Team Teach

Ian Thomas and Jacqui Wennington

Team Teach Protocol for Delivery•  All Team Teach protocols are stated in order to ensure quality control and clarity of

purpose.• A minimum of two members of staff need to be trained from an establishment if this

is the first round of training for them.• One of the initial two members of staff needs to be in the SLT.• A commitment from the establishment needs to be made to complete the identified

reporting forms and adopt an agreed policy.• If staff do not retrain within the required timeframe they will not be able to continue

to use the physical interventions. • Participants must complete their own personal risk assessment in the form of the

Team Teach Personal Health Awareness Check before any training commences.• Team Teach tutors cannot authorise staff to use physical interventions; that is a

policy matter for the employer.• All participants must complete as a minimum the core skills and activities, including

passing the quiz, in order to qualify for certification. • A shared understanding from course members that Team Teach is a holistic

approach to behaviour; it is not a training package that teaches restraint.

TEAM TEACH – COURSES AND COSTS• 6 Hours Foundation Course (Closed Course - One Day) (Closed Course -

where we come to you)• This course can also be delivered as 2 X Twilight sessions of 3 hours each.

The minimum requirement for a 6 hour Foundation Closed course is for costs up to 12 participants. Over 12 participants and the charge will be for a minimum of costs up to 24 participants. Over 24 participants and the minimum charge will be for costs up to 36 participants (Billed in units of 12).

• For a "closed course" the hosting organisation provides the venue and any required refreshments.

• The cost per person includes all the trainer’s expenses, all course materials and Team Teach Certification.

• Cost: £ 75 per person - Billed in Units of 12 participants as illustrated above.• It can also be arranged for a 6 Hour Foundation Course to be held away from the

host setting, however, this usually incurs further expense.

12 Hour Basic Course - (Closed Course - Two Days)(Closed Course - where we come to you) 

• This course can also be arranged at a venue away from the host setting, however, this will incur further expense. The minimum requirement for a 12 Hour Basic Closed Course is for costs up to 12 participants. Over 12 participants and the charge will be for a minimum of costs up to 24 participants. Over 24 participants and the minimum charge will be for costs up to 36 participants (Billed in units of 12).

• For a "closed course" the hosting organisation provides the venue, food and refreshments.

• The cost per person includes all the trainer’s expenses, all course materials and Team Teach Certification

• Cost: £150 per person - Billed in Units of 12 participants.• The 12 Hour Basic Course can also be arranged as an “OPEN” Course, where

trainees from several different settings can be trained. These “OPEN” courses are usually held for 24 trainees.

• For further details and information contact:-• Joyce Clague – Team Teach Administrator• Email – joyce.clague@salford.gov.uk 0161 921 2004