ACE Training Prospectus

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Support Hub ACE Training Prospectus

Key:

ACE Awareness

ACE-Informed

ACE-Skilled

ACE-Influencer

Introduction Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are traumatic experiences that occur in childhood and are remembered throughout adulthood. These experiences range from suffering verbal, mental, sexual and physical abuse, to being raised in a household affected by domestic violence, hostile parental separation or parental mental illness, alcohol or drug abuse or incarceration.

The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Support Hub has been established to help tackle ACEs. It will help create the environment for change and support individuals, communities and organisations to help create an ACE aware society.

The overall vision of Wales as a world leader in preventing, mitigating and tackling ACEs.   

Prevent ACEs from occurring in children’s lives Support early intervention when children are experiencing ACEs to minimise their impacts Build resilience in adults who have experienced ACEs to stop them being passed on through generations.

One of the ACE Support Hub’s goals is to develop knowledge and skills among professionals. An ACE Skills and Knowledge Framework has been developed which describes the knowledge and skills the workforce need to be ACE-Informed, ACE-Skilled and ACE-Influencers.

ACE-Informed All workers with direct contact with people (including colleagues, service users, clients, patients, members of the public) who may have experienced ACEs have the knowledge and skills required to be ACEinformed.

ACE-Skilled Frontline workers with regular contact with people (providers of services/support to the public who may have experienced ACEs) have the knowledge and skills required to be ACEskilled.

Universal knowledge and skills which underpins everything else

Applied knowledge and skills

ACE-Informed people understand what ACEs are and their impact across the life course. They understand how to communicate effectively and know when to seek advice and support.

ACE-Skilled people are ACE-Informed and have also developed more detailed and comprehensive knowledge and skills around being ACE-Informed. They can critically appraise issues and use skills and

Key:

ACE Awareness

ACE-Informed

ACE-Skilled

ACE-Influencer

ACE-Influences Influencers are all strategic leaders, managers and commissioners

Principles for developing and sustaining organisational culture and systemic support that enables Informed and Skilled people to flourish and give their best ACE-Influences are people with a leadership and/or strategic role. They are ACE-Informed, enable others to become ACEInformed and ACE-skills and ensure appropriate workforce support is available and accessed.

knowledge to support people.

They ensure an ACEInformed approach to managing services and teams. Most importantly, they set the culture which acknowledges ACEs as a requiring a quality response.

The ACE Training Prospectus describes the range of sector-specific and generic training packages available in Wales.

Within the prospectus, information can be found on:   

Training aims and learning outcomes Target audience How the training can be accessed -delivery mechanisms (in-house, train-thetrainer, open courses)

How the training maps against the ACE Skills and Knowledge Framework

Key:

ACE Awareness

ACE-Informed

ACE-Skilled

ACE-Influencer

Contents Sector Specific Training Education 

Primary Schools o (Session 1) ACE Awareness Training o (Session 2) Recognising trauma, responding appropriately, developing resilience o (Session 3) PATH approach to becoming an ACE-Informed School

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Secondary Schools o (Session 1) ACE Awareness Training o (Session 2) Recognising trauma, responding appropriately, developing resilience o (Session 3) PATH approach to becoming an ACE-Informed School

Housing 

Housing PATH (Prevention, ACEs, Trauma Informed, Homelessness) Training o Foundation o 3-day o Leaders

Sport 

It’s more than just sport!

Youth Work  

Creating an ACE Aware Youth Workforce Creating an ACE Aware Youth Workforce Train the Trainer

Multi-sector (Generic) Training Introduction to ACEs (E-learning package) ACE Awareness Presentation ACE Awareness and ACE Informed Practice Training ACE Awareness and ACE Informed Practice Train the Trainer

Key:

ACE Awareness

ACE-Informed

ACE-Skilled

ACE-Influencer

Sector Specific Training

Sector: Education – Primary Schools Title of training: (Session 1) ACE Awareness Training Overview A 3-hour long presentation with attached trainer notes that raises the awareness of ACES and the findings from the Welsh study. This training can be delivered during a half-day INSET session for all school staff.

Who will benefit?

The training is relevant for anyone working within the school setting.

Learning outcomes  Introduction to ACEs, related trauma and impact across the life course  An understanding of how we can all respond to ACEs Programme outline It is recommended that a school readiness tool is completed prior to the training.

Subsequent training includes: ACE-informed practice - Recognising trauma, responding appropriately, developing resilience and PATH approach to becoming an ACE-Informed School.

