Positive Handling in Schools
Complete positive handling training for schools online. Learn de-escalation, the law and restraint best practice.
Fully Accredited
CPD Approved
Course Description
Course Overview
This positive handling training for schools covers a serious subject that all school staff need to understand. You will learn to identify stages of aggression, de-escalate situations, understand the legal position on physical intervention and apply best practice if restraint is needed.
What You Will Learn
- Understand the seriousness and extent of aggressive pupil behaviour in schools
- Identify the stages of aggression using the aggression curve
- Apply de-escalation techniques to manage pupils before situations escalate
- Understand the SCARF Model and government guidance on positive handling
- Know the legal framework around physical intervention and restraint in schools
- Follow best practice procedures if restraint becomes necessary
Course Modules
The Course Structure
An overview of the course and what you will learn about positive handling in schools.
A Serious Business
Statistics and examples that highlight the extent of aggressive pupil behaviour in schools.
The Aggression Curve
How to identify the stages of aggression and recognise when a pupil is escalating.
The SCARF Model
The SCARF Model and how understanding it helps you de-escalate aggressive behaviour.
Government Advice and Guidance
Government guidance and advice on positive handling and the use of reasonable force.
Making decisions: Duty of Care
Your duty of care obligations and how to make decisions about intervention.
The Law
The legal framework covering physical intervention, restraint and the use of reasonable force.
Physical Intervention and Restraint
Best practice techniques for physical intervention and restraint when they become necessary.
Screening, Searching and Confiscation
Your powers and responsibilities regarding screening, searching pupils and confiscating items.
