Use of Reasonable Force in Schools Training in Swindon
Gain clarity on when and how reasonable force may lawfully be used in school, reducing risk to pupils and staff while staying within statutory guidance.
About this course
Our Use of Reasonable Force in Schools course gives your team the confidence and competence to respond when it matters. Delivered by experienced, friendly tutors, it blends practical, hands-on practice with clear guidance — so learners leave genuinely ready, not just certified. Training runs at your own premises anywhere across Swindon and Wiltshire, or at our dedicated training suite on Welton Road.
Who is it for?
Designed for teachers, teaching assistants, SENCOs and senior leaders in mainstream and special schools. Particularly relevant to staff supporting pupils with SEND or behavioural needs.
What the course covers
- Legal basis under the Education and Inspections Act 2006
- Defining reasonable, proportionate and necessary force
- Physical intervention versus restraint
- De-escalation and positive handling strategies
- Recording, reporting and informing parents
- Restrictive physical intervention and SEND considerations
- Complaints, allegations and staff protection
What you’ll walk away with
- Judge when reasonable force is lawful and proportionate
- Record and report incidents to statutory standards
- CPD certificate on completion
Delivery & group options
We run this course for whole teams, small groups and individuals. On-site delivery is ideal if you have several people to train — it’s cost-effective and works around your shifts. Prefer a smaller setting? Join a scheduled course at our Swindon centre. Every booking includes course materials and certification, with digital certificates issued promptly.
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