Delivery mechanisms Materials available to schools on Welsh Government’s Hwb Digital Learning for Wales. Trainer notes should be used to aid delivery and ensure key messages are presented. This training can be delivered for all school staff during a half-day INSET session or in twilight sessions should schools prefer.

This training forms part of a 3-session programme.

The ACE Support Hub recommends delivery of session 1 in the Autumn 2018 term and session 2 in the Spring term of 2019 with trained staff who have expertise in this field. A number of trainers will be available from September 2018 to support school.

Schools that have completed session 1 and 2 should explore with their Education Psychology (EP) service about using their allocated EP time to facilitate the PATH approach for a whole school to embedding ACE Informed practice.

For more information contact: ACE@wales.nhs.uk

Key:

ACE Awareness

ACE-Informed

ACE-Skilled

ACE-Influencer

Sector Specific Training

Sector: Education – Primary Schools Title of training: (Session 2) Recognising trauma, responding appropriately, developing resilience Overview This is a 2-hour long presentation which aims to enhance communication skills within schools and build upon schools’ understanding of resilience within a person- centred approach.

Who will benefit?

The training is relevant for anyone working within the school setting.

Learning outcomes  To increase confidence in responding to individuals ACE needs:  By developing and enhancing school communication skills within an ACE informed school  By prioritizing our own well-being as school staff  By building resilience in children and young people who face adversity Programme outline Schools will be encouraged to reflect on how they currently communicate and how they can foster a nurturing, empathetic environment for all children. After completion, schools will have developed their own vision of an ACE- informed school and identified key ways forward.

Delivery mechanisms Materials available to schools on Welsh Government’s Hwb Digital Learning for Wales. Trainer notes should be used to aid delivery and ensure key messages are presented.

This training forms part of a 3 session programme.

The ACE Support Hub recommends delivery of session 1 in the Autumn 2018 term and session 2 in the Spring term of 2019 with trained staff who have expertise in this field. A number of trainers will be available from September 2018 to support schools.

Schools that have completed session 1 and 2 should explore with their Education Psychology (EP) service about using their allocated EP time to facilitate the PATH approach for a whole school to embedding ACE Informed practice.

For more information contact: ACE@wales.nhs.uk

Key:

ACE Awareness

ACE-Informed

ACE-Skilled

ACE-Influencer

Sector Specific Training

Sector: Education – Primary Schools Title of training: (Session 3) PATH approach to becoming an ACE-Informed School Overview Final training for the whole school using a PATH approach to becoming an ACE Informed school.

This is a 2.5 hour session delivered by 2 EP’S. Who will benefit?

The training is relevant for anyone working within the school setting.

Learning outcomes  To increase confidence in responding to individuals ACE needs:  By building on the approaches we use with our children to develop an ACE informed school  By continuing to prioritise our own well-being and resilience as school staff Programme outline Action plan to be devised by the school after all 3 sessions are complete. This can form part of the School Improvement Plan for wellbeing. Healthy schools coordinators will be able to support schools to achieve the aims from the plan.

Proceeding on from the training schools should consider:  Resources to follow with suggested lesson plans for Health and Wellbeing.  Embed ACE Informed Practice throughout the whole school ethos.  Continue to revisit the Action Plan and evaluate current systems.

Delivery mechanisms This training forms part of a 3-session programme.

The ACE Support Hub recommends delivery of session 1 in the Autumn 2018 term and session 2 in the Spring term of 2019 with trained staff who have expertise in this field. A number of trainers will be available from September 2018 to support schools.

Schools that have completed session 1 and 2 should explore with their Education Psychology (EP) service about using their allocated EP time to facilitate the PATH approach for a whole school to embedding ACE Informed practice.

For more information contact: ACE@wales.nhs.uk

Key:

ACE Awareness

ACE-Informed

ACE-Skilled

ACE-Influencer

Sector Specific Training

Sector: Education – Secondary Schools Title of training: (Session 1) ACE Awareness Training Overview A 3-hour long presentation with attached trainer notes that raises the awareness of ACES and the findings from the Welsh study.

Who will benefit?

The training is relevant for anyone working within the school setting.

Learning outcomes  Introduction to ACEs, related trauma and impact across the life course  An understanding of how we can all respond to ACEs Programme outline It is recommended that a school readiness tool is completed prior to the training.

Subsequent training includes: ACE-informed practice - Recognising trauma, responding appropriately, developing resilience and PATH approach to becoming an ACE-Informed School.

