Training : The Biology of Child Poverty  

The training course is a deep-dive into the effects of poverty on the growing bodies of children using the latest scientific and social research.

It is tailored to school staff and they do not need a background in science to participate.

The course typically lasts an hour and includes time for teachers to discuss how the learning can be incorporated into the school setting.

Feedback from Deputy Head, Cristina King, St Luke's Primary School, East London

"I could not recommend Helen's training session on The Biology of Child Poverty enough.  The course content was entirely relevant to our school setting, and the community in which we are based, providing new, and much needed, perspectives on the impact of poverty on children and their families, and how this can present itself. Alongside this, Helen provided practical and realistic suggestions for supporting children, with a focus on making these manageable for schools and their staff.

Teachers and support staff alike were engaged throughout the training, and fed back overwhelmingly positively. Thank you! "

Feedback from Alexandra Allan, Headteacher, The Aldgate School and CoL Children's Centre, London, EC3.

"Helen's session gave us lots to think about and really helped us to understand how the way we're living our lives impacts our biological development and day to day behaviour, as well as our physical development. It gave us food for thought about our own lifestyles as well as reminding us how important it is to always consider the whole child and not just their behaviours."