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Accredited teams
Accredited teams
Togetherness accredited teams work to improve emotional health for children, their families and their team
Our accredited teams embed the Solihull Approach model across their offer to support children and families through increased knowledge of early brain development and childhood emotional health. Training for staff equips them to support parents and children through an understanding of the evidence–based approach designed to read behaviours, understand childhood development and nurture relationships for emotional wellbeing.
“The Solihull Approach gives teams a framework to guide effective practice and a shared language for a consistent and impactful approach to emotional health.”
A health advisor
Commitment to emotional health
Beyond training and support for staff, Togetherness accredited teams embed the principles across their work.
Accreditation is suitable for any team working with children and families, such as Health Visiting teams, School Nurse teams, Sure Starts in Northern Ireland, or Family Hubs. It is also suitable for teams working with adults using the Solihull Approach model.
Accreditation recognises a team’s commitment to emotional health across a range of assessment criteria developed by Togetherness. Application and awarding is free.
Accredited teams tiers
Three tiers of accreditation to recognise a team’s commitment to emotional health support across their provision.
At a glance
| Bronze | Silver | Gold |
| At least 50% of staff in the team have completed Togetherness 2-Day Foundation training. 5% of staff have completed at least one of the Advanced trainings. Trained staff use the Solihull Approach model in their practice and attend at least one ‘Work discussion session’ per year. Staff actively share online videos from Togetherness with parents and others. Where a Local Authority has pre-paid for the suite of Togetherness online learning pathways to offer them free to parents and others, this information is actively shared. Staff are easily able to access the relevant Togetherness Resource Pack, either as a paper version or an e version. | At least 60% of staff have completed Togetherness 2-Day Foundation training. 20% of staff have completed at least one of the Advanced trainings. Trained staff use the Solihull Approach model in their practice and attend at least two ‘Work discussion sessions’ per year. Staff actively share online videos from Togetherness with parents and others. Where a Local Authority has pre-paid for the suite of Togetherness online learning pathways to offer them free to parents and others, this information is actively shared. Staff are easily able to access the relevant Togetherness Resource Pack, either as a paper version or an e version. | At least 80% of staff have completed Togetherness 2-Day Foundation training. 30% of staff have completed at least one of the Advanced trainings. Trained staff use the Solihull Approach model in their practice and attend at least three ‘Work discussion sessions’ per year. Staff actively share online videos from Togetherness with parents and others. Where a Local Authority has pre-paid for the suite of Togetherness online learning pathways to offer them free to parents and others, this information is actively shared. Staff are easily able to access the relevant Togetherness Resource Pack, either as a paper version or an e version. |
In detail
Gold
Gold accreditation criteria and requirements
Gold-accredited teams celebrate embedding the Solihull Approach model across the work of the team and the community in which they work. The impacts are felt across the culture of the team and the work they do.
Togetherness recognises gold-standard teams as those that have embedded the principles and framework across all areas of the work of the team, developed over a period of at least 3 years. Gold teams ensure staff have access to Togetherness Training, ensuring that 80% or more of the staff (across all areas) have participated in the 2-Day Foundation training.
Leadership commitment and support
The leadership team embraces Togetherness and supports the ongoing offer to train staff and offer reflective supervision. Typically, Togetherness champions in the team will ensure regular reconnect sessions and CPD with staff also engaging in advanced training (around 30% of staff would be trained in advanced or specialist training). This ensures that the principles of Togetherness are lived throughout the day-to-day engagements.
Implementation across practices
Gold-accredited teams evidence the use of the Solihull Approach model embedded in their practice, which may include recognition of team values, reflective sessions throughout the year, inclusion in staff inductions, refresher offers and reflective supervision for coaching and staff development.
Community engagement and family involvement
The team clearly embraces Togetherness across their whole community, ensuring families are encouraged to engage in the online learning and resources offered on our website.
Silver
Silver accreditation criteria and requirements
Silver-accredited teams celebrate embedding the Solihull Approach model across the work of the team and the community in which they work. The impacts are felt across the culture of the team and the work they do.
Togetherness recognises silver-standard teams as those that have embedded the principles and framework across all areas of the work of the team, developed over a period of at least 1 year. Silver teams ensure staff have access to Togetherness Training, ensuring that 60% or more of the staff (across all areas) have participated in the 2-Day Foundation training.
Leadership commitment and support
The leadership team embraces Togetherness and supports the ongoing offer to train staff and offer reflective supervision. Typically, Togetherness champions in the team will ensure regular reconnect sessions and CPD with staff also engaging in advanced training (around 20% of staff would be trained in advanced or specialist training). This ensures that the principles of Togetherness are lived throughout the day-to-day engagements.
Implementation across practices
Silver-accredited teams are working to embed the principles of Togetherness throughout the team’s day-to-day engagements. They use the Solihull Approach model to shape their work. They also commit to supporting reflective sessions throughout the year and further developing a culture that champions containment and understands reciprocity.
Community engagement and family involvement
The team clearly embraces Togetherness across their whole community, ensuring families are encouraged to engage in the online learning and resources offered on our website.
Bronze
Bronze accreditation criteria and requirements
Bronze-accredited teams demonstrate a commitment to embedding the Solihull Approach model across their whole community and within the day-to-day work of the team. Teams are working to enhance the wellbeing of their community and seek to embed Togetherness as part of their mission and values to prioritise emotional health.
Togetherness recognises bronze standard teams as those who have embraced the training and model with clear plans to embed the principles and framework across all areas of their work. Bronze teams ensure staff have access to Togetherness Training and ensure that at least 50% of staff (across all areas) have participated in the 2-Day Foundation training.
Leadership commitment and support
Furthermore, leadership teams embrace Togetherness and support the ongoing offer to train staff and use learning to shape practice. Typically, staff will also engage in or be prepared to follow advanced training, with at least 5% of staff who have completed at least one Advanced Training.
Implementation across practices
Bronze-accredited teams are working to embed the principles of Togetherness throughout the team’s day-to-day engagements. They also commit to supporting reflective sessions throughout the year, staff coaching, and further developing a culture that champions containment and understands reciprocity.
Community engagement and family involvement
The teams clearly embrace Togetherness across their community, ensuring families are also aware of what the approach means and are encouraged to engage in learning, either through organised sessions or signposting the online learning and resources offered on our website.
Accredited teams tiers
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Three tiers of accreditation to recognise a team’s commitment to emotional health support across their provision.