Positive Handling by the Numbers #1 Working Solo
One Person Positive Handling One Person Positive Handling is inherently dangerous and can not be recommended. Often a teaching assistant in a school will be working on a one-to-one basis with a child who has particular needs associated with emotional or behavioural difficulties. Sometimes, such a child will present with potentially harmful behaviours such as […]
Positive Handling By The Numbers #0 Zero contact policies
Positive Handling Policy Can a school have a ‘no contact’ policy? The Department for Education guidance is clear that failing to act because of an erroneous physical intervention policy would be risky: Schools should not have a ‘no contact’ policy. There is a real risk that such a policy might place a member of staff […]
Issues for schools to address in relation to Positive Handling
Schools have significant responsibilities where they are called on to physically manage high-risk or seriously disruptive behaviours. In addition to a properly conceived and robust physical interventions policy (which we are able to review with you and adjust to your requirements) there are some practical discussions which need to be had around other peripheral considerations, […]
I feel very confident now I can protect myself and the children I am responsible for – Course Feedback
“I thoroughly enjoyed the course. I had previously attended the Team Teach course a number of years ago and found it really intense and did not feel confident in using it. I feel very confident now that as a last resort I can protect myself and the children I am responsible for. I found the […]
This was the first time that a positive handling course at this school has been so beneficial
“This was the first time that a positive handling course at this school has been so beneficial. Previous training was not at all at this level and this course exceeded my expectations! The legal part of the course in the morning was very useful and the hands-on training was brilliant. Thank you so much – […]
One of the most informative and engaging training sessions I’ve attended in my career
One of the most informative and engaging training sessions I’ve attended in my career, thank you. The log we were encouraged to complete through the morning session, was a great idea as this can be used for reflection & a reminder in the future. Hearing about real scenarios from the news puts what we have […]
Feedback on Positive Handling courses April 2015
I found all aspects of the course interesting and useful. I would have liked to have more time going over using the techniques in different situations, however I appreciate that this is not really possible in the time. I would love to further develop my knowledge and skills by completing further training, maybe on a […]
Feedback on Positive Handling courses from March 2015
The course was very useful as I now feel able to confidently manage situations where I may have to restrain a pupil, whereas before I felt reluctant to do so as I was concerned that I may injure myself or the pupil. In addition, the theory was very interesting as it helped me to think […]
Feedback on Positive Handling Courses from February 2015
Below are some comments from Education professionals who have experienced our Positive Handling courses in the early part of 2015. We are very grateful for their support and their testimonials. Very useful course, I have used part of it today when approaching a child who had exited themselves from the classroom I used the greeting […]
Feedback on Positive Handling Course for Boarding from January 2015
It was a great course that helped me gain the knowledge and skill level to deal with student whilst keeping myself and other bystanders safe. Boarding Assistant, Jan 2015 Excellent Course, well presented and really enjoyable. Thankyou Head of Pastoral Care, Jan 2015 Very good course and trainer. Put us all at ease. Boarding House […]