Train the Trainer - Bespoke packages for your workforce

This is a three-day, face-to-face program with each day running from 10 am to 3pm. 

Pre-course discussion

Because this is a bespoke program, the exact content will be decided upon during a discussion with our lead trainer Scott Henery. The program could include the delivery of just one topic during day 1 or a blend of several around a particular theme. In this example, training is around the PACE suite.

E-learning modules can also be used to deepen knowledge in some cases (not included in prices below).

Core Objectives for the TRAINER

By the end of this 3-day TTT program, participants should be able to:

Day 1: Mastering the Content (PACE and TIC)

• Explain Trauma-Informed Care (TIC): Articulate the core principles of TIC (Safety, Trust, Choice, Collaboration, Empowerment) and the significant impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on neurodevelopment, attachment, and behaviour.
• Define and Apply PACE: Comprehensively define each component of PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy) and explain its role in building secure, trusting relationships with individuals who have experienced trauma.
• Analyse Behaviour as Communication: Shift the perspective from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?” by interpreting challenging behaviours through a trauma-informed lens.
• Understand Self-Regulation: Describe the concept of the “Window of Tolerance” and identify co-regulation strategies to help children, young people, or colleagues manage emotional distress.
• Provide Constructive Feedback: Practice giving and receiving specific, actionable, and PACE-informed feedback to trainees during their practice sessions.
• Address Vicarious Trauma: Explain the concepts of Vicarious Trauma, Compassion Fatigue, and Blocked Care, and integrate essential self-care and reflective practice strategies into the training they deliver.

Day 2: Training Design and Delivery Skills

• Structure an Effective Training: Design a clear and engaging training curriculum (e.g., 1-day or half-day sessions) based on adult learning principles and the specific needs of the target audience.
• Demonstrate PACE in Training: Model and maintain a PACE-ful attitude during the training delivery to create a psychologically safe and supportive learning environment for participants.
• Facilitate Sensitive Topics: Employ effective facilitation techniques, including managing challenging group dynamics and sensitively handling discussions about personal or vicarious trauma.
• Utilise Experiential Learning: Develop and lead practical activities, case studies, and role-plays that allow participants to practice applying PACE and TIC strategies in realistic scenarios.
• Foundations of Learning: Identify and apply the core principles of adult learning (andragogy), recognising the importance of relevance, experience, and autonomy.
• Differentiate among various learning styles (e.g., VARK or Kolb’s) and adapt training delivery to meet diverse learner needs.
• Formulate clear, measurable, and relevant learning objectives: using frameworks like SMART or Bloom’s Taxonomy.

Day 3: Implementation and Sustainability

• Structuring & Planning Design a well-structured training session using a planning model (e.g., Prepare, Present, Practice, Perform) that maximises content retention.
• Create an effective session plan that includes precise timings, resources, activities, and assessment methods.
• Select appropriate and engaging activities (group work, discussions, case studies) to reinforce key learning points.
• Delivery & Facilitation: Employ practical verbal and nonverbal communication skills to project confidence and presence as a trainer.
• Master various facilitation techniques, including effective questioning to promote critical thinking and participation.
• Manage common training challenges, such as handling difficult learners, addressing disruptions, and maintaining group energy.

The afternoon will feature a Micro-Teach & Feedback (The Practical Assessment)

• Deliver a short, prepared micro-teach session (typically 5-15 minutes) to peers, demonstrating the application of learned planning and delivery skills.
• Give and receive constructive, specific, and actionable feedback on teaching performance.
• Reflect on their personal training strengths and identify areas for future development.

This will then build into:

• Develop an Implementation Plan: Create a practical plan for rolling out the PACE and TIC training within their organisation, including strategies for post-training support, consultation, and measuring long-term impact.
• Resource and Reference: Identify and explain the use of key training resources (e.g., handouts, slides, videos) to support the learning and ongoing professional development of future trainees.