All courses meet the statutory requirements, DfE, April 2026.
Our Positive Handling training equips school staff to manage challenging behaviour safely and effectively, in line with Department for Education guidance.
Positive Handling is taught as a last resort, to help prevent harm to both pupils and school staff and support pupils to regain emotional regulation.
All training is delivered with a focus on restraint reduction.
Training options include de-escalation to manage behaviours of distress, Positive Behaviour Support, and the safe use of Positive Handling techniques. Courses are flexible, tailored to your setting, and suitable for all age groups and group sizes. All training is delivered at your venue.
Bild ACT and Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) certified courses available.
Blended Positive Handling Course (Online and 2.5 Hours Face-to-Face)
This is a flexible online and trainer-led practical course designed to minimise school disruption and maximise learning.
Meets all statutory requirements, DfE, April 2026.
- 75 minutes of online modules (completed in advance in as many sittings as required), covering the legal framework, Human Rights, DfE guidance 2026, and positional asphyxia awareness & detection
- 2.5-hour trainer-led face to face practical session, dedicated to the instruction and practice of Positive Handling, Safe Holding and low-level Physical Intervention techniques
- Flexible delivery during school hours or twilight sessions
- This is the most cost-effective training option we provide for smaller groups
Double Blended Positive Handling Course (Online and 2 x 2.5 Hours Face-to-Face)
This blended course combines flexible online pre-training with a practical, one-day face-to-face course.
Meets all statutory requirements, DfE, April 2026.
- 75 minutes of online modules (completed in advance in as many sittings as required), covering the legal framework, Human Rights, DfE guidance 2026, and positional asphyxia awareness & detection
- 2 x 2.5 hour practical sessions are run on the same day, AM/PM, PM/Twilight dedicated to the instruction and practice of Positive Handling, Safe Holding and low-level Physical Intervention techniques
- Minimises staff abstractions and operational disruption, by splitting larger groups
- This is the most cost-effective training option we provide for larger teams
- Minimum of 20 delegates split across both courses.
1 Day Positive Handling Course
6-hour, entirely trainer-led face to face course covering the legal framework, Human Rights, DfE Guidance 2026, and positional asphyxia, awareness & detection.
Meets all statutory requirements, DfE, April 2026.
- Introduction to de-escalation techniques
- Instruction and practice of Positive Handling, Safe Holding and low-level Physical Intervention techniques
Positive Handling for Schools PLUS
Also includes non-statutory elements, DfE Guidance, April 2026
Blended Positive Handling Course PLUS 1/2 Day Introduction to Preventative & De-Escalation Strategies
Meets all statutory requirements and introduces the non-statutory DfE guidance, April 2026.
- 75 minutes of online modules (completed in advance in as many sittings as required), covering the legal framework, Human Rights, DfE Guidance 2026 and positional asphyxia, awareness & detection
- 2.5-hour face to face introduction to Preventative and De-escalation strategies, followed by
- 2.5-hour face to face practical session, dedicated to the instruction and practice of Positive Handling, Safe Holding and low-level Physical Intervention techniques
- Total face to face contact time, 1 day
1 Day Positive Handling Course PLUS 1 Day Preventative De-Escalation Strategies
Fully meets statutory requirements and non-statutory DfE guidance, April 2026.
Day 1: Preventative & De-Escalation Strategies
- Implementing preventative strategies
- How to identify triggers
- De-escalation techniques
Day 2: Positive Handling
- 1 day, face to face trainer-led session covering the legal framework, Human Rights, DfE Guidance 2026 and positional asphyxia, awareness & detection
- Instruction and practice of safe holding, Positive Handling techniques
3 Day Positive Handling Course (Bild ACT & RRN Certified)
A 3-day Bild ACT & RRN certified trainer-led course.
Suitable for all education settings and children’s services, this trainer-led course is tailored to your needs using a Training Needs Analysis.
Includes:
- Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) training
- Managing Behaviours of Distress with Breakaway Skills training
- Physical intervention training, including safe holding and positive handling restraint techniques
- Focus on restraint reduction to promote safer outcomes for pupils and staff
- Bild ACT RRN certified
- UKAS accredited course
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