We are delighted to share that Tolworth Girls school  has achieved the Attachment Aware Schools Bronze Award (2024/2025).

This recognition is a significant milestone on our attachment journey and reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting our student's emotional wellbeing and the development of every student.

Being 'attachment aware' means that we understand the importance of building strong, secure relationships between staff and students.

 At Tolworth Girl's school  we strongly believe that these relationships form the foundation for a safe and supportive learning environment where all children feel valued, understood, and ready to learn. We know that when children feel safe and connected, they thrive - not just academically, but socially and emotionally too. 

Attachment Aware Schools initiative is supported by international research, demonstrating that whole-school attachment-based strategies are effective in reducing behavioural challenges, sanctions and exclusions while improving outcomes for all students, particularly the most vulnerable.  Achieving for Children (AfC) Virtual School’s Attachment Aware Schools Award programme supports schools in embedding attachment aware and trauma-informed practices, through a year-long programme that includes audits, action plans, whole-school training, and continuous coaching from AfC Educational Psychology services.

This award is just the beginning. We are committed to deepening our practice and continuing our journey towards becoming a fully attachment aware and trauma-informed school and look forward to working on the Silver Award during the next academic year.