Relational Practice training for schools - online CPD E-Learning course

Unlock improvements to behaviour and engagement with the relational approach

We know schools today are are managing:

Rising SEMH complexity
Behaviour issues that repeat
Inconsistent relational responses across staff
Limited staff release time for CPD
Tight budgets

Good relationships are “miracle grow” for the brain. Nothing is more powerful. We must find ways to increase the number of positive human interactions for our children.

Dr Bruce Perry

Our practical e-learning course on relational practice in school will help you to:

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.

Behaviour policies alone are not shifting outcomes and one-off workshops don’t build shared relational capability. You need practical, scalable training that embeds structured relational approaches across your whole team.

Why this matters now

Inconsistent responses escalate behaviour
Staff confidence varies widely
New staff need induction into a relational culture
Budget and time constraints limits face-to-face CPD opportunities

This training solves those pressures in a way that fits your timetable and budget.

What our Relational Approach e-learning delivers
The relational approach aims to help children to feel safe, connected, and capable - ready to learn and to develop. Research suggests that positive teacher-pupil relationships can be one of the largest factors in improved behaviour and academic attainment. Our Relational Approach e-learning provides a structured, self-paced programme (approx 3 hours) designed to strengthen how staff connect with and support pupils.

Flexible access for all staff
Structured relational practice tools
Practical case examples and application exercises
Easy integration with school CPD plans
Support for induction, refreshers and whole-staff rollout

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Approx. 3 hours of structured digital learning
Practical video content and reflective activities
Downloadable resources
Certificate of completion for your CPD records

This course is self-paced and divided into bite-sized chapters, meaning you can access the course materials anytime, anywhere, and learn at your own speed. The course also includes opportunities to apply learning to your own context.

After completing his course, you will be able to:

Respond to behaviour with greater consistency and confidence
Use relational language that strengthens pupil connection
Recognise how adult responses influence escalation or de-escalation
Apply practical strategies that support engagement and belonging
Feel more confident building positive, trusting relationships
Contribute to a shared relational culture across your setting

Our e-learning courses are always designed to make a practical difference now that you can take forward. As a charity, we want to help you move on when you are ready, not tie you into retraining every year.

This training is designed for:

Teachers seeking practical relational strategies
Teaching assistants supporting pupils with SEMH needs
SENCOs and inclusion leads building staff confidence
School leaders embedding relational culture
Whole-staff CPD programmes

It is particularly useful for schools wanting to strengthen relational foundations before progressing to deeper implementation pathways.

The course sits at the develop level of our framework.

Your next step after this pack would be move onto our in-depth training package, the Theory and Practice of Nurture Groups

To embed the relational approach across a whole school, your next step is to sign up for the National Nurturing Schools Programme.

Pricing

£35 plus VAT.

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This course will help improve student wellbeing and success. Learn practical, immediately-applicable strategies to build stronger connections with your students, fostering a classroom where every child feels seen and supported.