Unlock improvements to behaviour and engagement with the relational approach

A practical guide to applying relational practice in your school

  • Develop a deeper understanding of why positive relationships are crucial for a child’s development and learning

  • Implement practical strategies and tools to foster a stronger connections with students and the wider school community

  • Build better connections with pupils to improve their learning and engagement.

Why buy?

Relational practice is a key foundation of a more nurturing school that values children and young people. The relational approach aims to help children to feel safe, connected, and capable - ready to learn and to develop. Research evidence suggests that positive teacher-pupil relationships can be one of the largest factors in improved behaviour and academic attainment. 

This course will build on your existing practice and develop your skills to make the most of this powerful approach. On successful completion of the course, you'll receive a certificate of completion.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to nurtureuk

    • Introduction

    • Relational Practice Workbook
  • 2

    Introduction to the relational approach

    • Introduction
  • 3

    Section one

    • The Six Principles of Nurture and the Graduated Approach

    • Downloads
  • 4

    Section two

    • What is a safe base?

    • Supplementary sources
  • 5

    Section three

    • What is a relational approach?

    • Supplementary sources
  • 6

    Section four

    • Why have a relational approach?

    • Supplementary sources
  • 7

    Section five

    • Neuroscience perspective

    • Supplementary sources
  • 8

    Section six

    • The importance of the key adult

    • Supplementary sources
  • 9

    Section seven

    • How can you develop a relational approach?

    • Supplementary sources

    • Downloads
  • 10

    Section eight

    • Top tips: practical approaches/strategies

    • Supplementary sources

    • Downloads
  • 11

    Closing

    • Certification and feedback

    • Certification of completion for Relational Practice digital training

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You can buy this course instantly for you or your team with a card here on our learning platform. 
If you need us to invoice you for the course, you'll need to check out on the nurtureuk website here.