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Trauma-Informed ESOL Teaching Resources

A collection of resources to support trauma-informed ESOL teaching and learning. Resources in this area explore how trauma can affect learning and provide guidance, tools and practical approaches for creating safe, supportive and inclusive learning environments.

How to use these resources

The resources in this collection can support professional development, lesson planning and learner support. They can help practitioners better understand the impact of trauma on learning and develop approaches that promote wellbeing, participation and positive learning experiences.

Trauma-Informed ESOL teaching resource links curated by MESH

Curated by MESH

This collection brings together carefully selected external resources that support trauma-informed practice in ESOL and adult education settings.

These resources cover:

  • Trauma-informed approaches to teaching and learning
  • Understanding the impact of trauma on learners
  • Supporting refugee and asylum-seeking learners
  • Mental health and emotional wellbeing
  • Creating safe and inclusive learning environments
  • Learner wellbeing and resilience
  • Professional development for ESOL practitioners
  • Guidance for working with vulnerable learners
  • Building trust, confidence and participation
  • Resources that support inclusive and compassionate teaching practice

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Books Unbound

This is a US based website aimed at children, but it has some useful information about different ESOL communities, and …

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Bromley by Bow ESOL resources

ESOL teaching resources to help learners improve their language through Health and wellbeing themes. The free resource explores common health …

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Trauma-informed ESOL for refugees

This training has been developed at the University of Leicester to meet an acute need among ESOL teachers to build …

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VOICES Network Podcast

The VOICES network is a collective of refugees and people seeking asylum. Together, they speak out about issues that affect …

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