Who is this course for?

This course is designed for individuals operating in a medium-risk environment and is ideal for those working in:

• Pupil Referral Units

• Special schools

• Adult learning

• Children’s homes

• Health and elderly care

It is particularly aimed at those working with individuals whose behaviour foreseeably poses a risk to themselves or to others.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will learn how to;

• Understand the drivers and motivations displayed by individuals who are distressed and may become aggressive and disruptive

• Build a stronger team confidence around supporting behaviour

• Utilise a toolkit of holistic strategies on de-escalation and crisis intervention, including the importance of targeted communication, both verbal and non-verbal.

• Understand and know relevant legal standards and expectations related to use of force, and of the reporting, recording, monitoring and evaluating requirements of incidents involving physical controls and reasonable force.

• Execute simple and safe positive handling and personal safety techniques: including guiding, escorting and holding in standing, sitting and kneeling positions safely, appropriate for your service setting needs, which focus on maximum care -minimum force

• Improve expertise and confidence in staying safe, competence to carry out simple de-escalation strategies, and applying physical intervention in conjunction with a need’s analysis.

The Team Teach Experience

Team Teach is an accredited, award-winning provider of training in positive behavioural support strategies. The Team Teach approach and philosophy has been developed by practitioners with over 25 years’ experience in delivering respectful, accessible and practical behaviour support solutions. We are the only company of our kind to have received a National Training Award, the highest level of award in the UK. Focused on teamwork and communication, our courses foster more supportive working practices, helping people recognise the needs of the children and adults they work with, offer help where necessary, and be able to make use of support when offered.

Key Course Information

Level Two is delivered over two days, amounting to 12 hours’ interactive, practical training, spanning eight modules. This training is delivered in-house and tailored to the needs of participants. Prior to any training, we will discuss the content that you need, and devise a curriculum to meet the specific needs of your service setting. The Team Teach approach emphasises positive relationships as being the key element in behaviour support, with physical techniques serving as only one part of an overall approach.

Participants will receive a Course Workbook and, upon successful completion, a certificate. Certificates issued pre 2024 are valid for 24 months. Certificates issued from 1st January 2024 will be valid for 12 months.

Now including Team Teach Connect

Team Teach training has evolved and we are delighted to announce the launch of Team Teach Connect, an innovative platform offering you ongoing support, a wealth of practical resources, and the latest thinking in behaviour support. Training is just the beginning of the Team Teach journey and we want to be there for you every step of the way, when you need us most, with information, support, and ideas to help you create positive behaviour cultures in your organisation.

Teach Connect forms a fundamental part of our training proposition and gives you access to:

• 24/7 on-demand access to our new Knowledge Hub filled with downloadable resources, videos, articles, podcasts, live and recorded webinars and events.

• Support Service for help, ideas, and practical support from our experienced team of trainers.

• Seamless course management system to access certificates, training resources, and manage and book your training.

Connect Fee – Supporting You With Transparent Fair Pricing

From 2025, the annual fee will reflect the number of Team Teach-certified staff within your setting. This fee ensures every certified individual in your setting can access Team Teach Connect’s award-winning Knowledge Hub resources and the Support Service while easing financial strain.

Here’s our new banded pricing structure:

• 0–24 certified staff: £160 (+ VAT)

• 25+ certified staff: £200 (+ VAT)

*Please note the Team Teach Connect Fee is invoiced and payable direct to Team Teach.