Positive Handling in Schools
CPD-Accredited Online Training - 100 Minutes - €30.00

Course Overview
Positive Handling is a very serious subject. Knowing when and how to act in a difficult situation can be the difference between a positive outcome and a potentially career ending prosecution. This course will start by looking at some examples and statistics which highlight the seriousness and extent of aggressive pupil behaviour, it will then go on to explain how you can identify the stages of aggression and provide some tips on how you could de-escalate a pupil before they lash out.
Course Modules
- The Course Structure - 70% pass required
- A Serious Business - 70% pass required
- The Aggression Curve - 70% pass required
- The SCARF Model - 70% pass required
- Government Advice and Guidance - 70% pass required
- Making decisions: Duty of Care - 70% pass required
- The Law - 70% pass required
- Physical Intervention and Restraint - 70% pass required
- Screening, Searching and Confiscation - 70% pass required
Requirements
System Requirements
- Up to date web browser
- Up to date video drivers
- 1GB+ RAM
- Broadband (3Mb+)
Duration
100 Minutes. This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.
About This Course
Positive Handling is a very serious subject. Knowing when and how to act in a difficult situation can be the difference between a positive outcome and a potentially career ending prosecution. This course will start by looking at some examples and statistics which highlight the seriousness and extent of aggressive pupil behaviour, it will then go on to explain how you can identify the stages of aggression and provide some tips on how you could de-escalate a pupil before they lash out.
It also looks at where the law stands on this subject and finally best practice in theory if you ever do need to restrain a pupil.
Ready to Get Started?
Enrol today and complete your CPD-accredited Positive Handling in Schools training. Certificates available immediately upon completion.
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