Pleasantly surprised at how much we needed to know
A deputy DSL from Surrey had doubted the course could fill a day, then found there was far more to learn than expected and welcomed the new skills shown throughout.
Comfortable with everything – Positive Handling
A teaching assistant in Hounslow said the trainer was knowledgeable and professional, and the pitch let staff take the holds seriously while still feeling comfortable with everything covered.
Supported to do the techniques correctly – Feedback
A reception teacher in Leeds describes being supported to perform techniques correctly, able to ask questions and put right when wrong, and guided through the legal steps at each stage.
Positive Handling Training Project for UAE Schools completed
150 staff in Abu Dhabi and Dubai were trained in an approach tailored to the UAE, drawing on labour law, the penal code and ADEC requirements, with online learning done beforehand.
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.
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.
Course Feedback: “knowledge of the trainer was vast”
A teaching assistant at Woodlands Primary School describes the training as brilliant, covering material new to them, and credits the trainer’s wide knowledge for answering every question.
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.
Course Feedback: staff gained significantly from involvement
Pace and delivery were praised by an assistant headteacher at a mainstream primary in Kent, who noted Gerard’s willingness to answer questions and said all staff gained significantly from the training.
Course Feedback: a very professional experience
A learning disabilities specialist in Huddersfield found the techniques simple, quick and easy to remember, and valued being able to work through the theory in their own time before the practical training.