Classroom toxicity is not a new concept to anyone who remembers school. When a fight broke out. When we were asked to read out loud. When the teacher lost control. For a few of us, the classroom was the first time we really experienced fear. Part of our work at Adenydd is to stop that toxicity in its tracks. We’re here to help teachers figure out what is going on emotionally in the classroom, and how a few simple changes can mean the difference between an unsafe school and one where all children thrive. What creates an unsafe classroom? Many factors can make a child feel unsafe at school – from home dynamics to playground politics. At the centre of every classroom is the relationship between teacher and student, and it can easily become toxic when it breaks down. A trauma-informed perspective can give us insight into why this happens. A child who experiences an early trauma often struggles to regulate strong emotions and impulses. Tasks other kids may find simple, they respond to with

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Calon y Gymuned is bringing connection, care, and co-regulation into the heart of Welsh communities. From sensory spaces in schools to well-being days for parents, this project is building safe, trauma-informed environments where families can truly t