Restrictive intervention policy is now a behaviour-culture issue
Restrictive intervention policy is now a behaviour-culture issue We were asked recently what the April 2026 DfE guidance really changes for schools. The answer is not simply “more paperwork”, although the recording and reporting duties are clearly important. The bigger point is this: restrictive intervention can no longer sit in a dusty policy folder and […]
SEND, reasonable adjustments and positive handling: prevention before crisis
SEND, reasonable adjustments and positive handling: prevention before crisis If the 2026 DfE guidance has one message for schools working with pupils with SEND, it is this: do not wait until crisis to start thinking. The guidance points schools towards identifying triggers, planning proactively, working with parents and professionals, making reasonable adjustments and reviewing plans […]
Recording reasonable force: what good incident notes need to prove
Recording reasonable force: what good incident notes need to prove Most schools know they need to record significant uses of force. The 2026 DfE guidance makes that duty very clear. What is less clear, sometimes, is what a good record is actually for. A record is not just an administrative task. It is not a […]
Necessary, proportionate, shortest time: the decision test school staff need to practise
Necessary, proportionate, shortest time: the decision test school staff need to practise One of the most useful phrases in the 2026 DfE guidance is also one of the easiest to say and hardest to apply under stress: reasonable force must be necessary, proportionate, and used for the shortest time possible. That is not just legal […]
When young people carry knives: 3 things school staff need to know
This post is about when young people carry. Knife crime has featured prominently in the news at the start of 2025. Three teenage boys were charged with the murders of Kelyan Bokassa (14) and Harvey Willgoose (15) in separate incidents in London and Sheffield. Axel Rudakabana was sentenced to 52 years in prison following […]
Relationships and behaviour in schools
This post is about relationships and behaviour in. Concerning behaviour management in schools, the work of Paul Dix and Tom Bennett have gained considerable attention in the UK. In this post we compare and contrast the approaches and emphases of their work before showing how Dynamis’ conflict management training philosophy draws on the best […]
Dynamis Trainers Receive Glowing Feedback as New School Year Begins
This post is about dynamis trainers receive glowing. Dynamis, a leading provider of safety and de-escalation training, has kicked off the new school year with resounding success. Feedback from various educational institutions highlights the effectiveness and impact of Dynamis trainers in preparing school staff for challenging situations. Key highlights from recent training sessions include: […]
The dangers of intruders on school property
This post is about the dangers of intruders. Schools are supposed to be safe havens for students but unfortunately they can, on occasion, become targets for various types of intruders. This post highlights three types of intruders school colleagues report as threats to the safety of children in our schools: Youth Looking for Mischief […]
Positive handling interventions in schools: A team activity
This post is about positive handling interventions in. Positive handling interventions, often referred to as restraint, are sometimes required in schools to ensure the safety and well-being of every student on the premises. When it’s necessary, it’s important these positive handling interventions are performed by at least two members of staff. Here we explore […]
Embracing the Local Context: Dynamis Training’s Unique Approach to Handling Behaviours of Concern in the UAE
This post is about embracing the local context. How to manage pupils’ behaviours of concern is a key challenge for every school. School staff typically have a good understanding of their school’s local context and drivers of challenging behaviours that stem from that context. But do external training providers share this understanding? And what […]