Delivery mechanisms Materials available to schools on Welsh Government’s Hwb Digital Learning for Wales. Trainer notes should be used to aid delivery and ensure key messages are presented. This training can be delivered for all school staff during a half-day INSET session or in twilight sessions should schools prefer.

This training forms part of a 3-session programme.

The ACE Support Hub recommends delivery of session 1 in the Autumn 2018 term and session 2 in the Spring term of 2019 with trained staff who have expertise in this field. A number of trainers will be available from September 2018 to support school.

Schools that have completed session 1 and 2 should explore with their Education Psychology (EP) service about using their allocated EP time to facilitate the PATH approach for a whole school to embedding ACE Informed practice.

For more information contact: ACE@wales.nhs.uk

Key:

ACE Awareness

ACE-Informed

ACE-Skilled

ACE-Influencer

Sector Specific Training

Sector: Education – Secondary Schools Title of training: (Session 2) Recognising trauma, responding appropriately, developing resilience Overview This is a 2 ½-hour long presentation which aims to enhance communication skills within schools and build upon schools’ understanding of resilience within a person- centred approach.

Who will benefit?

The training is relevant for anyone working within the school setting.

Learning outcomes  To increase confidence in responding to individuals ACE needs:  By developing and enhancing school communication skills within an ACE informed school  By prioritising our own well-being as school staff  By building resilience in children and young people who face adversity Programme outline Schools will be encouraged to reflect on how they currently communicate and how they can foster a nurturing, empathetic environment for all children. After completion, schools will have developed their own vision of an ACE- informed school and identified key ways forward.

Delivery mechanisms Materials available to schools on Welsh Government’s Hwb Digital Learning for Wales. Trainer notes should be used to aid delivery and ensure key messages are presented.

This training forms part of a 3-session programme.

The ACE Support Hub recommends delivery of session 1 in the Autumn 2018 term and session 2 in the Spring term of 2019 with trained staff who have expertise in this field. A number of trainers will be available from September 2018 to support schools.

Schools that have completed session 1 and 2 should explore with their Education Psychology (EP) service about using their allocated EP time to facilitate the PATH approach for a whole school to embedding ACE Informed practice.

For more information contact: ACE@wales.nhs.uk

Key:

ACE Awareness

ACE-Informed

ACE-Skilled

ACE-Influencer

Sector Specific Training

Sector: Education – Secondary Schools Title of training: (Session 3) PATH approach to becoming an ACE-Informed School Overview Final training for the whole school using a PATH approach to becoming an ACE Informed school.

This is a 2.5 hour session delivered by 2 EP’S. Who will benefit?

The training is relevant for anyone working within the school setting.

Learning outcomes  To increase confidence in responding to individuals ACE needs:  By building on the approaches we use with our children to develop an ACE informed school  By continuing to prioritise our own well-being and resilience as school staff Programme outline Action plan to be devised by the school after all 3 sessions are complete. This can form part of the School Improvement Plan for wellbeing. Healthy schools coordinators will be able to support schools to achieve the aims from the plan.

Proceeding on from the training schools should consider:  Resources to follow with suggested lesson plans for Health and Wellbeing.  Embed ACE Informed Practice throughout the whole school ethos.  Continue to revisit the Action Plan and evaluate current systems.

Delivery mechanisms This training forms part of a 3-session programme.

The ACE Support Hub recommends delivery of session 1 in the Autumn 2018 term and session 2 in the Spring term of 2019 with trained staff who have expertise in this field. A number of trainers will be available from September 2018 to support schools.

Schools that have completed session 1 and 2 should explore with their Education Psychology (EP) service about using their allocated EP time to facilitate the PATH approach for a whole school to embedding ACE Informed practice.

For more information contact: ACE@wales.nhs.uk

Key:

ACE Awareness

ACE-Informed

ACE-Skilled

ACE-Influencer

Sector Specific Training

Sector: Housing Title of training: Housing PATH (Prevention, ACEs, Trauma Informed, Homelessness) Training - Foundation Overview This 1-day course provides an introduction to ACEs and Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE) Who will benefit?

The training is relevant for anyone working within the housing sector.

Learning outcomes  Increase understanding of the PIE approach  Improve understanding of people with complex needs and ACEs  Learn to use psychological tools and skills that can be useful in improving interactions, support and work Programme outline This foundation course, developed by Cymorth Cymru in partnership with the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Support Hub and the Welsh Local Government Association, on Creating Psychologically Informed Environments for people working in the housing and homelessness sector, covers ACEs, attachment, trauma and the brain, safety behaviours, The Cognitive Model, Understanding a PIE, the Five Elements of PIE and Enabling Environments.

