Specialist Support for Young People Aged 12–18
At FYP Interventions, we specialise in working with young people who have
experienced trauma, adversity, or emotional dysregulation that impacts their ability to
engage in mainstream education. We provide high-quality, trauma interventions and
trauma-informed support within our alternative provision—creating a safe and
structured environment where young people can begin to feel understood, valued,
and empowered to move forward. Led by Samantha King who is a certified Trauma
Informed Mental Health Schools Practitioner (TISUK), accredited by the Institute of Arts and Therapy in Schools and Education. TISUK is recognised by the Department
for Education’s guidance on mental health and behaviour in schools (DfE-00327-
2018) for promoting positive mental health practices. Our interventions are grounded
in research, guided by relational practice, and designed to meet the unique needs of
each young person we support.
Why Trauma-Informed Practice Matters
Trauma can stem from a wide range of experiences, including neglect, abuse,
bereavement, family breakdown, and ongoing mental health. These experiences can
deeply impact a young person’s ability to regulate emotions, trust others, focus, and
thrive in educational settings.
At FYP Interventions, we do not see behaviour as a problem—we see it as
communication, what is our young person’s unmet need.
Our Approach
FYP Interventions offers a nurturing, relationship-based model of intervention. We
support young people through:
- Trauma-Informed Mentoring & Emotional Support
- Psychoeducation on how trauma affects the brain, emotions, and behaviour.
- Self-regulation strategies for anxiety, anger, dissociation, and low mood
- Creative expression (art, music, movement) as alternative forms of communication
- Restorative approaches to rebuild trust and connection.
- Social and emotional skill development for long-term resilience.
Our provision is flexible and person-centred, designed to reduce barriers to learning
while promoting self-worth, emotional literacy, and engagement.
Who We Work With
- Schools – INSET day training in Trauma Informed Practice
- Schools and local authorities looking for specialist placements or outreach
- support for students with SEMH needs or trauma histories.
- Parents and carers seeking therapeutic, educational support for a young person struggling in mainstream education.
- Young people aged 12–18 who need a trauma-informed, relational approach
- to learning and development.
Whether as a short-term intervention or part of a longer reintegration plan, our goal is to support each young person to feel safe, connected, and capable of re-engaging with life and learning.
Why Choose FYPi?
- Certified Trauma-Informed Practitioner (TISUK)
- 15 years’ experience of working with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
- A compassionate, relational ethos built on safety, trust, and connection.
- Bespoke intervention plans tailored to the individual.
- A commitment to long-term outcomes, not quick fixes
If you are a school, parent, carer, or professional looking for trauma-informed provision for a young person, please get in touch to discuss how we can help. Referrals, consultations, and visits are welcome.