Course Description

Positive Handling in Schools E-Learning Course

We are proud to provide Positive Handling in Schools E-Learning Courses to participants who need to understand safe, appropriate ways to manage challenging behaviour. This training focuses on de-escalation strategies, legal frameworks, and safe handling techniques to help protect both staff and pupils.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is designed for individuals working with children and young people in educational settings. It’s particularly useful for:

• Teachers and teaching assistants
• SEN staff and behaviour support workers
• School leaders and pastoral staff
• Classroom supervisors and midday assistants
• Support staff in mainstream and specialist schools

If your role involves responding to disruptive or challenging behavior, this training provides you with the knowledge to act safely and confidently.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of the course, you’ll have a clear understanding of:

• The legal context for positive handling in schools
• How to identify early warning signs of disruptive behaviour
• De-escalation techniques to reduce the need for physical intervention
• Safe and proportionate handling methods when intervention is unavoidable
• How to record and report incidents in line with school policy

The content is practical and accessible, giving you the tools to create a safe and supportive learning environment.

Why Choose Online E-Learning?

Our online courses are flexible and easy to complete around your teaching schedule. You can study at your own pace, from any device, without needing classroom training. The course is CPD-accredited and provides instant certification upon completion, making it easy to evidence compliance.

Course Details

• Duration: Around 2–3 hours (study at your own pace)
• Assessment: Multiple-choice test at the end of the course
• Certification: Downloadable certificate, suitable for safeguarding and school records

Why Choose FAST First Aid?

At FAST First Aid, we provide training that’s clear, practical, and designed to meet the real needs of education staff. Our courses aim to equip you with the confidence to act safely while prioritising the well-being of children and young people. With flexible online learning, we make training accessible to schools across the nation.

Ready to Get Started?

A safe classroom is a positive classroom. Enrol today in our Positive Handling in Schools E-Learning Course and gain the confidence to manage behaviour effectively.

Book online today or contact our team directly for more information.

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.