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🏫 Positive Handling in Schools Training Course

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Safe, Legal and Proportionate Responses to Challenging Behaviour

Our Positive Handling in Schools course is designed to equip education staff with the knowledge and practical skills to manage challenging behaviour and use reasonable force appropriately and safely. This essential training supports a whole-school approach to behaviour management and ensures compliance with DfE and Education Act 1996 guidance.
 

✅ Course Overview
 

  • Understand the legal framework around the use of force in education settings

  • Explore behaviour as communication and strategies for early intervention

  • Learn verbal de-escalation and non-confrontational approaches

  • Practice safe, low-risk physical interventions (theory and/or practical)

  • Know how to record, report, and review incidents of positive handling
     

👩‍🏫 Who Should Take This Course?
 

This course is ideal for:

  • Teachers and teaching assistants

  • SEN staff and pastoral teams

  • School leaders and safeguarding officers

  • Pupil referral unit (PRU) and alternative provision staff

  • Anyone involved in supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
     

📅 Course Information
 

  • Duration: 1 day (flexible options available)

  • Delivery: On-site at your school or online (theory only)

  • Assessment: Knowledge check and/or observation (optional certification)

  • Accreditation: Certificate of attendance  

  • Customisation: Tailored for primary, secondary, SEN, or PRU settings
     

🛡️ Why Positive Handling Training Matters
 

  • Meets DfE guidance on Use of Reasonable Force in Schools

  • Reduces incidents and improves staff confidence

  • Promotes a safe, respectful learning environment

  • Helps safeguard pupils and staff from harm and liability

  • Supports behaviour and wellbeing strategies across the school
     

⭐ Why Choose Dynamo Training Solutions?

  • Delivered by experienced education and behaviour specialists

  • Practical, scenario-based learning tailored to your setting

  • Nationwide delivery with flexible group bookings

  • Post-course resources and policy templates available

  • Fully aligned with current legislation and safeguarding best practice
     

📞 Book Positive Handling Training for Your School
 

Protect your staff and pupils with practical, legally-sound training.
Contact us today to book your Positive Handling in Schools course, or request a quote for onsite group delivery.

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