Q: Who delivers the training?
A: The three-day training is delivered by Therapeutic Thinking Ltd, an external consultancy. A Local Authority representative will also be at the training to answer questions and comment on any county-based queries and provide the local perspective.
Q: How does Suffolk Therapeutic Thinking sit nationally?
A: Suffolk County Council is working alongside other counties that have either embedded Therapeutic Thinking or are on their journey to doing so. We are planning regular meetings and share resources and expertise.
Q: Can tutors ask for support in delivering training or if they have questions about Suffolk Therapeutic Thinking?
A: Absolutely. Please contact [email protected]
Q: Does Suffolk Therapeutic Thinking really help reduce exclusions?
A: We have data from a variety of settings which demonstrate that where it is embedded, suspensions and permanent exclusions have dropped dramatically.
Q: Can Suffolk Therapeutic Thinking tutors train other schools in their Multi-Academy Trust?
A: Multi Academy Trusts and Federations should aim to have a minimum of 1 tutor per school who may network across the MAT or Federation.
Q: Can trusts have a training course to cover all schools within their trust?
A: Yes! Please contact [email protected]
Q: Can tutors train as many staff as they like at once?
A: The preferred ratio is two tutors to a maximum of 36 delegates. Tutors can discuss training group sizes larger than this by contacting [email protected]
Q: Can tutors add in their own examples into the Suffolk Therapeutic Thinking PowerPoint?
A: No. The slides must not be altered in any way. Additional information can be presented as professional opinion but must not be added to the PowerPoint.
Q: Can tutors change the PowerPoint slides?
A: No. There must be no material changes or additions to the PowerPoints. Slides may be re-arranged or delivered in a different order to personalise delivery. Slides marked with a tick are compulsory. All other slides are optional and may be turned off.
Q: Can tutors choose the bits of Suffolk Therapeutic Thinking that will work for their school?
A: Most schools embark on a journey, which looks different depending on the school or setting. Some settings choose to wholeheartedly embrace all the tools and practice. Some prefer a ‘nudging’ approach where they introduce ideas and elements at the most appropriate time in their setting. If schools would like advice please contact [email protected]
Q: Will Suffolk Therapeutic Thinking be compatible with my current records and behaviour logs?
A: Schools may need to re-think how they view and record incidents, depending on the current systems and format used. The approach encourages non-judgemental, accurate description of behaviours, alongside a reflect, restore, and repair methodology.
Q: Will the behaviour policy need to be re-written?
A: Probably. Tutors will certainly need to do a ‘highlighter test’ to check that all policies and plans are written to provide a comprehensive, clear, and unambiguous set of instructions and planned response for staff’s reference.
Q: If a tutor cannot attend the whole three days’ training, can they catch up at a later date?
A: Yes, but the preferred option is for a tutor to complete the full three-day course at the same time, and this should be considered when booking a course. If training dates clash with another commitment, please book a different course. Suffolk County Council will do its best to catch up any training missed due to unforeseen circumstances.
Q: If a tutor has undertaken therapeutic thinking training previously in another county, can they transfer the accreditation?
A: Tutors in this situation should contact [email protected] as this will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Q: If a member of staff is not a Suffolk Therapeutic Thinking tutor but knows lots about therapeutic thinking, can they just do the refresher?
A: No. Refreshers can only be attended by trained tutors.
Q: If a tutor has trained as a Suffolk Therapeutic Thinking tutor in a Suffolk school and moves to another Suffolk school, can they train the staff members?
A: Yes, if their tutor certificate is still current.
Contact us
For enquiries, please email [email protected]