Train the Trainer Programme for Positive Handling

The Challenge

In today’s schools, managing behavior effectively is one of the most pressing concerns for staff. From distressed children to situations that can quickly escalate into physical confrontations, your team faces high-pressure situations daily.

Without proper training from competent trainers, these incidents can lead to injury, stress, and anxiety for both staff and students.


The Problem

The problem is, when educators lack the confidence or skills to handle behaviours of concern, they may either under-react, leading to unsafe environments, or over-react, risking harm and reputational damage. This uncertainty around the appropriate response to incidents, de-escalation and use of force can leave staff feeling unsupported and vulnerable. The issue is a knife-edge of responsibility.

We Understand Trainer Development:

At Dynamis Training, we’ve spent almost 20 years training frontline staff in schools, hospitals, and public-facing organizations. We've seen first-hand how proper preparation can empower teams to respond confidently and professionally in even the most challenging situations. With our experience and evidence-based methods, we’ve helped hundreds of schools create safer environments while maintaining the dignity of every student.

Our Train-the-Trainer Positive Handling Program is designed to help schools build their own internal capacity for handling conflict. Your trainer team will not only learn the practical techniques needed for effective positive handling, but they’ll also gain the skills to teach these methods to their colleagues, creating long-term sustainability within your team.

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The Solution:
Our Train-the-Trainer Program will equip your school with in-house experts who can train your staff in the most current and effective methods of managing conflict and positive handling. Here’s how we do it:

How we help: Four Key Pillars

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Tailored Training for Your Needs

We start with a comprehensive needs assessment for your trainer team, looking at the specific challenges your school faces.

Whether your learners work with SEN students, deal with frequent behavioral issues, or need refresher training for low-risk settings, we design a program that directly addresses your team’s most pressing concerns.

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Flexible Delivery

  • We understand that every school operates on a tight schedule. That’s why we offer flexible options for your trainer team, including:
    • Full-day intensive courses (9:30 AM to 3:30 PM) for maximum practice time.
    • Half-day or twilight sessions for teams with limited time, offering blended online and on-site training.
    • Online preparatory modules, where your staff can complete knowledge components in their own time before engaging in hands-on practice.
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    Real-World, Scenario-Based Learning

    The most effective training is hands-on. Our trainer course doesn’t just teach theory—it puts trainers through real-world scenarios that mimic the high-risk situations your staff faces every day. By embedding skills through repetition and practice, we ensure your trainers walk away with confidence in their ability to manage and de-escalate conflict.

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    Legal and Ethical Compliance

    We ensure your trainers are fully versed in the Department of Education’s guidance on the use of reasonable force as well as Section 93 of the Education and Inspections Act. Our courses focus on both verbal de-escalation and physical interventions as last-resort techniques, ensuring your school is legally compliant and always acting with the safety and dignity of students in mind.

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    Transformation in Your Corridors and Classrooms

    Upon completing our Train-the-Trainer Program, your internal trainers will be equipped to:


    • Confidently deliver training that empowers staff to manage challenging behavior safely and effectively.
    • Provide ongoing support to ensure the school community consistently applies best practices in positive handling.
    • Reduce incidents of harm by fostering a culture of calm, confident intervention where verbal de-escalation is the primary tool.
    • Increase team collaboration by ensuring all staff are on the same page, creating a consistent approach to managing conflict and ensuring safety across the school.

    This transformation will result in a more cohesive team, better-equipped to handle even the most challenging students while maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment.

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    A fresh new approach to training in Positive Handling

    What you stand to gain with a Dynamis trainer development programme:

    • Engaging, Evidence-Based Methods All of our training is backed by research and best practices in learning environments and coaching practice, developed in partnership with leading experts in education and conflict management. We constantly update our curriculum to reflect the latest developments in the field, ensuring your trainers are always at the cutting edge.
    • Effective, Scenario-Driven Training: We use real-world scenarios to ensure that what your trainers learn is immediately applicable. Whether it’s de-escalating an agitated student or managing a more serious situation involving physical intervention, our training prepares your team for the challenges they will actually face.
    • Efficient, Flexible Formats: We know that schools are busy places. That’s why we offer a range of formats to fit your schedule and budget, including full-day workshops, half-day sessions, and blended learning options that combine online theory with in-person practice.
    • Values-Driven Training: At the heart of our training is the belief that every individual—whether staff or student—deserves to be treated with respect and dignity, even in the most difficult circumstances. This values-driven approach ensures that your team feels supported and students feel protected.

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    • Unresolved Behavioral Incidents: Without 'transfer' of learning beyond the training session, behavioral incidents can escalate more easily, leading to more frequent disruptions and unsafe learning environments. Your team’s lack of preparedness could worsen the situation, making your school a more chaotic place for both students and staff.
    • Potential Legal Liabilities: Failure to follow Department of Education guidelines on the use of reasonable force in the decisive moment can expose your school and your staff to legal risks, including lawsuits, investigations, and reputational damage. Protect your staff and your school by ensuring everyone is effectively trained to manage conflict appropriately.
    • Damage to School Culture: Unskilled handling of challenging behavior can create a negative school culture, where students feel unsafe and staff feel unsupported (a siege mentality and "them and us" atmosphere). This can damage trust between staff and students, create gnarly issues with parents and lead to higher staff turnover.
    • Negative Impact on Student Outcomes: Unresolved behavioral issues can hinder student learning and growth. Without the proper training, your staff may struggle to support vulnerable students, impacting their educational outcomes and overall well-being.

    ConClusion

    Schools like yours choose Dynamis because they need a Trainer programme which is engaging for staff, is effective in transferring the key skills in decision making, de-escalation and last-resort protective interventions and is efficient with time and resources allocated to working with behaviours of concern.

    Feedback from Learners About Our Training

    Thousands of learners with Dynamis Since 2006

    99%

    Course Met or Exceeded Expectations

    98%

    Trainer Was Very Good or Excellent

    99%

    Training was Relevant and Appropriate

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    Mark Brierly

    HT

    “It was great to see our staff put the training into practice the very next day. The course was clear, practical, and highly relevant to the situations we face.”

    - Head Teacher, Smallthorne Primary School, Stoke on Trent

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    Joyce Hetherington

    AHT

    “The training was tailored to our school’s needs and helped us manage difficult situations with confidence. Our staff now feel empowered to intervene appropriately when needed.”

    - Assistant Head Teacher, West Thornton Primary School, Croydon

    Your Next Step:

    The safety of your students and staff should never be left to chance. With Dynamis Trainer Training, your team will gain the skills and confidence they need to manage conflict safely and effectively, creating a positive, secure environment for everyone.

    Ready to equip your team with the tools they need? Book your free training needs assessment today, and let’s create a tailored Train-the-Trainer Positive Handling Program that fits your school’s specific needs.

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