The Law
Physical Intervention Specialists in the Education Sector
“School staff are enabled to use such force as is reasonable in the circumstances to prevent a pupil from doing, or continuing committing an offence, causing personal injury or damage to the property of any person (including the pupil himself); or prejudicing the maintenance of good order and discipline at the school or among any pupils receiving education at the school, whether during a teaching session or otherwise”
Section 93, Education and Inspections Act 2006
What is reasonable? Which methods are appropriate and ethical for use with children? Health and Safety law stipulates that it is the employer’s responsibility to provide information, instruction and training - does your organisation comply? Almost daily in the media we can see accounts of teachers being accused of negligence and assault - would you know when and when not to intervene and if so would you be confident that the law is on your side ?
Physical Interventions specialises in training education staff not just in the meaning and interpretation of the law but also in the effective use of approved techniques for preventing, defusing and ending violent episodes in schools and colleges. You can either attend one of our regular open courses or we can offer bespoke solutions on your site. Call now for a free consultation on 020 7621 1922.
With our expert help you will become competent to act within Health and Safety regulations as well as education legislation. Further training could lead to an invaluable BTEC Physical Intervention and Breakaway level 2 qualification.
Our courses give detailed information on the following Laws and Acts and how they relate to the use of force
The European Convention on Human Rights
The Human Rights Act 1998
The Children Act 1989 and associated Government guidance documents
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
The Education Act 1997
The Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006
The Education and Inspections Act 2006
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Common Law
Physical Intervention Courses
There are numerous courses available, it is often best to call us and we can find the most suitable and cost effective course for you. Some training courses available are below.
BTEC Awards And Other Courses Currently Available
BTEC Level 2, Intermediate award in Physical Restraint Practice (Security)
BTEC Level 2, Intermediate award in Physical Restraint (Care and Control)
BTEC Level 2, Intermediate certificate in Breakaway and Self-Defence
1 Day BTEC Level 2 award in Breakaway Skills Training
1 Day Physical Intervention (Security)
1 Day Physical Intervention Skills (Care and Control) for Staff Working with Children or Those Working with Vulnerable Adults
1 Day Breakaway and Disengagement skills
1 Day Training in Search Awareness
2 Day Managing Physical Intervention and Breakaway Skills for Residential Child Care Staff or Those Working with Vulnerable Adults.
3 Day BTEC Level 2 Award in Physical Restraint Practice including Breakaway and Self Disengagement
Open Courses
Conflict Management, Break Away and Self Defence for Educational Professionals
Physical Intervention and Restraint Skills for Education Professionals
Real Self Defence for the Modern World
Call Us Now 0207 621 1922 Give us a call now to find out how we can help you to make a challenging job that little bit easier. . . and safer.