Solihull Approach
The Solihull Approach is a brief intervention model used by a wide range of professionals from different agencies to work with children and families. It offers professionals a theoretical framework for thinking about the relationship between themselves, the child and the parent and provides a highly practical way of working with families. Many agencies are trained in the Solihull Approach in Leicestershire with the aim of developing a shared language for understanding children and families. The Solihull Approach integrates the concepts of;
- Containment (psychoanalytic theory), processing anxiety and emotions so that the ability to think is restored
- Reciprocity (child development), which focuses on the attunement between the adult/parent and child
- Behaviour management (behaviourism), which is used later in the process after containment and reciprocity are understood
Who is this for?
SENDCos, Family Support Workers, ELSAs and any member of school staff who would like to have a model for understanding the complexities of children’s presentations and for engaging with parents and other professionals using the language of Solihull Approach.
Solihull Approach 2-day Foundation Training
For SENDCos, ELSAs, Family Support Workers and any member of school staff who would like to have a model for understanding the complexities of children’s presentations and for engaging with parents and other professionals using the language of Solihull Approach
- Two full training days
- Solihull Approach training manual
Cost per person: Partner School: £275 / Non-Partner School: £300
(Led by two educational psychologists)
Whole School Solihull Approach Foundation Training
For whole school staff from the school receptionists to teachers, support staff and governors to develop a whole school approach for understanding the complexities of children’s presentations and for engaging with parents and other professionals using the language of Solihull Approach
- One full training day
- One twilight session (approx. 2 hours)
- 1 x Solihull Approach training manual
Cost per school: Partner School: £1,080 / Non-Partner School: £1500
(Led by two educational psychologists)
Solihull Approach Parenting Group Facilitator Training
As a follow-on from the Solihull Approach Foundation Training the Parenting Programme Training will prepare you to deliver your own Solihull Approach Parenting Group. The Solihull Approach Parenting Group is intended for parents and carers who want to know more about sensitive and effective parenting. It explores issues such as tuning into children, exploring feelings, parenting styles, communication, temper tantrums, sleep patterns and behavioural difficulties.
This programme can only be accessed once you have obtained 6+ months experience with Solihull Approach.
- One full training day
- Solihull Approach Parenting Group manual
Cost per person: Partner School: £194 / Non-Partner School: £215
(Led by an educational psychologist)
