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Trauma Informed Award
This Months Trauma Informed Carer or Practitioner
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Trauma Informed Practitioner
November 2025
Gemma
Congratulations to Gemma Phillips, our CLASS Trauma-Informed Practitioner for November 2025!
Gemma was nominated for her exceptional trauma-informed practice and unwavering dedication to her key child. She brings empathy, creativity, and curiosity to every session, always tailoring her approach to meet individual needs. Her work is grounded in evidence and guided by a deep understanding of attachment and learning styles. Through consistent care and thoughtful planning, Gemma has helped her key child make remarkable progress.
Award Winners!
Trauma Informed Practitioner October 2025
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Leigh
Congratulations to Leigh Howie, our CLASS Trauma-Informed Practitioner for October 2025!
Leigh was nominated for her exceptional dedication to a carer—going above and beyond to coordinate support, complete risk assessments, and help maintain placement stability. With over 20 years of experience, Leigh brings deep compassion and insight to her role as a Supervising Social Worker in Bridgend. Her trauma-informed approach continues to make a lasting impact on children and carers alike.
Trauma Informed Carer September 2025
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Karen
Congratulations to Karen for being CLASS Trauma-Informed Carer for September 2025!
Karen was nominated because she consistently puts her foster children first. She is always attentive to their emotional needs—continually striving to understand their experiences and support them in reaching their full potential.
Trauma Informed Practitioner August 2025
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Jack
Congratulations to Jack for being CLASS Trauma-Informed Practitioner for August 2025!
Jack was nominated in recognition of his consistent child-centered and trauma-informed practice, and his recent promotion to Senior Residential Support Worker reflects the positive impact he has made. He ensures every child’s voice is heard, involving them in decision-making and meeting them with calm compassion even in the most intense situations. His commitment has enabled him to build strong, meaningful relationships with every child he supports. Beyond his direct work, Jack fosters a positive and supportive work culture within the home.
Trauma Informed Practitioner July 2025
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Amy
Congratulations to Amy for being CLASS Trauma-Informed Practitioner for July 2025!
Amy was nominated for her quick, thorough communication and consistent advocacy for children and families. She’s adaptable in her approach, tailoring communication to suit each individual. Collaborative and creative, she offers thoughtful suggestions that are both achievable and well-received. Flexible with her time, she actively supports consultations and helps implement recommendations as needed.
Trauma Informed Practitioner June 2025
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Mandy
Congratulations to Mandy for being CLASS Trauma-Informed Practitioner for June 2025!
Mandy was nominated for listening to advice regarding a child's transition and acting on this, changing plans to allow for appropriate preparation work and making sure she was always available to answer this child's questions.
Trauma Informed Practitioner March 2025
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Kirsten
Congratulations to Kirsten for being CLASS Trauma-Informed Practitioner for March 2025!
Kirsten was nominated for her compassionate and dedicated support for a young person struggling with family bereavement.
Kirsten went above and beyond in aiding the young person during a difficult time and was committed to also supporting his siblings and foster carers.
Trauma Informed Practitioner February 2025
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Lisa
Congratulations to Lisa for being the CLASS Trauma-Informed Carer for February 2025!
Lisa was nominated for advocating for her young person's needs. She asked for help and uses it consistently, giving everything a go and welcoming change. Lisa is supportive with her young person's therapy and trauma informed in everything she does.
Trauma Informed Practitioner January 2025
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Leigh & Brett
Congratulations to Leigh and Brett for being CLASS Trauma-Informed Carers for January 2025!
Leigh and Brett have shown incredible dedication to creating a safe, nurturing, and understanding environment for the children in their care. Their unwavering commitment to empathy, patience, and consistency has helped the girls feel secure, valued, and supported in their healing journey. By focusing on connection, trust, and daily resets, they embody what it means to be trauma-informed carers.
