Support and training around complex emotional needs and relationships for professionals and carers of children looked after, care leavers and kinship.

Who are we?

A multi-disciplinary & county wide team made up of social workers, professional practitioners, psychotherapist, psychologist, speech and language.

Our thoughts…

Strong systems are vital in supporting the complex emotional needs of our children & young people & relationships are the most crucial part of recovery from developmental trauma. The team’s approach is informed by attachment, systemic, psychoanalytic & trauma theories.

What do we do?

We provide support & training to foster carers, special guardians and the workforce. Informal consultations. Clinical and therapeutically informed work with young people.

Who do we work with?

• All of Children’s Social Care workforce.
• Children Looked After, Care Leaver’s, Kinship families.
• Education & Health
• Birth parents
• Independent providers

How can we help?

Help professionals and carers to understand and consider the impact of a child’s lived experiences by providing advice and guidance or undertaking or supporting direct work.

How do I refer?

Email us. We will offer you an informal consultation, a chance to find out more information about the child and your concerns.

Type of provision

Universal - This is for everyone, including people with special educational needs and disabilities