Positive Handling in London
Dynamis has trained staff in boroughs across London. Two options are set out, a full day with the most practice time, and a half-day or twilight session blended with online study.
Course Feedback: “a more detailed support plan was given for working with younger children”
A teaching assistant in Essex, previously trained elsewhere, welcomed the detailed support plan for working with younger children, found the techniques useful and enjoyed trying them out during the course.
De-Escalating the Distressed Child – Positive Handling Strategies for Behaviour Management
Gerard O’Dea explains paraphrasing, one of the verbalisation tools, and how putting a name to what a distressed child seems to feel helps them regulate their own behaviour and emotions.
International Positive Behaviour Management in Qatar with Dynamis
Dynamis has trained internationally since 2008, mostly in the Gulf, with clients in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and now Doha. The post introduces a video about the latest Qatar project.
Feedback: GCC Behaviour Management and Positive Handling Course in Doha, July 2017
A head of early years at a Doha school describes training that kept safety rules central, respected her religious constraints as a Muslim woman, and put communication and active listening before any physical intervention.
Doug Lemov masterclass on Classroom Management
A link to a BBC programme about Doug Lemov, who studies the most successful teachers and argues that weak teachers can become strong performers. The post notes that these methods inform the company’s courses.
New Behaviour in Schools Report
Tom Bennett’s independent review of behaviour in schools is summarised, with its emphasis on building a culture the whole school community understands, matching training that stresses consistent responses.
Course Feedback: “excellent practical guidance”
An alternative provision headteacher describes guidance that is practical and grounded in clear principles. After online study, training covered body language through to restraint, keeping dignity and respect central.
Teachers headbutted and bitten by children as young as five.
A brief post noting reports of teachers being headbutted and bitten by children as young as five, with links to related reading on classroom communication, attacks on staff and five steps to persuasion.
Duty of Care and stopping fights in Positive Handling
Schools often ask whether safe, risk-free ways exist to stop fights between children. A video tells how one teacher improvised urgently in her classroom, illustrating duty of care in physical interventions.