'Understanding Childhood ABI' Workshops

We know just how important it is for a child returning to school after an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) to receive the correct care and support for their new needs: educationally, emotionally and socially.

We are therefore proud to fund an amazing free-to-access workshop, run by the Child Brain Injury Trust, which provides interactive sessions exploring the issues facing children, young people, and their families following childhood ABI. All attendees will receive a certificate with 6 CPD points

The quality of available support and knoweldge/understanding of staff within school can have a major impact on a child’s academic, social, and personal development. Yet, sadly, very few educational staff are made aware of, or taught to truly understand ABI and the issues a child may face on their return to school, as this is not covered by any basic training, even for Special Educational Needs staff.

That is why The Eden Dora Trust feels it is so important for these workshops to take place: providing an essential understanding and awareness of ABI, as well as the potential differing needs of the child(ren) in their care, for all educational professionals.

We are pleased to say that some workshops are held in-person , whilst some are  e-learning workshops, enabling more people to attend and learn more about life as a young person with an Acquired Brain Injury. The interactive workshops explore many of the issues facing children, young people, their families and peers following childhood acquired brain injury. A vital tool to increase a persons knowledge about Childhood ABI and how to help support that young person.

You can find out more about the in-person and the e-learning and interactive ‘Understanding Childhood Acquired Brain Injury’ Workshops below:

What does the workshop cover?:

  • Anyone who works with children and young people
  • What an acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is
  • The Importance of understanding and Acquired Brain Injury
  • Common areas of difficulty for children with an Acquired Brain injury
  • Understanding the impact on families
  • Support strategies
  • Active participation tasks
  • Resources and in-depth handouts

Who should attend?:

  • SENCOs/special learning needs teachers
  • Teachers
  • Learning Support Assistants
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Childcare Providers
  • Midday Supervisors
  • Early Years Practitioners
  • Educational Psychologists
  • Inclusion Managers 
  • Health Care Professionals
  • Paediatric Therapists
  • Case Managers
  • Lawyers
  • Solicitors
  • Anyone who works with children and young people