CYP Now - Call for specialist teams to prevent early childhood trauma

Specialist teams offering “vital” support to vulnerable babies and young children affected by trauma are needed to ease the pressure on health and education providers, a charity says.

Parents should be offered specialist support to reduce the impact of early trauma, experts say. Picture: Adobe Stock

To mark the launch of Infant Mental Health Awareness Week (13-19 June), the Parent-Infant Foundation (PIF) surveyed teachers and professionals working in schools and childcare settings to find out more about how early trauma affects young children.

Teachers reported that children who had suffered from early trauma experienced a wide range of challenges, including struggles with language and attention, emotional wellbeing, social development and relationship problems with both peers and adults.

Sally Hogg, deputy chief executive of the Parent-Infant Foundation, said: “Some children who experience early trauma can struggle with learning, act out at school, and experience mental health problems, impacting them and their classmates. Tackling early trauma ensures that children start school ready to learn and thrive.”

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