Positive handling

Positive handling is a term used in British primary and special-needs education for physical restraint.[1][2][3] It has been described as "risk-reduced physical interventions that form part of the holistic response".[4] The term has been in use since at least 2000.[5]

Positive handling refers to a graduated approach that moves towards the control of extreme behaviour by adopting the least intrusive intervention for the shortest period of time to achieve the aim. It is one of the most efficient methods of training on how to control a disruptive pupil whilst protecting them, and remaining compliant with legislation.

The objective of prevention and intervention techniques is to prevent school violence from occurring. Support for staff is the key to handling student aggression in schools.

To support it, the staff require training, which is also a legal obligation of teaching institutions. The avoidance of any physical intervention is a first priority. The principle involves the graduated use of de-escalation approaches before resorting to physical intervention as the last resort, if any other approaches have failed or are likely to fail

Positive Handling is a statutory and mandatory training, in accordance to Section 2 and 3 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.

It represents a significant investment and undertaking for all staff. Increasingly, staff and managers have expressed the need to acknowledge existing understanding and experience due to raising violence in schools.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ Reid, Ken; Morgan, Nicola S. (2012). Tackling Behaviour in Your Primary School: A Practical Handbook for Teachers. Routledge. p. 46. ISBN 9780415670234. In fact restraint is often referred to by professionals as "positive handling"
  2. ^ Brooke, Adrian; Welton, Steve (2014-06-03). The Health Handbook for Schools. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-134-14142-5.
  3. ^ Hughes, Pat (2009-12-16). Breaking Barriers to Learning in Primary Schools: An Integrated Approach to Children's Services. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-135-26468-0.
  4. ^ Hayden, Carol (2007). Children in Trouble: The Role of Families, Schools and Communities. Palgrave Macmillan. p. 94. ISBN 9780230207998. Retrieved 29 March 2016.[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ Smith, Jacqui (25 July 2000). "Hansard: Written answers". House of Commons. Retrieved 29 March 2016. To improve the education for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties in particular, this year we have:... consulted on additional guidance on promoting positive handling strategies for pupils with severe behavioural difficulties.
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