<p>This episode explores the profound impact of childhood trauma on education and society, featuring insights from Benjamin Perks (author of <em>Trauma Proof: Healing, Attachment and the Science of Prevention</em>) and trauma expert, Megan Corcoran (author of <em>Beyond Survival Mode, Thriving as a Trauma-informed Professional</em> ).</p><p><br></p><p>Together with Tim, Benjamin and Megan discuss trauma-informed practices, the importance of strong relationship-building in schools, and a vision for trauma-proof, healing-centred education systems. </p><p><br></p><p>Benjamin also zooms us out from the work of schools, to provide a powerful call-to-action on the need to empower families to enable all children to thrive beginning in early childhood.</p><p><br></p><p>In the episode, Benjamin mentions wonderful examples of schools and system&#39;s doing intentional work around the student relationships, including <a href="https://mcc.gse.harvard.edu/whats-new/relationship-mapping-at-home" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Harvard Graduate School of Education&#39;s relational mapping approach</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.scot/publications/scotland-sustainable-development-goals-national-review-drive-action/pages/6/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Scottish Government&#39;s landmark child safety and wellbeing reforms</a> which commit to all young people having a strong, healthy relationship with a key adult. </p><p><br></p><p>Megan references a recent study by <a href="https://redi.deakin.edu.au/2025/09/teachers-face-greater-stress-and-burnout-risk-deakin-research-finds/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Deakin University on teacher stress and burnout</a>, which finds that teachers are currently experiencing higher rates of secondary stress then other professions and the national workforce norm.</p><p><br></p><p>Benjamin&#39;s book, <em>Trauma Proof: Healing, Attachment and the Science of Prevention</em>, is available to purchase <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Trauma-Proof-Healing-Attachment-Prevention/dp/1804188344/ref=sr_1_1?crid=WNUTK9OSL1JS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ugh_OztuEqRv_LDwenOfgt0eKyi0AXA5A8ZYquOnBNqYsaQb796Gx1fEC6XsNTla8TWWgXzYbzqU0QwwC5_fLuuejaU4zwbD0cnlkFBL5SLbdfUEtkiFavXJevero4itZYD-y8oLE_qO6F21i1COVtb4qxkocnqeZYDv5TywCQdV4aSqBqw3WIH7F5EJnWJLoW_Np6AHJhLUq6_rrzkj7EYdC5Ny7mxOvDaydfh_NwA.Y_XkEz7DIt5hEnjfcH5KfXFYg4rlod-kiGKY2GbZhEM&dib_tag=se&keywords=trauma+proof&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1732371175&sprefix=trauma+proof%2Caps%2C175&sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠here⁠</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Megan&#39;s book, <em>Beyond Survival Mode, Thriving as a Trauma-informed Professional</em>, is available to purchase <a href="https://wagtailinstitute.com/store/p/beyond-survival-mode-thriving-as-a-trauma-informed-professional" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠here⁠</a>.</p>