positive handling

6 Essential Steps to Effectively Manage Risk

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Violence in the workplace or other settings, whether between individuals or involving enforcement officers and civilians, can escalate quickly if not managed effectively. Understanding how to identify, avoid, prevent, and control potential violent situations through thorough risk assessments is crucial towards creating safer environments. The prevalence of violence and aggression across various sectors remains high 90% of teachers reported witnessing … Read more

Know Your Rights and Responsibilities

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Personal safety is a concern for many individuals. Although no one expects to find themselves in a situation where they ‘must’ defend themselves, understanding the legal framework around self-defence is essential. In the UK, self-defence is designed to balance the right to protect oneself with the need to avoid unnecessary violence. It is vitally important to familiarise yourself with the … Read more

A Pathway to Professional Expertise

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Welcome to NFPS Ltd, where we provide one of the UK’s most comprehensive courses in physical restraint and intervention training – the BTEC Level 3 Physical Restraint Instructor Award. With participants from the UK, Australia, America, and Malta, attending this current course it is ideal for professionals looking to advance their skills in physical intervention, personal safety and communication training. Why … Read more

Poor Leadership, Dangerous Mindsets, A Toxic Culture & Ineffective ‘Standards’: Abuse At LIFE Wirral

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An NFPS blog post image referencing the Life Wirral Panorama and ICARS revelations, plus a resource about all things Restraint Reduction Network, RRN

The BBC Panorama broadcast ‘Undercover School: Cruelty in the classroom’, which aired on 17th June 2024, covering the physical and psychological abuse at the Life Wirral School, was highly emotive and made for difficult viewing. If you have not seen it, there is a link at the foot of this post. The International Coalition Against Restraint and Seclusion (ICARS) posted … Read more

It’s Your Story, So Get It Right

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Intervening to take away someone’s freedom of movement is generally done for a greater good, to. To stop a situation from going wrong. Or, To prevent a situation from worsening Either way it’s important that you record and report the full picture around What happened before you had to (physically) intervene What was the other persons behaviour What happened after … Read more

Safeguarding Schools across the Scottish Borders and Beyond

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Whilst UNISON survey exposes ‘shocking’ levels of violence in Borders schools, are things any different in your area? 85 per cent of respondents reported experiencing/witnessing slapping or punching – that figure rose to 88 per cent regarding kicking incidents. More than 55 per cent of respondents said they experienced violence multiple times a week. In recent months, the Scottish Borders … Read more

How The Great British Post Office Scandal (and Others) Can Affect You

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I am sure that you are aware of the Great British Post Office Scandal. It has been described by the Criminal Cases Review Commission as “the most widespread miscarriage of justice ever seen and represents the biggest single series of wrongful convictions in British legal history”. The Post Office is owned by the Government and it is a unique institution … Read more

Survey on Pupil Behaviour

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The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) is a teacher trade union representing over 80% of all teachers across nursery, primary and secondary education in Scotland. They launched the Stand Up for Quality Education (SU4QE) campaign at their AGM in June 2023. The campaign has 3 key priority areas which call for: Build the skills, resources and school culture to address … Read more

Reporting Your Version of the Truth

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Conflict prevention, management, and physical intervention training are vital skills for individuals working in sectors where conflicts may arise, such as security, law enforcement, and healthcare, etc. These training programmes not only teach techniques for defusing potentially dangerous situations but also cover the legal aspects of using force and the crucial skill of incident report writing. The effectiveness of the … Read more

Defending the Right to Self-Defence at Work

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Across the scope of employment law, the right to self-defence at work is a critical aspect that needs to be explored in more detail. Let’s delve into the legal foundations that safeguard employees’ rights when defending themselves, the imperative need for personal safety training, and the role of risk assessments in shaping detailed and comprehensive training programmes. Additionally, let’s explore … Read more