This 1-day foundation course can be accessed as a standalone session or as part of the 3-day training programme.

For a whole organisation approach there is specific training for leaders supported by the Psychologically Informed Environments Framework for Service Delivery and Design Delivery mechanisms Content and delivery mechanisms under review.

For more information contact: ACE@wales.nhs.uk

Key:

ACE Awareness

ACE-Informed

ACE-Skilled

ACE-Influencer

Sector Specific Training

Sector: Housing Title of training: Housing PATH (Prevention, ACEs, Trauma Informed, Homelessness) Training – 3-day Overview Day 1 of this 3-day course provides an introduction to ACEs and Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE). Day 2 and day 3 build on the foundation level knowledge and explore the skills needed to implement a PIE. Who will benefit?

The training is relevant for anyone working within the housing sector.

Learning outcomes  Increase understanding of the PIE approach  Improve understanding of people with complex needs and ACEs  Explore the use of psychological tools and develop skills that can be useful in improving interactions, support and work Programme outline This 3-day course was developed by Cymorth Cymru in partnership with the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Support Hub and the Welsh Local Government Association, on Creating Psychologically Informed Environments for people working in the housing and homelessness sector. The course covers ACEs, attachment, trauma and the brain, safety behaviours, The Cognitive Model, Understanding a PIE, the Five Elements of PIE and Enabling Environments (day-1 foundation course) and develops skills, abilities and knowledge in order to build effective relationships and provide a PIE. For a whole organisation approach there is a standalone 1-day foundation course and specific training for leaders supported by the Psychologically Informed Environments Framework for Service Delivery and Design Delivery mechanisms Content and delivery mechanisms under review.

For more information contact: ACE@wales.nhs.uk

Key:

ACE Awareness

ACE-Informed

ACE-Skilled

ACE-Influencer

Sector Specific Training

Sector: Housing Title of training: Housing PATH (Prevention, ACEs, Trauma Informed, Homelessness) Training - Leaders Overview This 1-day course provides leaders with an overview of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Psychologically Informed Environments (PIEs). It provides information around the elements of a PIE, considers what roles leaders have in each of these elements and explores the challenges and opportunities becoming PIE brings. The course is reflective and provides an opportunity for delegates to consider where you and your organisation are in relation to the elements of PIE and knowing of what to do next.

Who will benefit?

The training is relevant for leaders within the housing sector.

Learning outcomes  Understand what it means to be psychologically informed, as an individual, a manager, a leader, a team and an organisation.  Develop ideas about how to implement or amplify key components of a PIE into your work and organisation.  Develop or affirm your understanding of reflective practice for effective working.  Develop ideas and understanding how working in a psychologically informed way can help achieve your work/team/organisational objectives.

Programme outline This course was developed by Cymorth Cymru in partnership with the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Support Hub and the Welsh Local Government Association, on Creating Psychologically Informed Environments for people working in the housing and homelessness sector. The training will enable leaders to apply the Psychologically Informed Environments Framework for Service Delivery and Design within their organisation.

For other individuals within their organisation, there is a standalone 1-day foundation course or a 3-day PIE course.

Delivery mechanisms Content and delivery mechanisms under review.

For more information contact: ACE@wales.nhs.uk

Key:

ACE Awareness

ACE-Informed

ACE-Skilled

ACE-Influencer

Sector Specific Training

Sector: Sport Title of training: It’s more than just sport!

Overview This 3 hour course provides an introduction to ACEs and the power of sport in preventing, mitigating and tackling ACEs Who will benefit?

The training is relevant for coaches and anyone working in the sports sector.

Learning outcomes  Increase understanding of ACEs  Increase understanding of the role of the coach in relation to ACES  Learn about the role of the coach as a “safe pair of hands”  Increase understanding of the impact of vicarious trauma and the importance of self-care Programme outline This course has been developed by the ACE Support Hub Wales in collaboration with Gwent Community Psychology Team, Sports Wales and an expert task and finish group with representatives from across the sports sector in Wales.

Delivery mechanisms We are working with the sector to explore sustainable methods of delivery.

