Our Restraint and Physical Intervention for Children Training course equips care staff with the practical skills and knowledge needed to effectively and compassionately prevent and manage behaviours that challenge. This training emphasises positive, person-centred approaches that reduce reliance on high-risk interventions, promote safety, and achieve long-term positive outcomes by incorporating restorative practice principles.
This course is delivered using the Empower Programme methodology, a specialist approach for behaviour management, least restrictive practice and physical intervention, that prioritises safety, dignity, and respect. The Empower Programme methodology is delivered by our qualified expert trainer, drawing upon over a decade of experience delivering industry recognised behaviour management and restraint training across multiple established programmes, including:
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
- TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention)
- MAPA (Management of Actual or Potential Aggression)
- Team Teach
- P.P.R (Predict, Prevent, Respond)
The Empower Programme methodology builds upon the principles of P.P.R, ensuring that all physical interventions and holds have undergone rigorous risk assessment. Every technique used has been independently reviewed and approved by a qualified osteopath to ensure alignment with natural body movement, minimising the risk of injury for both staff and the individuals they support. A pre-training health and fitness assessment is also conducted to ensure participants can safely engage in the physical aspects of the course, provided with an audit trail for your records.
Through this face-to-face training, participants will develop a deep understanding of behavioural triggers, crisis prevention strategies, and evidence-based intervention techniques. The course blends theoretical learning with hands-on practice, empowering care teams to confidently create supportive environments that prioritise dignity, inclusion, and well-being.
This course is ideal for care professionals working with children and young people in residential children’s homes or other services where supporting young people with behaviours that challenge is a key focus. It is suitable for new staff, experienced practitioners, and teams looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in behaviour support.
Course Description
Our Restraint and Physical Intervention for Children Training course equips care staff with the skills and knowledge to manage behaviours that challenge effectively, safely and compassionately, fostering safer and more supportive environments. By completing this course, your team will gain the ability to:
- Understand Behaviour and Its Triggers
Learn to identify underlying factors contributing to behaviours that challenge, using evidence-based tools like ABC Charting to analyse patterns and triggers. - Apply the Stages of the Incident Model
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the escalation cycle and how to intervene proactively to de-escalate situations before they become critical. - Implement Prevention Strategies
Master primary and secondary prevention techniques to reduce the occurrence of behaviours that challenge and mitigate risks effectively. - Recognise Theories of Abuse
Understand how experiences of abuse impact behaviour and learn how to respond compassionately to individuals with trauma histories. - Engage in Crisis Intervention
Develop strategies for crisis intervention, focusing on de-escalation, conflict resolution, and maintaining safety for all involved. - Utilise Restorative Practices
Learn to apply restorative techniques to support recovery, repair relationships, and prevent the recurrence of incidents, fostering a positive care environment. - Perform Safe Physical Interventions
Gain confidence in applying safety interventions, including safe releases and physical restraint, as a last resort, ensuring dignity and respect are maintained. - Practice Reflective Techniques
Learn how to critically assess your own interactions and interventions to identify areas for improvement and refine your approach. - Foster Team Collaboration
Strengthen team dynamics by fostering shared responsibility in implementing behaviour support strategies, ensuring consistency across care settings. - Enhance Emotional Regulation
Develop skills to guide individuals toward emotional regulation, helping them build resilience and cope with challenging situations. - Support Person-Centred Care
Ensure all interventions are rooted in respect, dignity, and the individual’s unique needs, promoting a safe and inclusive environment. - Build Long-Term Strategies
Equip your team with the tools to develop and implement behaviour support plans that align with best practices and regulatory standards. - Prioritise Staff Well-Being
Explore self-care techniques to prevent burnout and ensure your team maintains their mental health and resilience while working in challenging environments.
Compliance and Quality Assurance
There is currently no universally recognised accreditation system or government standard for models of restraint and physical intervention for children. However, best practice emphasises a positive, person-centred approach that prioritises the safety, dignity, and well-being of the individual.
The Empower Programme methodology aligns with these principles, ensuring that behaviour support strategies are evidence-based, trauma-informed, and designed to minimise restrictive practices. All physical interventions used within the Empower approach have undergone rigorous risk assessment, with techniques independently reviewed and signed off by a qualified osteopath to safeguard against harm.
Our Restraint and Physical Intervention for Children Training course is developed in line with government guidance, Ofsted standards and recognised frameworks to ensure the highest standards of care, professionalism, and compliance. For this course, we align with the following frameworks:
- The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015
This regulation underpins our training, ensuring it supports safe, effective, and child-centred care practices within children’s homes. By aligning with these standards, we help your organisation meet the regulatory requirements for providing high-quality care and fostering positive outcomes for children and young people. Learn more (opens in a new tab). - Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards
Our training integrates principles from this guide to promote therapeutic care approaches that meet the emotional and developmental needs of children. By reflecting quality standards, we equip care staff with the tools to create supportive, nurturing environments that foster resilience, security, and growth. Learn more (opens in a new tab). - Positive Environments Where Children Can Flourish – Guidance
Our training incorporates the principles outlined in this guidance to help care staff create nurturing, supportive spaces where children feel safe and valued. By focusing on fostering positive relationships and promoting emotional well-being, we equip your team with strategies to build environments that enable children to thrive and achieve their potential. Learn more (opens in a new tab).
Why Compliance and Quality matter:
- Compliance with Regulatory Standards: Training content is developed in line with government guidance, Ofsted standards, and recognised frameworks, helping your organisation maintain compliance and demonstrate excellence.
- Promoting Best Practices: Framework-aligned training ensures your team applies evidence-based methods, fostering a culture of professionalism and respect.
- Continuous Improvement: We embrace the principles of continuous improvement encouraged by these frameworks, incorporating them into our training to promote reflective practice and ongoing development.
