An informal and supportive atmosphere of sharing best practice.
UK Trauma Council: Critical Incidents in Education Communities
This half-day training equips senior leaders with expert-led strategies to manage critical incidents in schools.
About this training
This half-day training is designed to equip senior leaders (staff members who would take a leadership role in a serious event) in schools and colleges and other education settings with strategies to respond to critical incidents that affect the broader community.
This training has been developed and delivered by leading experts and co-authors of the UK Trauma Council’s Critical Incidents resource portfolio, this session offers a unique opportunity to learn from professionals with extensive expertise in this area.
Please note, spaces are limited to ensure meaningful discussions and to tailor the content to the specific needs of the group.
Aims of this training
In this training, you will:
gain insights from real-world examples and evidence-based practices
participate in tailored discussions within a small group setting
build confidence in leading your community through recovery.
Who is this training for?
This training is designed for senior leaders in schools and colleges who would take on key leadership roles during critical incidents.
This includes:
headteachers
deputy headteachers
designated safeguarding leaders
mental health leads
senior pastoral leads.
Course tutors
David Trickey
Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Co-Director of the UK Trauma Council
Beck Ferrari
Clinical Content Lead in the UK Trauma Council
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The trainers were approachable and gentle.
Participant, 2026 -
I loved the presenters and the slides, opportunities to collaborate with others and share ideas.
Participant, 2026 -
Really useful training with clear structure and content.
Participant, 2025 -
Great training, informative and engaging.
Participant, 2025
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The training consists of one half-day session, delivered online via Zoom, with joining links sent to participants in advance.
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David Trickey - Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Co-Director, UK Trauma Council
Dr. Matt Beeke - Senior Educational and Child Psychologist
Beck Ferrari - Clinical Content Lead, UK Trauma Council
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We are committed to making our training and events accessible and inclusive for all participants. During the booking process, you will be prompted to share any additional requirements or reasonable adjustments you may require. If you would prefer, you can also contact us directly at training@annafreud.org.
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The online platform Zoom will be used to deliver online training. Prior to booking, please ensure you meet the system requirements so you can join this training session. To test your equipment visit Zoom.us/test and follow the instructions.
For self-guided learning, materials, and homework, you will receive access to the Anna Freud Learning Hub. This is compatible with most devices. For optimal access, please use Google Chrome.
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Upon booking, you will be asked to confirm that you have read and accept our terms and conditions and our privacy notice. Please read these documents before booking:
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