A Relational Approach and Attachment Research Community (ARC)
A relational approach is a system wide approach. It emphasises the importance of relationships and connections and focuses on building strong, positive relationships among children, teachers, and the wider school community. The Virtual School has purchased membership for all Hampshire Schools and settings to the Attachment Research Community (ARC).
The Attachment Research Community (ARC) is a national charity set up in 2017 by Virtual School Headteachers, school leaders, psychologists, training organisations and academics, with a mission for ‘every school to be attachment and trauma aware’.
ARC’s purpose is to support all schools and education settings to be attachment and trauma aware in their practice for the benefit of all members of the learning community and particularly the most vulnerable, by bringing together, sharing, and celebrating best practice.
ARC in its simplest terms is a self-assessment framework to support schools to draw together all their good practice in this area and identify areas for development. See the ARC website for more details. There are many useful events, webinars and resources you can access.
Overview - A Relational Approach In Education File 567.9KB PDF document
