Train a Team in SILP School
4 Features of SILP Trained Partnerships
SILP trained partnerships have implemented the learning from SILP School in ways in which we never envisaged when the training began in 2013.
The scope for creating expansive learning opportunities from internal reviews has increased, with innovations such as the hybrid review [some work done by the independent, some by professionals from within the partnership] also gaining momentum.
If your partnership prioritises engagement with practitioners and families, proportionality of approach and values learning from strong practice, you may wish to use the SILP approach for your reviews. Only those who have passed our university accredited training course have permission to use this trademarked methodology, used in over 200 cases since 2009.
These SILP trained teams are seeing the benefits in two ways. Firstly, they are upskilling & driving up the quality of their internal reviews. As a collateral benefit they are driving down the cost of ALL their reviews.
What were the drivers for change in these partnerships?
Click here for the full explanation from our 2021 trained partnership.
How do they make it work in practice?
Applying the SILP principles and utilising the library of templates and resources, these partnerships offer high quality learning opportunities for their agencies. Many reviews are internal, and at times there is a preference to add an element of independence. Where a local area has an in house SILP trained reviewer, we can offer a SILP trained independent reviewer to work alongside them where the review requires. Often the arrangement involves the independent reviewer commenting on drafts & sometimes chairing the learning event. The details are agreed at the scoping meeting. Cost savings result under both of these models.
Collateral Benefits
There are less obvious outcomes, too. SILP trained professionals bring fresh thinking to the model of support for participants engaging in their reviews. The result? Increased confidence and enthusiasm for partner agencies, who are more open to engage in open learning.
Hear More From a Partnership 12 Months On After SILP Training...
When a partnership makes a commitment to training a team in SILP School, it’s important that they consider carefully who will be the right people to train. Listen in here to an extract from episode 31 of the Safeguarding & Domestic Abuse Sector Podcast. Here you can gain insight from a team 12 months on after training with SILP regarding their selection of professionals who should undergo the programme.
& click here to hear from the same team regarding the advice they would give to anyone considering sending a team to SILP School.
We have produced a resource pack to help you make a case based on calculations around your average review spend. Further time & resource is also saved by achieving a uniformity of approach with all templates, standard letters & presentations available in your training membership site for use locally.
Download your resource pack here.
To receive detailed costing information based on your particular needs email here.
We can plan the next steps, which may include a visit to you or support for individuals considering the training to help them discuss suitability.
Is SILP the right approach for us?
We have 2 options to enable you to learn more. Choose one or both.
1. Online Application
Individuals can find out via our online application if they are suitable for the programme here
2. Self Assessment
Find out how well your personal values & qualities fit with working with the SILP methodology here. This 3 minute assessment will generate a personalised assessment report to enable you to gain a deeper insight into your innate qualities.
To discuss implementing a learning model which emphasises engagement with professionals and families, proportionality and learning from strong practice...
