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We are pleased to enclose details of Schoolsafe training arranged for the forthcoming academic year. Due to increasing demand and in order to make training more easily accessible for schools in Suffolk, Schoolsafe has restructured its training programme as follows:

The training programme consists of 6 modules

• Module 1 - Legal Framework
• Module 2 - Theory of De-escalation
• Module 3 - Risk Management
• Module 4 - Practical Models of Behaviour
• Module 5 - Physical De-escalation
• Module 6 - Theory Update
• Lunchtime Supervisors
• Business Support
• Generic Events

Module 1
Legal Framework
Learning objectives:
To identify:

• Our legal rights and responsibilities, including reference to the Education and Inspections Act 2006
• The context of reasonable force within an educational setting

Duration 1 ½ hrs
Number of delegates: Max 25, Minimum 8

Module 2
Theory of De-escalation
Learning objectives:
To plan how to prevent and avoid dangerous incidents by:

• Identifying underlying causes of behaviour
• Planning to meet individual needs
• Developing structures and procedures

Duration 1 ½ hrs
Number of delegates: Max 25 staff, minimum 8

Modules 1 & 2 are open to all staff and both modules must be attended to gain Schoolsafe accreditation. All staff should attend a Theory update (Module 6) every 3 years

Module 3
Risk Management
Learning Objectives:

• Identify the risk assessment process
• Develop strategies to reduce the risk of harm to staff or pupils
• Identify the components of a legal framework to support staff practice

Duration 2 hrs

Module 3 can be delivered to small groups of staff, which must include representation from the Senior Management Team, around specific behavioural problems. This information can then be cascaded to all staff.

Module 4
Practical Models of Behaviour
Learning Objectives:

• To explore models of behaviour
• To consider how they impact in a practical setting

Duration 1 ½ hrs
Number of delegates: Max 25, minimum 8

Module 4 is optional for schools, for staff who wish to explore in more depth models around the theory of behaviour.

Module 5
Physical De-escalation
A one-day bespoke training programme for staff to gain physical de-escalation techniques.
Number of delegates: Maximum 16, minimum 10
This is an accredited programme and should be re-accredited every year.

Module 5 is available to all staff who are Schoolsafe accredited (or equivalent) and where the school has received Module 3 (or equivalent) A risk assessment must be in place around the use of physical intervention, prior to staff attending this module.

Module 6
Theory Update
Having completed Modules 1 & 2 training, all accredited staff should attend a theory update every 3 years.
Learning objectives:

• To revisit Modules 1 & 2 and briefly remind all participants of the key issues concerning challenging behaviour
• To identify recent changes in legislation including rights and responsibilities
• To discuss any problems that may have arisen since completion of the original course

Duration, up to 2 hours, to allow for feedback and discussion
Number of delegates: Max 25, minimum 8

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If required, a separate Theory programme can be arranged for lunch time supervisors and business support staff, which is tailored to meet the individual needs of each group of staff.

Lunchtime Supervisors (MDSA’s – Mid Day Supervisors)
Learning objectives:

• To identify what difficult behaviour means
• To identify your legal rights and responsibilities
• To plan proactively to prevent and avoid dangerous incidents

Duration 2 hours (this can be delivered either prior to, or after the lunch break)
Number of delegates Maximum 15 minimum 8

Business Support (office based staff, caretakers, technicians etc)
Learning objectives:

• To identify your legal rights and responsibilities
• To plan proactively to prevent and avoid dangerous incidents
• To identify how risk assessment can be used to implement safer practice

Duration 3 hours may be delivered over 2 x 1 ½ hrs sessions
Number of delegates Max 25 Minimum 8

Generic training days

Generic training days are available across the county for staff who are unable to attend training within their school. If you are a member of a school within the Suffolk region, please visit the SchoolSAFE page on the Suffolk County Council web site.

If you need any further information, all of our details are available on our Contact section. Our friendly team are waiting to take your call.