You consider how adverse childhood experiences impact children and young people’s physical and mental health, educational outcomes and life chances. You explore typical and atypical child development and examine the impact of trauma on children and young people's social and emotional development and behaviour, with a focus on relational and developmental trauma.

You consider what steps need to be taken to help children and young people cope with adverse childhood experiences, manage their emotions and behaviours, improve their physical and mental health and well-being, develop resilience and other strategies to thrive.