The Trauma-Sensitive School

The Trauma-Sensitive School A different take on behavioural problems in the classroom

Anton Horeweg

Insights into the changing behaviour of children who have suffered a trauma How to turn your school into a trauma-sensitive school? Includes practical advice for teachers and schools

Our schools have to deal with children who have been through a traumatic experience a lot more often than you might think: on average, there is one child in every class. An accident, a divorce, the loss of a parent, emotional or physical neglect or abuse: such adverse childhood experiences (ACE) have a profound impact on children and may lead to trauma. With great expertise and empathy, the author discusses the behaviour of children who are subject to abuse and illustrates how easily teachers can misinterpret their behaviour.

The Trauma-Sensitive School offers valuable insights into the causes of trauma and its impact on the development of a child’s brain. It includes numerous examples, practical advice and guidance that can help teachers, educators, care coordinators and school boards to turn the classroom into a trauma-sensitive environment.

180 x 250 mm | 352 pages | 133,600 words paperback | English rights sold

Anton Horeweg is a teacher and an expert in special educational needs (SEN). He has written several books on the subject, including Behavioural Problems in Primary Education and Behavioural Problems in Secondary Education, which have become an indispensable tool for many students. Horeweg is also a much sought-after speaker at schools and conferences.