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Parent workshop

School Workshop for Parents

Posted: 23-10-2025

This week, one of our Directors, Dan, had the pleasure of returning to one of our partnership schools to lead a workshop for parents. Following a successful staff training session at the start of term and after receiving positive feedback from staff, we were invited back to deliver a workshop on supporting children who have experienced trauma and introducing the PACE approach.

This was extremely beneficial as it ensured that both school and home environments can work together using the same strategies to support their children. The workshop explored what trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are, and how these early experiences can have a significant impact on brain development, emotional regulation and a child’s ability to engage with learning.

Dan discussed how using the PACE approach (something we use daily at RISE, which stands for Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy) can help children feel safer, more connected, and better able to manage their emotions. By responding to children through connection and understanding rather than correction alone, parents and teachers can create the secure foundations that pupils need to build confidence, form trusting relationships and re-engage with their education.

Parents shared how beneficial they found the session and how reassuring it was to learn more about the techniques already being used in school. It was wonderful to see everyone so open and reflective, recognising the importance of consistency between home and school in supporting each child’s emotional wellbeing.

At RISE, we believe that when adults work together with shared understanding, pupils are given the best chance to grow both emotionally and academically. We were delighted to return, strengthen these partnerships, and continue helping pupils to Engage. Succeed. Thrive. RISE.

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