOs, inclusion leads, pastoral teams) may also wish to deepen their learning by attending the individual P, A, C and E modules. Annual refreshers are recommended to support consistency and sustainability.
You can read feedback from schools that have attended our training HERE.
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.
Those seeking to be certified in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) or to further explore PACE in action are invited to visit the founder's website.
Format: Live on Zoom. It includes taught sections, small group work, work in pairs & group discussions.
Hand-outs & Certificates: Downloadable resource library and certificates of attendance are provided.
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!
