A1-209 Webinar

Introduction to Trauma Informed Practice

James McTaggart discusses recognising and responding to young children’s trauma as early childhood educators.
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In every early childhood setting, there are children navigating experiences that go far beyond what their small shoulders should have to carry. Trauma — whether from family stress, loss, instability, or adverse experiences. This doesn't wait at the classroom door. It walks in every morning, and it shapes how children learn, connect, and grow.

This webinar is your starting point for changing that.


Join James McTaggart for an engaging and deeply practical introduction to trauma-informed practice. What it means, why it matters, and how you can begin weaving it into your everyday interactions with children and families.

Presented By

James McTaggart

Webinar Duration

Approximately 45 minutes
Live at Wednesday 19th August 2026 7:30pm AEST

Skill Level

Suitable for beginner to experienced educators

What will you learn?

What You'll Explore

  • Understanding trauma in early childhood — how adverse experiences shape the developing brain and body
  • Recognising the signs — what trauma can look like in children's behaviour, play, and relationships
  • Shifting the lens — moving from "What's wrong with this child?" to "What has this child been through?"
  • Practical trauma-informed strategies you can implement immediately in your setting
  • Building a culture of safety and connection for children, families, and your team
Certificate of completion provided for your professional learning records
About the presenter

James McTaggart

James is an educational psychologist with nearly 20 years’ specialist experience in early childhood and psychological trauma. He is one of the writers of Scotland’s national practice guidance for early learning and childcare, Realising the Ambition. A popular trainer and speaker, he has worked with many children, practitioners and families facing challenges. As a survivor of childhood trauma himself, he is passionate about applying this learning to help show how early education practitioners can make a lifetime’s difference for all children.

His recently published book, Trauma-Informed Practice in Early Education, has been welcomed as “an essential resource” (Lisa Cherry) and can be obtained from all online booksellers and from the publisher via: Trauma-Informed Practice in Early Education: Making a Lifetime’s Difference

What others said about this webinar:

This was great. I loved the examples and points on how we see children as capable but then we take away their decision making with something as simple as coat wearing.
— AMY
What an awesome webinar, made you think whether who we are doing it for and reflecting on our practice.
— MEMUN
It was awesome so easy to listen to and very practical thanks
— KAREN

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