De-Escalation and Physical Intervention in a Secondary or Sixth-Form College
For secondary and sixth-form staff, deciding to intervene physically may be the most critical moment of a career. The post sets out the risks and why the training suits that setting.
Non-Escalation and De-escalation Training at Trainer-level for Schools
A five-day Vistelar train-the-trainer course, coming to the UK in December, certifies staff to teach non-escalation, de-escalation and crisis intervention, covering the conflict spectrum from context to closure but not physical tactics.
Therapeutic Parenting – Approaches in Schools
An interview with Sarah Naish, author of The A-Z of Therapeutic Parenting, about children whose traumatic backgrounds lead to violent behaviour at home, and why more than half her enquiries now involve schools.
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.