Trauma Informed Schools UK
Trauma Informed Schools and Communities UK (TISCUK) CIC (trauma-informed.uk) is an international training provider, working to date with over 6000 organisations. They support schools, community organisations and workplaces to create trauma-informed, mentally healthy communities where people feel safe, valued and understood. TISCUK are committed to supporting the most vulnerable young people by empowering key adults to respond effectively to mental health problems and behaviours that challenge.
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Trauma Informed Schools and Communities UK (TISCUK) CIC (trauma-informed.uk) is an international training provider, working to date with over 6000 organisations. They support schools, community organisations and workplaces to create trauma-informed, mentally healthy communities where people feel safe, valued and understood. TISCUK are committed to supporting the most vulnerable young people by empowering key adults to respond effectively to mental health problems and behaviours that challenge.
About Trauma Informed Schools and Communities UK.
TISCUK training is underpinned by evidence-based research which shows that, if not helped, children and young people who’ve suffered traumatic life experiences are at major risk of suffering from mental and physical ill-health and/or engaging in violence and crime. Their training combines underpinning neuroscience with teaching practical skills so adults can recognise and respond to the impact of adversity, trauma, social injustice and economic hardship in young people. Relationships have the power to both harm and heal, and safe, consistent relationships are central to recovery, belonging and wellbeing. Through a range of different trainings for senior leaders, practitioners and whole staff teams, TISCUK promotes a relational approach where behaviour is considered a form of communication, and distress is met with understanding rather than punishment.
TISCUK was established in response to a growing need for specialist training for staff working in schools. Over time, its training provision has expanded to support a much wider range of professionals and communities, including those who do not work directly with young people. The organisation was founded by Dr Margot Sunderland D. Psych, D.Litt (Hon) M.A, B.Ed, Dip GPTI who is an eminent child psychologist, psychotherapist and neuroscience expert. Dr Sunderland is also a highly acclaimed award-winning author of over twenty books in the field of child mental health which collectively have been translated into 18 languages and published in 24 countries.
TISCUK’s training programme seeks to address inequalities and social injustices but social value also underpins the organisation’s internal processes. The TISCUK training team has extensive experience in education and/or therapeutic work and is supported by a central office team and operational directors. Wellbeing of the workforce is of the utmost importance; all staff and trainers are able to access 1:1 sessions with a senior psychotherapist and have access to reflective supervision and wellbeing check-ins. TISCUK are also committed to supporting communities outside of their core training offer including voluntary work; they welcome proposals from the wider community to support social projects.
The Network.
The transformacy Social Value Network is a growing community of organisations — social enterprises, charities, training providers, community groups and purpose-led businesses — each delivering genuine social value in their field and their region.
Think of it as a trusted pool of partners. When organisations make social value commitments — through a Public Sector tender, a Section 106 agreement, or their own strategy — they need credible partners to help deliver them on the ground. The network exists to connect that need with the organisations best placed to meet it.
Every member is chosen for the quality and authenticity of the social value they create, so the network stays something people can genuinely rely on — a shortcut to trusted, capable partners rather than an open directory. Each member has a profile setting out what they do, who they serve and where they operate, and displays the transformacy Social Value Network member badge as a mark of their place in the community.
Why Join?
Being part of the transformacy Social Value Network means:
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Visibility — a profile within a trusted, curated network seen by organisations actively looking for social value partners.
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Opportunity — the chance to be called upon when our clients and contacts need delivery partners for their social value commitments.
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Recognition — the transformacy Social Value Network member badge to display on your own website, signalling your place in a trusted community.
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Connection — a place within a growing community of like-minded, purpose-led organisations.
Join the Network
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Frequently Asked Questions.
About the network
What is the transformacy Social Value Network?
It's a curated community of trusted organisations — social enterprises, charities, training providers, community groups and purpose-led businesses — that deliver practical social value across the UK. It acts as a trusted pool of partners that organisations can call upon to help fulfil their social value commitments.
Who can join the network?
Any organisation that delivers genuine, measurable social value — whether through employment and skills, community investment, environmental action, or support for local and disadvantaged groups. Members range from small community organisations to established social enterprises and purpose-led businesses.
Is there a cost to join?
No — there's no fee to become a member of the network. We simply ask interested organisations to apply, so we can understand the social value they deliver and keep the network trusted and relevant.
How do organisations join?
Membership is by application through our register-your-interest form. Our team reviews each application to make sure the network remains a genuinely trusted pool of partners.
What is the member badge?
Members can display the transformacy Social Value Network badge on their own website — a simple mark that signals their place in a trusted community of social value organisations.
About social value
What is social value?
Social value is the positive social, economic and environmental impact an organisation creates for the communities it serves, beyond the direct product or service it provides. Examples include creating local jobs, offering skills and training, supporting disadvantaged groups, spending with local suppliers and reducing environmental harm.
Why does social value matter in public sector tenders?
Under UK procurement rules, contracting authorities must consider social value when awarding contracts, applying a minimum weighting — typically 10% — to social value in their evaluation. This means the social value a supplier offers can directly influence whether they win public sector work.
What is the Procurement Act 2023?
The Procurement Act 2023, which came into force in February 2025, reforms how public sector contracts are procured in the UK. It reinforces the role of social value in procurement, making it increasingly important for suppliers to demonstrate and deliver measurable social impact.
What is the National TOMs framework?
TOMs — Themes, Outcomes and Measures — is a widely used framework for measuring and reporting social value in a consistent, comparable way. It helps organisations place a credible value on the social impact they create and evidence it to buyers and commissioners.
How is social value delivered in practice?
Social value commitments are delivered through practical activities such as employing local people, offering apprenticeships and work experience, running community projects, supporting charities and cutting carbon. Many organisations draw on delivery partners with local reach or specialist expertise to help meet these commitments.