Events and Training
Training & development
We offer a range of accredited and non-accredited training training, courses and events to improve your skills, knowledge and confidence.
Team Teach
Team Teach is a framework, used widely in children and adult settings, for working with behaviours that challenge with a focus on ... Read more
Crossfields Institute Level 2 Certificate in Working with Trauma
Do you work with children or young people? Are they not fitting neatly 'into the box'? Would you like to think differently about ... Read more
Nurture Network
Join our Nurture Network which aims to provide a safe space for school staff who wish to develop and grow their nurturing practices. ... Read more
SENCO and TA Network
The SENCO and TA Network meets six times per year to share best practice, contribute to professional development and provide ... Read more
Introduction to SEMH
This training is designed for anyone working with children, young people and/or their parents or carers. It aims to provide an ... Read more
Award-Winning Foundation Degree (FdA) in Therapeutic Work with Children and Young People
An award-winning Level 3 course, with an option to continue to a Level 5 Foundation Degree, run by The Mulberry Bush and validated by the University of the West of England. The course develops the capacity of students to support the emotional growth of children through meaningful relationships. Read more
Training in Emotion Coaching
Emotion Coaching is an evidence based approach to help children to understand and manage their emotions. Emotion Coaching enables adults to co-regulate children’s emotions, de-escalate situations where behaviour is challenging and develop children’s ability to self-regulate their own emotions and behaviour. Read more
Crossfields Institute Level 3 Certificate in Therapeutic Group Work with Children and Young People
Event date - 23/02/2024
Used well, groups can be a powerful tool, enabling children to learn to work safely and productively together. This experiential qualification enables practitioners to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding to make effective use of a therapeutic group to support change for children and young people effectively. Read more
School Improvement Partner Training
The Mulberry Bush training programme, endorsed with a Crossfields Institute Quality Mark, will provide experienced, effective special and alternative provider (AP) school leaders with the skills and knowledge to become a School Improvement Partner (SIP). Read more
Leadership for an Emotionally Aware Environment 2023/24
This training, accredited by APPCIOS, offers a series of online, practice development workshops which are aimed at education or ... Read more
The Living Learning Experience (LLE)
Event date - 08/03/2024
Three day intensive, experiential, learning opportunity. During this residential experience participants explore working closely with ... Read more
Therapeutic Environments Practitioner Course (TCEPT)
TCEPT is a unique training opportunity for practitioners of all levels in NHS, Criminal Justice Systems, Education & Care sectors. ... Read more
SEMH Peer Review
The Mulberry Bush SEMH Peer Review is a quality improvement network of schools, for headteachers of SEMH special schools and AP ... Read more
Crossfields Institute Level 4 Certificate in Therapeutic Childcare
We are excited to be completing our ground-breaking Level 4 Certificate in Therapeutic Childcare. We will pilot this project in Dorset ... Read more
Fundraising events
Take part in a fundraising event and make a difference to the lives of those affected by childhood trauma.
Our organisation
Our school
The heart of the charity’s practice expertise is The Mulberry Bush School in Standlake, Oxfordshire.
Outreach
Training, consultation and support to schools, care services and organisations working with challenging or vulnerable children, their families and communities.
Our research
The Mulberry Bush is committed to research in therapeutic residential and foster care.
MB3
MB3 (The Mulberry Bush Third Space) is the National Centre for Reflective Practice.
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