You need a team for safe Positive Handling and here is why
:: Safe Positive Handling requires team tactics :: In this rough-cut video-clip from a recent training course, our Director of Training expert witness Gerard O’Dea explains why we don’t recommend that staff carry out safe positive handling restraint interventions (defined as immobilising a child) by themselves. There are several reasons why the proper assistance […]
Course Feedback: “far more useful and engaging”
“I have previously done a positive handling course with a different company. I found your session far more useful and engaging, plus the hold/restraints were much easier to achieve. Previously I have found It tricky to keep hold of a child during a necessary restraint, however the knowledge I now have enables me to carry […]
Alerting other staff that you need help in Positive Handling
:: Here is a rough-cut video clip from a recent training session where our Director of Training, expert witness Gerard O’Dea, spoke to the team about setting up reliable and robust alerting systems. Because the presence of other staff drastically increases safety in several ways, calling for assistance is a major focus for establishing a […]
One of the most informative and interesting CPD sessions I’ve attended
CPD sessions can be informative and enlightening CPD sessions from Dynamis can be so useful to staff in thinking about the different situations they have to deal with in their classrooms that it can be a turning point in their school year. Here is some feedback from two teachers who recently attended one of our […]
Legal Safe and Effective Positive Handling
Legal Safe and Effective Positive Handling Legal Safe and Effective Positive Handling is what we strive to design and deliver here at Dynamis, where we work with schools, teaching staff and other education services to deal with distressed or challenging behaviours with children by showing them respect at all times in a safe environment which we create […]
Positive Handling Strategies – feel confident
Positive Handling Strategies Positive handling strategies should increase confidence, improve teamwork and give you the opportunity to enhance your level of practice with your colleagues. Here is what one class teacher said after a recent course with our team: “The course was very useful and because of it, I feel more confident to deal with […]
Positive Handling “this was the best so far”
Best Positive Handling Course So Far “I have been on a few positive handling training courses and this was the best so far. She gave us holds that were viable in our setting and easy to use. Unfortunately, we have already had to use the holds, but they were effective and we all felt confident […]
Keep children safe through Positive Handling “very useful”
Safe Positive Handling “It was very useful to understand more about the legislation around when teachers can use techniques to keep children safe. This is the main reason some staff do not wish to use handling techniques for fear of reprimand afterwards. Practicing techniques was very useful and gave me the confidence to use them […]
Positive Handling Law
Positive Handling Law Issues during training – it is not all physical. “I was pleased that it wasn’t all physical and loved the fact that we were taught a lot about the law and when and how to protect ourselves with it. I have already managed to put some things and suggestion into place at […]
Positive Handling Course delivery was “precise clear well paced”
“Support and advice given to practices used in Early years settings brilliant. Safety highlighted to protect ourselves and our subjects in various scenarios. Online course material supported and knowledge recapped in class with visual notes and explained. Course delivery was precise clear well paced, with support explaining handling techniques, which were observed throughout the practical […]