SpotLight supports young people aged 4–19 affected by domestic abuse, offering structured early support through creativity, trusted relationships, and practical tools.
“SpotLight has helped me more than anything else I have ever done.”
SpotLight is EdShift’s Tier 2 early intervention programme for children aged 4–19 affected by domestic abuse or sexual violence. It is designed for children whose experiences are affecting emotional wellbeing, behaviour, sleep, school, friendships, confidence, or sense of safety.
Through creative, age-appropriate sessions, SpotLight helps children understand their responses, develop practical coping skills, and process what has happened without pressure or judgement.
Sessions are shaped around each child’s age, needs, and pace, helping them build emotional awareness, confidence, practical skills, and healthier ways to cope. Sessions are shaped around each child’s age, needs, and pace.
SpotLight can help children:
Every SpotLight journey is different. Sessions may include drawing, drama, storytelling, games, creative activities, safety planning, emotional regulation tools, and gentle conversations with a trusted practitioner.
Activities can explore feelings, anger, identity, self-protection, healthy relationships, and domestic abuse in age-appropriate ways. Children are not pressured to share more than they are ready to. Creativity gives them another way to communicate, and reflect.
SpotLight is grounded in trauma-informed practice, with predictable sessions, trusted relationships, and choice built into how children take part.
Where appropriate, we work alongside safe parents, carers, schools, and professionals to strengthen the support around each child.
“SpotLight’s really helped me in school. I find I can concentrate more in class.”
“I love going to sessions and getting everything off my chest. I sleep so much better after my session.”
If you think SpotLight could help, make a referral or contact our team. We’ll help you understand the right support within EdShift’s pathway.
EdShift provides a three-tier pathway across a continuum of need. From light-touch connection and safety resources to early intervention and specialist therapeutic support, our programmes are designed to help children access the right support at the right time.
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