Managing High-Risk Behaviours in Secondary Schools
Three related reads on high-risk behaviour in secondary schools: a report on behaviours of concern and workplace risk, feedback from a secondary leadership team, and de-escalation in a sixth-form college.
Feedback from EYFS practitioners (video)
Feedback from early years practitioners is presented here as a video, without written commentary, alongside links to related posts about special schools and early years pressure.
Feedback from Special School with Unique Needs (Video)
Video feedback from a special school, with related reading on training tailored to special school needs, feedback from early years practitioners, and clear course feedback.
Headteacher’s feedback: Dynamis was different AND better!
An interim headteacher at Smallthorne Primary found the training simpler than the detailed courses they were used to, with pre-course legislation notes giving legal confidence and skills still in use weeks later.
Relevant to Early Years Practice – Positive Handling feedback from Nursery School Manager
A Birmingham nursery school manager found the training relevant to Early Years practice, with de-escalation as the core purpose and physical intervention as a last resort, and would recommend it to colleagues.
Extremely professional and knowledgeable – Positive Handling
An assistant headteacher describes the trainer as professional and knowledgeable, with excellent health and safety throughout. The online course gave a thorough introduction citing legal documentation, which will help the school update policies.
Positive Handling in London
Dynamis has trained staff in boroughs across London. Two options are set out, a full day with the most practice time, and a half-day or twilight session blended with online study.
Is it okay to lift and carry a child during positive handling interventions?
Asked whether a restrained child may be lifted and carried elsewhere, the post sets out risks of injury to staff and child, plus the risk assessments, medical review and trained staff required first.
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.