What Are Positive Handling Courses for Schools?

Positive Handling courses train school staff to manage challenging and potentially dangerous behaviour safely, lawfully, and confidently. They typically cover recognising early warning signs, de-escalation techniques, dynamic risk assessment, and - where physical intervention genuinely cannot be avoided - safe, proportionate techniques appropriate to the education environment, along with the documentation needed to make every intervention defensible under scrutiny.

They're aimed at teaching and support staff working with pupils who may present complex or unpredictable behaviour, including SEND, PRU, and specialist settings. Stand2's Advanced Conflict Management & Physical Intervention training is medically reviewed and built around your school's specific policies and risk profile - part of the wider support available across Stand2's Education & Learning Environments programmes.