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Can we use techniques not taught during training?

I recently posted an article on Linked about an article which appeared in the Guardian ‘North Wales Police Officer punching incident’. Well, the post attracted over 6,000 views with lots of very balanced and descriptive comments. Some challenging whilst others supported the video clip showing the officer punching someone whilst on the ground. Her (now His) Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabularies … Read more

22 May 2023 · 9 min read

People Centred BTEC Restraint Trainer Courses – September 2023

Our upcoming BTEC Restraint Trainer Award course is designed to include everyone from a range of different backgrounds who have a passion and drive to teach people how to remain safe, and support others. Within the course programme we ensure that you have the comprehension of new concepts whilst learning to become more aware of the different attitudes, beliefs and … Read more

15 May 2023 · 16 min read

Are the Use of Pain Compliance Holds Illegal?

I was recently contacted about the fact that a pain compliance technique was being taught during a training cause. The point from the caller was that they felt that the technique should not have been taught because they are not legal and the banned. Particularly for staff not employed in law enforcement or security roles! Whilst the philosophy behind any … Read more

12 May 2023 · 13 min read

BTEC Physical Intervention Trainer Training Course September 2023

BTEC Physical Intervention Trainer Training Course September 2023 Hello Everyone, I just wanted to let you know that the above BTEC Physical Intervention Trainer Course course is taking place in Lilleshall near Telford in Shropshire. So if you are considering attending please don’t leave it too late! The reason this course is so popular is that it is a properly … Read more

4 May 2023 · 7 min read

The Importance of Writing An Effective Incident Report

Writing and effective incident report is possibly one of the most important things you can do. This is because you may have to rely on it in one, two, three or even five to tens year’s time. And let’s face it, most of us can’t remember what we had for dinner last week! So keeping a good written record as … Read more

26 Apr 2023 · 6 min read

Deputy Head Teacher Dismissed For Using Physical Intervention

Mr Kitchener, a Deputy Head Teacher, was dismissed from his £60,000 a year job for after he used physical intervention on an “out of control” pupil who hit him five times, kicked him and broke his glasses. His employer, the academy trust, dismissed him on the grounds of gross misconduct on the basis that the use of force was not … Read more

5 Apr 2023 · 7 min read

Course Dates For 2023

Just a quick ‘heads-up’ for you on the course dates for the rest of this year. We’ve added a Conflict Management Trainer Award Course on the weekend of the 18th & 19th March (see details below). We are getting bookings everyday so if you are keen to attend any of the courses below, please do book your place soon. If … Read more

26 Jan 2023 · 5 min read

Recent Court Case of a Teaching Assistant Charged With Common Assault on an Eight-Year-Old Child

In 2017 I was involved in a court in a case against a young school teacher, a 27-year-old man, who was charged with common assault for causing injuries to an eight-year-old child during a restraint in a school. I was acting as the expert witness on behalf of the Crown (the prosecution). Background To The Case In brief summary of … Read more

18 Jan 2023 · 13 min read

Watch This If You’re Thinking of Becoming A Restraint Trainer (Video)

If you are thinking of becoming a physical restraint, physical intervention, pmva, positive handling, control and restraint trainer (as it’s all the same thing), just watch this short video.

12 Jan 2023 · 1 min read

The Compassionate Use of Force

The Compassionate Use of Force I have been thinking a lot lately about the aspect of compassion in our daily lives, it’s a benefit to ourselves as individuals, and also the benefit of compassion as a greater good to the greater world community. The problem that I have been analysing and contemplating is how compassion fits in with those of … Read more

14 Dec 2022 · 9 min read

Teacher Dismissed for Allegedly Defending Themselves From a Pupil With a Weapon

Teacher Dismissed for Allegedly Defending Themselves From a Pupil With a Weapon. I was sent the following email two days ago, which I have been given permission to share with you (name redacted at request). This is not the first time I have had someone contact me who has experienced a similar situation in a school, ie., defending themselves against … Read more

13 Dec 2022 · 5 min read

Energy is Light, Frequency and Information

Energy is Light, Frequency and Information

13 Dec 2022 · 1 min read