Trauma Informed Practitioner December 2024
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Catherine & Catrin
Congratulations Catherine and Catrin for being MAPSS Trauma Informed Carers for December 2024.
Catherine and Catrin are guardians to their grandson. In the interview below they explain how they use core trauma informed care strategies and active listening to support him overcome past trauma.
Trauma Informed Practitioner November 2024
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Congratulations Joanne & Gareth
Congratulations Joanne & Gareth for being MAPSS Trauma Informed Carers for November 2024.
Joanne and Gareth were nominated for balancing the care two siblings need while integrating trauma informed practices. Read, in the interview with Joanne, how she is calm, collected and balances the children's needs...
Trauma Informed Practitioner August 2024
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Congratulations Amy & Bethan
Congratulations Amy & Bethan for being MAPSS Trauma Informed Parents for August 2024.
Amy and Bethan are adoptive parents who talk through some of the difficulties their son has and what they have done to help him.
Hear about the support available and how this support helped their family.
Trauma Informed Practitioner July 2024
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Congratulations Teresa
Congratulations Teresa for being the Trauma Informed Carer for July 2024.
Teresa is in the unique position of being a social worker and a foster carer. Read her interview where she discusses why she wanted to become a foster carer and how caring for a child has enhanced her understanding of Trauma Informed Care.
Trauma Informed Practitioner May 2024
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Congratulations Laura
Congratulations Laura for being the Trauma Informed Practitioner for May 2024.
Laura is a social worker in Merthyr Tydfil's Looked After Children's team. Laura was nominated for Trauma Informed Practitioner for the support she has offered to a young person with significant complex needs. The young person has experienced early life trauma which has resulted in them requiring around the clock care as a teenager from a care team. Laura has been diligent in ensuring this support is well coordinated and Trauma Informed. Take a look at her interview by clicking her picture..
Trauma Informed Practitioner April 2024
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Congratulations Naomi
Congratulations Naomi for being the Trauma Informed Practitioner for April 2024.
Naomi is a social worker in one of Rhondda Cynon Taf's Intensive Intervention Teams. Naomi was nominated as a Trauma Informed Practitioner for her ability to adjust the way she currently practices to meet the underlying needs of young people based on their trauma history.
Naomi provides some fantastic examples, and tips of how to talk with young people to ensure they understand information on their level, and account for the impact of shame and feeling blamed due to their trauma history.
Trauma Informed Practitioner March 2024
Congratulations Jenny
Congratulations Jenny for being the Trauma Informed Practitioner for March 2024.
Jenny is an adoption social worker who supports adoptive families. In Jenny's interview you will hear how Jenny's agency, Western Bay Adoption, provides adoption support and works collaboratively to achieve best outcomes for children and families. Jenny discusses the importance of using a Trauma Informed Approach when supporting adopted children.
Trauma Informed Carer January 2024
Congratulations Tracy
Congratulations Tracy for being the Trauma Informed Carer for January 2024. Tracy won the award for her dedication for additional learning, she attended more MAPSS workshops in 2023 than any other carer or practitioner, attending 8 workshops (in addition to all other foster carer training she attended) across the year.
Trauma Informed Practitioner August 2023
Congratulations Rhys
Social Worker Rhys was voted Trauma Informed Practitioner for recognising how the trauma history of a little boy had impacted on his presentation and Rhys helped him settle in a new home.
Trauma Informed Carer May 2023
Congratulations Leanne
Relative Carer Leanne is a relative foster carer who was voted Trauma Informed Carer for the care she provided to her grandson. Take a look at her video interview.
Trauma Informed Practitioner April 2023
Congratulations Kelly
Kelly is a social worker who was nominated as trauma informed practitioner for the perseverance, support and trauma informed approaches she utilised to advocate for a young person during a placement transition.
Trauma Informed Carer January 2023
Congratulations Ceri
Foster Carer Ceri is a foster carer who was voted Trauma Informed Carer for the care she provided to her foster child. Take a look at her video interview.
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