Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children and Adverse Childhood Experiences

This course is recommended for professionals working with Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children in education, health, and/or care-based settings.

Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children and Adverse Childhood Experiences Explained

Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASCs) are among the most vulnerable children and young people in our society. Many will have experienced trauma, loss, separation, exploitation and prolonged uncertainty before, during and after their journey to the United Kingdom. Understanding these experiences helps us to recognise the potential impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress on their wellbeing and development.

By understanding the link between UASCs and ACEs, practitioners can adopt a trauma-informed approach that promotes safety, resilience and recovery. This enables us to identify protective factors, provide appropriate support within our role, and help children and young people access the services and relationships that can support positive outcomes.

Course Content

Upon completion of this training, learners will:

• Understand who Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASCs) are

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• Consider the journeys that UASCs undertake to, and within, the United Kingdom

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• Develop an understanding about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their impact on children and young people

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• Explore the concept of toxic stress, in the context of ACEs and how this continues to impact into adulthood

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• Be clear about the steps we can take to help protect all children and young people, including UASCs, from ACEs.

• Understand the impact on us, as practitioners, and consider options for self-care and well-being

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This Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children and Adverse Childhood Experiences training will be delivered via a live, interactive webinar by a member of our highly experienced training team. 

NYAS is a leading, national rights-based charity who deliver a range of services to children, young people and adults across England and Wales. We have ongoing practical experience within this training area. Your learning will be supported by our expert guidance and a supporting handbook.

You can find all available training dates below - new dates are added regularly, so keep an eye on this page for any updates if the dates below don't work for you. If you're looking to discuss bespoke training dates, please email [email protected] and our team will be happy to help.

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