TRAINING COURSE
Positive Handling in Schools
A one-day course in two sessions: a legal briefing on reasonable force, then practical, easy-to-recall holds for school staff.
COURSE OVERVIEW
ABOUT THIS COURSE
A one day course in two sessions. Session 1 is a 2 hour Legal Briefing on the use of reasonable force with children and young people, which can be opened to all school staff, governors and parents at no extra cost. Session 2 is a 2.5 hour practical session on low-level, easy-to-recall holds. Every school also receives a post-course assurance pack to support governance and record keeping.
WHAT THE COURSE COVERS
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
• Understand why physical intervention training is needed and what reasonable force means
• Know when positive handling can be used
• Reduce the need for restrictive practices
• Complete manual handling risk assessments and risk assess time-out and sensory rooms
• Understand policy and guidance, and report and record incidents
• Manage allegations, share good practice and provide aftercare for staff and pupils
• Practise prompting, guiding, holding, escorting and seated holds
• Practise breakaways, disengagements and managing objects, crowds and altercations
WHO USES THIS COURSE
Suited to education settings and the people who support them, including:
• Schools, academies and colleges
• Special education settings
• Headteachers and senior leaders
• Governors and parents (Legal Briefing)
• Teaching and support staff who may need to use reasonable force
COURSE DETAILS
Everything you need to know before you book. Most of our work is bespoke, so timings and content can be adapted to your setting.
• Duration: 1 day (2 hour legal briefing and 2.5 hour practical session)
• Number of attendees: Legal briefing open to as many as you wish; practical session in small groups
• Course type: In person
• Certification: Certificate in Personal Safety Partnership's Schools Positive Handling Course
How we work with you
01
Understand your risks
we start with your setting, incidents and policies
02
Tailor the training
courses shaped around your people and environment
03
Support after the course
refreshers, scenario practice and post-incident guidance