For more information contact: ACE@wales.nhs.uk

Key:

ACE Awareness

ACE-Informed

ACE-Skilled

ACE-Influencer

Sector: Youth Work Title of training: Creating an ACE Aware Youth Workforce Overview This training will support the delivery of tools to be used which will enable young people to be aware of their own ACEs, the impact they have on their behaviour and self regulation techniques.

Who will benefit?

This course is relevant for youth workers in Wales.

Learning outcomes  What Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are; Why they are important; What the picture looks like in Wales  How ACEs impact on health and wellbeing  How we can respond to ACEs Programme outline This is a one-day course and has synergy with the Trauma Recovery Model and Enhanced Case Management Model.

Delivery mechanisms A full list of trainers can be found here For more information contact: ACE@wales.nhs.uk

Key:

ACE Awareness

ACE-Informed

ACE-Skilled

ACE-Influencer

Multi-Sector (Generic) Training

Sector: Generic

Title of training: Introduction to ACEs E-learning package Overview The e-learning can either be accessed as a brief introduction to ACEs or as a precursor for subsequent training.

Who will benefit?

The e-learning course is for all staff within public services and third sector organisations in Wales.

Learning outcomes    

What Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are The prevalence of ACEs in Wales The risks associated with ACEs and impact across the life course What to do to prevent and respond to ACEs.

Programme outline This e-learning takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.

Delivery mechanisms Follow the following steps to access the course: 1. Go to the Learning@Wales website 2. Log in or follow the instructions to create a new account if you are new to the site 3. Search for the course by entering “Adverse Childhood Experiences” into the search bar 4. Enter the enrolment key: pHW2020%

For more information contact: ACE@wales.nhs.uk

Key:

ACE Awareness

ACE-Informed

ACE-Skilled

ACE-Influencer

Multi-Sector (Generic) Training

Sector: Generic

Title of training: ACE Awareness Presentation Overview This presentation slide set is a resource which can be delivered by those who have attended ACEs training and have an understanding of ACEs and what it means to be ACE-Informed.

Who will benefit?

The content of the presentation is relevant to the whole workforce in Wales.

Learning outcomes  Introduction to ACEs, related trauma and impact across the life course  An understanding of how we can all respond to ACEs Programme outline This is a 30 minute information providing presentation.

Delivery mechanisms To receive a copy of the resource please contact ACE@wales.nhs.uk For more information contact: ACE@wales.nhs.uk

Key:

ACE Awareness

ACE-Informed

ACE-Skilled

ACE-Influencer

Multi-Sector (Generic) Training

Sector: Generic Title of training: ACE Awareness and ACE-Informed Practice Training Overview This aims to provide the knowledge and materials needed to deliver Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Awareness and ACE-Informed Practice training.

Who will benefit?

This training is relevant for anyone who wants to increase their awareness of ACEs and what it means to be ACE-Informed.

Learning outcomes  To support the workforce to increase awareness of ACE’s, related trauma and impact across the life course  Enabling individuals to competently and confidently respond using an ACE informed approach  Supporting a whole system approach with partners to preventing and mitigating ACEs Programme outline This is a half-day training course.

Delivery mechanisms The approach of the ACE Support Hub to develop skills and knowledge around ACEs is to work with sectors to coproduce bespoke training solutions, which support the embedding of Trauma and ACE informed practice and explore sustainable delivery mechanisms.

For more information contact: ACE@wales.nhs.uk

Key:

ACE Awareness

ACE-Informed

ACE-Skilled

ACE-Influencer

Multi-Sector (Generic) Training

Sector: Generic Title of training: ACE Awareness and ACE-Informed Practice Train the Trainer Overview This Train the trainer course aims to equip trainers the knowledge and materials needed to deliver Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Awareness and ACE-Informed Practice training.

Who will benefit?

This course is for experienced trainers who will be able to deliver the ACE’s training within their organisation and/or to other organisations in Wales.

Learning outcomes  Support the workforce to increase awareness of ACE’s, related trauma and impact across the life course  Enable individuals to competently and confidently respond using an ACE informed approach  Support a whole system approach with partners to preventing and mitigating ACEs Programme outline This is a 1-day course to provide trainers with the materials to be able to deliver ACE Awareness and ACE-Informed Practice training.

Delivery mechanisms The approach of the ACE Support Hub to develop skills and knowledge around ACEs is to work with sectors to coproduce bespoke training solutions, which support the embedding of Trauma and ACE informed practice and explore sustainable delivery mechanisms.

For more information contact: ACE@wales.nhs.uk

Key:

ACE Awareness

ACE-Informed

ACE-Skilled

ACE-Influencer