Have you ever thought about how can we keep children in school? Are we listening to young people and children when they need it the most? Or are we responding in a trauma-informed way?
A recent survey of school heads and other staff by Place2Be and the National Association of Head Teachers published in February found a large increase in mental health problems among pupils since the start of the academic year, including low self-esteem (86%), depression (76%) and sustained feelings of anger (68%).
With children spending roughly 190 days a year in an educational setting, it is vital individuals working alongside children are equipped with the knowledge and skills to effectively support and identify the signs of childhood trauma.
Without trauma-informed training, teachers can often feel ill-equipped to recognise and respond appropriately to young people, which could potentially lead to unknowingly re-traumatising a child. By adopting a whole school trauma-informed approach, teachers and staff members are presented with the opportunity to better understand and support children who are experiencing trauma.
At Antser, we firmly believe that no child’s education should be disrupted due to familial, health or environmental circumstances. Using the virtual reality (VR) programme, Antser VR is designed to support both the child and the team around the child – educators, support teams, parents, and carers – in understanding emotions, trauma, and potential triggers so that they can support, care, and guide them effectively.
Using 360-degree immersive films and VR headsets to enable practitioners and teachers to understand real-life situations such as exploitation, abuse, attachment, and trauma from the perspective of a child. The technology aims to raise awareness and increase empathy to ultimately facilitate positive behaviour change and provide better outcomes for children and young people. This powerful approach quickly and effectively delivers teachers the knowledge, understanding and empathy that can otherwise take years to develop.
In our upcoming webinar, ‘Using Virtual Reality to Improve Approaches Towards Childhood Trauma’, we will be joined by key speakers from Hammersmith and Fulham Council, to hear how Antser VR is currently being used as a training tool to ensure primary and secondary school teachers have a greater understanding and awareness of the impact of childhood trauma.
During the webinar, participants will be able to walk in the footsteps of children and young people living in an at-risk or abusive environment, exploring how VR encourages practitioners and teachers working directly with vulnerable children to see incidents through the eyes of the child.
Throughout the webinar, participants will be able to hear first-hand from practitioners at Hammersmith and Fulham Council and experience exclusive previews of a series of immersive storytelling films.
To secure a free place today, visit – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/using-virtual-reality-to-improve-approaches-towards-childhood-trauma-tickets-372819903367
For more information about Antser – www.antser.com