Creating a Trauma-Informed School

Creating a Trauma-Informed School offers school leaders a comprehensive roadmap for embedding trauma-informed principles into every aspect of educational practice. Sarah Lathan weaves together current research, policy insights, and in-depth interviews with school leaders, offering readers inspiration and actionable strategies to create environments where all students can thrive. The book begins by establishing a clear definition of trauma-informed practice before exploring its implementation across ten key domains of school life. Each chapter examines a different aspect of school leadership through a trauma-informed lens, from culture and ethos to leadership approaches, staff development and wellbeing, curriculum design, behaviour support, and family engagement. The narrative is enriched with authentic case studies from education professionals who have navigated the challenges and celebrated the successes of this transformative journey. This essential resource speaks directly to educators at all levels, in particular school leaders, pastoral leaders, and teachers. It will also provide valuable insights for social workers, youth workers, and mental health professionals working with young people.