POSITIVE HANDLING IN EDUCATION
Working with children and young people provides joy and happiness for most people who choose this exciting vocation. Nonetheless, people do not enter this career pathway to be abused. At some point in their work life, educational staff may be involved in dealing with a physically aggressive or violent pupil or parent. The leadership of the school has a duty under Section 2 of the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) so far as is reasonably practicable to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all their employees.
By choosing training from Blossom Training & Development/ School Positive Handling, you will be supporting your staff team as well as meeting the requirements of the Law.
We are passionate in our approach to support schools to nurture a clear Restraint Reduction Strategy.
Our comprehensive training focuses on developing a clear understanding of the functions of behaviour, Positive Behaviour Support and understanding the biology behind the behaviour so that the need to use restrictive force is greatly reduced.
- Have your staff received de-escalation training based on the latest scientific research?
- Do you and your staff fully understand your legal rights and responsibilities when faced with an aggressive or violent pupil?
- Have your staff received training to enable them to reduce risks to themselves, the pupil and the school?
- How can I reduce the need to use using reasonable force?
- When is it appropriate and acceptable to use force?
- What if a parent says we can't touch their child?
- How can reasonable force be used safely for all involved?
- What are the risks to the person being restrained and to myself?
- Will I be subject to an investigation if I have to restrain a pupil?
- What if a child alleges that I have hurt them?
- How do I rebuild the relationship following the use of any force?
What are the essential policies and procedures needed in your school?
POSTIVIE HANLDING IN THE CARE COMMUNITY
Caring provides much joy for people who choose this rewarding vocation. None the less, staff do not enter this career pathway to be abused. At some point in their work life, staff may be involved in dealing with a physically aggressive or violent person. The management have a duty under Section 2 of the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) so far as is reasonably practicable to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all their employees. By choosing training from Blossom Training & Development, you will be supporting your staff team as well as meeting the requirements of the Law.
- Do you and your staff fully understand their rights and responsibilities when using Positive Handling/Physical Restraint?
- Have you received de-escalation training based upon the latest scientific research?
- How can the need for using reasonable force be minimised?
When is it acceptable to use force?
- Are legally compliant holds being used in your setting?
What are the essential policies and procedures needed in your setting?
- How can we reduce risks of positional asphyxiation?
By attending training for Positive Handling, you will be able to:
- Further build on your confidence when dealing with behaviours that challenge, fear, trauma, aggression, and violence.
- Reflect on your understanding of emotional regulation and the management of people's emotions & behaviour.
- Gain a clearer understanding of the impact of communication.
- Gain a better understanding of what science is telling us about the biology underneath presenting behaviours How the brain and body react when people are socially defensive and the implications for de-escalation.
- Understand the aggression curve and the promotion of safety cues in the environment.
- Gain a basic understanding of current legislation and relating to issues that can arise when dealing with aggression or violence in the workplace, including the Criminal Law Act 1967, The Common Law and the Human Rights Act 1998.
- Examine the requirements of Health & Safety statute and associated regulations and understand how they apply to physical restraint in the Care Sector.
- Understand the recommendations in HM Government Guidance, 'Reducing the need for restraint and restrictive intervention';
- Recognise the risks associated with physical restraint and how to minimise those risks.
- Risk assesses your own safety when dealing with a potentially aggressive or violent person.
- Differentiate between holding, escorting, and restraining.
- Know, practise and evaluate legally compliant and medically assessed holds and techniques including how to relax a restraint and disengage safely.
- Know and understand the requirements for recording any use of restrictive force and how the information can be used to inform Behaviour Plans/Risk Assessments.
- Understand the need for repairing relationships following any use of restrictive force.
Why should you use Blossom Training & Development for your Positive Handling training?
- You get a free initial consultation – you tell us what you need, and we recommend the training to help you achieve it.
- You can afford us – we may be expert but we’re also realistic. We know you have a budget, so we provide training that’s not only highly effective, but also very good value.