Oxford Brain Story
The University of Oxford, in partnership with the Alberta Family Wellness Initiative, is working to share knowledge about the science of brain development for families and professionals. This is important information for everybody to understand how our earliest experiences can affect our long-term mental and physical health.
Louise and Elizabeth are passionate about sharing the science around how our brains are built and the role we all have in helping babies, children and teenagers build the best possible brains! In the same way that we all understand a little about how diet and smoking may affect our physical health, the Brain Story team would like everyone in our community to understand more about brain development and how we can use our scientific understanding to improve outcomes for both children and adults in the future. The session will include information about different skills babies and children acquire as they grow, and the vital role of caregivers in supporting young people reach their potential. We will also watch short animations with metaphors to understand the key scientific concepts and have plenty of time to discuss practical ways to apply these ideas in everyday family life.
Growing Minds is an ambitious, collaborative project, bringing together experienced organisations and tried-and-tested interventions to improve school readiness and support young children’s life chances. Find more here: https://www.peeple.org.uk/growing-minds
The Oxford Brain Story team will discuss how embedding an understanding of the early years for life long health will improve outcomes for generations
What makes the biggest difference to Children We Care For in school
How we can use our scientific understanding of brain development to improve outcomes for both children and adults in the future
What we mean by trauma-informed practice
The neuroscience of shame
Best practice when it comes to whole-setting approaches to trauma recovery
Creating capacity and developing resilience for trauma-informed practice in school systems
Accessing support for Previously Cared For Children
Promoting the Education of Children with a Social Worker
Trauma-Informed Relational Practice
Getting the most out of the PEP process and Pupil Premium
The day will consist of keynotes, a choice of 5 workshops, an opportunity to network and a panel Q&A.
Keynote speakers include:
Dr Louise Dalton and Dr Elizabeth Rapa from Oxford Brain Story
Betsy de Thierry - Psychotherapist, author, trainer and founder of the Trauma Recovery Centre
Dr Hester Riviere - Educational Psychologist, ATTACH Team
