ACES Trauma Training PowerPoint

Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and Building Resilience

Format: PowerPoint
Slides: 18
Includes: Images, video links, statistics, discussion points
Audience: Teachers, support staff, leaders, pastoral teams, SEND staff

Overview

This 18-slide ACES Trauma Training PowerPoint provides a clear, accessible introduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and their impact on children’s development, behaviour, learning, and wellbeing. The presentation also explores protective factors, PACES, and practical supportive strategies schools can use to create trauma-informed environments.

Designed for CPD and staff training, the slides include visuals, real statistics, reflection questions, and video links to support understanding and discussion.

Slide Breakdown (18 Slides)

1. Introduction to ACES

What ACES are

Why they matter in education

1. What Are ACES?

Definition of ACES

Examples (abuse, neglect, household challenges)

1. Types of ACES

Abuse

Neglect

Household adversity

Visual icons/images included

1. How Common Are ACES?

Key UK and global statistics

Data presented visually

1. Brain Development & Trauma

How trauma affects the developing brain

Stress response explained simply

1. Impact of ACES on Behaviour

Fight, flight, freeze responses

Why behaviour is communication

1. Impact of ACES on Learning

Attention

Memory

Emotional regulation

1. Long-Term Impact of ACES

Mental health

Physical health

Life outcomes

Statistics included

1. ACES in the Classroom

What trauma may look like in school

Case examples

1. Trauma-Informed Practice

Key principles

Creating emotionally safe environments

1. Supportive Strategies

Consistency

Relationships

Regulation strategies

Visual supports

1. What Helps?

Predictability

Safe adults

Connection before correction

1. The Protective Factors

Introduction to protective factors

Why they matter

1. The Protective Wheel

Visual protective wheel

Relationships, safety, routines, support

1. What Are PACES?

Positive Childhood Experiences

How they build resilience

1. ACES vs PACES

Balance of risk and protection

Visual comparison

1. What Schools Can Do

Whole-school approaches

Staff wellbeing

Trauma-informed culture

1. Reflection & Next Steps

Discussion questions

Staff reflection

Further reading and video links

Key Topics Covered

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES)

Impact of trauma on behaviour and learning

Brain development and toxic stress

Supportive and trauma-informed strategies

Protective factors and the Protective Wheel

Positive Childhood Experiences (PACES)

Ideal For

Whole-school CPD

Safeguarding training

SEND and pastoral teams

Behaviour support training

Senior leaders and governors

Features

Clear, professional layout

Images to support understanding

Video links for discussion

Real statistics presented accessibly

Reflection and discussion opportunities