Safe Voices: Teaching Domestic Abuse Awareness in Schools
This essential 3 hour online course is designed for teaching staff who want to confidently and appropriately educate children and young people about domestic abuse. With age-appropriate strategies for both primary and secondary levels, this course provides a practical foundation for integrating sensitive discussions into the curriculum while fostering a safe, supportive school environment. Grounded in safeguarding principles and current legislation, the course prepares educators to help students understand healthy relationships, recognise abuse, and know how to seek help.
This training course is available as in-house training. Contact us for further information.
Understand the core concepts of domestic abuse, including its types, signs, and long-term effects on children and young people.
Differentiate age-appropriate approaches for teaching domestic abuse awareness in primary and secondary settings.
Identify safeguarding responsibilities and referral pathways when disclosures or concerns arise.
Use trauma-informed language and practices to ensure a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.
Promote pupil empowerment by fostering trust, emotional literacy, and resilience in the context of domestic abuse education.
Headteachers, Education Welfare Officers, Attendance Officers, Teachers, Deputy Headteachers, SENCo/ALNCo, Pastoral Leads, Classroom Assistants, Support Staff, Family Liaison Officers, Mental Health Leads, Safeguarding Leads, Family Support Workers
Kelly puts wellbeing at the heart of education. She is an award-winning motivational
speaker and school improvement advisor, published author and founder of ‘Family
Matters’ empower...ment programme.
Kelly has worked systemically with some of the most challenging communities,
helping families thrive in difficult circumstances. She advises in the development of
staff wellbeing to improve teacher retention and embeds purposeful strategies to
support School Leader’s emotional health. Kelly is an advocate for Senior Mental
Health Leads and helps drive school development processes forward, whilst creating
outstanding outcomes and awards for many organisations. She is a trailblazer within
the Wellbeing Lead Network for supporting pastoral teams. Her work is recognised
by the DfE, NCB, The Anna Freud Centre and The Education Support Partnership as
a lead influencer of mental health and wellbeing in education.
Kelly is currently leading on the DFE Wellbeing for Education Return Programme
within Kent County Council.
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This training course is available as in-house training. Contact us for further information.
In-House Training
We currently have no upcoming dates for this course - Please contact us for more information or if you would like this course delivered as in-house training.