Delivery of the Training
This course will be delivered by an expert trainer in this field at a date and time of your choosing. Training can be hosted at our own premises, which can comfortably accommodate up to 12 individuals, or at your own premises if feasible and required. We are flexible on start times to help accommodate all shift patterns, including evenings and weekends.
Health Declaration And Participant Safety:
To ensure the safety and well-being of all participants, a pre-training health and fitness assessment will be conducted. This assessment will confirm their ability to safely engage in the physical elements of the course and identify any potential concerns in advance. As part of this process, each staff member will complete a Health Declaration Form, providing an audit record for your organisation/service.
At the end of the session, participants will complete a post-training declaration, confirming both that no injuries occurred during training and their ability (or any limitations) in delivering each of the physical aspects covered.
If a staff member has a significant health condition that may impact their participation, we encourage advance disclosure so that appropriate guidance can be provided. Where necessary, adjustments will be made to prioritise safety, which may, in some cases, mean they are unable to take part in the physical aspects of the training. If this occurs, it will be discussed with the individual and reported to designated key members of your team.
Customisation and Relevance: We can adapt the content of this training to include your organisation’s core values, mission, policies, and procedures. By incorporating examples of documents used within your organisation, we ensure that the training is relevant and clear to your staff.
Expertise and Support: Delivered by expert trainers with extensive experience in the field, our courses provide comprehensive knowledge and skills to your team. To help your team stay updated and compliant, we can provide additional refresher courses designed to ensure that staff remain proficient in best practices. These refresher courses can be scheduled as needed to maintain high standards of care.
Please use our enquiry form or contact us by telephone if you have any queries about this training course or would like to express an interest to schedule your training. A member of our team will be happy to answer any questions.
Course Materials and Certification
All course materials will be provided, and refreshments are included. Certificates will be issued upon completion of the course, and you will receive copies of completed evaluation forms for your records.
Our Facilities
- Disability access building
- Ground flood training facilities (at request)
- Comfortable classroom lecture/study environment
- Toilet & Washrooms inc. disabled access
- Refreshments provided
- Location: Our training centre is based in Middleton, Manchester, UK. For precise directions, click here to view us on Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Pricing and Duration
- Time required: Two full days
- Accommodates: Up to 12 people
- Price: £1500
Suggested Refresher Frequency
To ensure ongoing competence and performance in-line with legislative and regulatory guidance:
- Evaluate knowledge and skills and provide additional learning and development opportunities as needed, with mandatory refreshers annually.
Benefits of Our Training
Why Choose Us?
- Expert Trainers: Learn from experienced professionals who are passionate about care.
- Comprehensive Content: Our training covers all essential aspects of each topic, ensuring your staff are well-prepared to provide high-quality care and support in their specific area of practice.
- Quality Assurance: Our courses meet the highest standards, ensuring compliance with all relevant frameworks, guidelines, and legislation specific to each course.
- Flexible Delivery: Choose from face-to-face sessions at our training centre or your premises, with training available at times to suit all shift patterns.
- Customisable Training: Tailor the course to reflect your organisation’s unique values and requirements.
- Refresher Courses: We offer refresher courses to keep your team proficient in up-to-date and best practices.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is Restraint and Physical Intervention for Children Training course, and why is it important?
This course equips care staff with practical and theory-based techniques to understand, prevent, and manage behaviours that challenge effectively and safely. By focusing on proactive strategies, it promotes a holistic approach that reduces the need for high-risk interventions and fosters a safe, respectful, and supportive care environment.
- Who should take the Restraint and Physical Intervention for Children Training course?
This course is ideal for care professionals working with children and young people in residential children’s homes or other services where supporting young people with behaviours that challenge is a key focus. It is suitable for new staff, experienced practitioners, and teams looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in behaviour support.
- What will I learn in the Restraint and Physical Intervention for Children Training course?
You will learn how to implement proactive strategies for preventing and managing crisis situations, understand the principles of crisis intervention, and use restorative practices to reduce the recurrence of behaviours that challenge. The course also covers techniques for reflective practice, incident management, and practical safety interventions such as releases and physical restraint.
- How long is the Restraint and Physical Intervention for Children Training course?
The course is over two days designed to provide a comprehensive mix of theoretical knowledge and practical application.
- Can the Restraint and Physical Intervention for Children Training course be customised to meet our organisation’s needs?
Yes, the course content can be tailored to align with your organisation’s values, policies, and specific care settings. Customisation ensures the training is relevant and practical for your team. This is something we would facilitate with you on initial contact to work through a training needs analysis to identify any specific themes or areas you would like support with. We can build scenarios around content that will be relatable to your team and build in any emerging or current issues your team are faced with.
- Do you offer any follow-up or refresher training?
We recommend refresher training for this course annually to ensure your team maintain confidence in their skills and stay up-to-date with best practices. Follow-up sessions can be arranged to reinforce key concepts or focus on new challenges faced by your team.
- Where can the Restraint and Physical Intervention for Children Training course be delivered?
We offer face-to-face training at our training centre in Middleton, Manchester, or at your premises, depending on your preference. We are flexible with delivery times to accommodate all shift patterns, including evenings and weekends.
- What is the maximum number of participants in a training session?
Each session accommodates a maximum of 12 participants to ensure effective learning and personalised attention.
- Will I receive a certificate after completing the Restraint and Physical Intervention for Children Training course?
Yes, participants will receive a certificate of completion, demonstrating their understanding of and competency in positive behaviour support strategies.
- How often should my team refresh their Restraint and Physical Intervention for Children Training course?
We recommend refreshing this training at least annually to ensure continued compliance, effectiveness, and confidence in managing behaviours that challenge. Refreshers also provide an opportunity to address new scenarios and reinforce practical skills.
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