Context

Teachers, social workers and other front line workers in the public sector need support. A recent survey of teachers indicates that schools are experiencing more and more bad behaviour and violence.

A department head at a Leicestershire state secondary school told researchers: "I've been physically assaulted twice (both times the violence was aimed at another student but in their rage they hit me). I felt like going off sick but didn't - despite then being physically sick each morning at the thought of going to work and wondering whether my teeth were going to get knocked out. I feel that we get no support from government - they have no idea of the reality of inner city schools."

Aim of the course

This one day course will enable workers to understand more about challenging behaviour and help to build and develop the existing strengths and expertise of delegates to deal with it.

Content

• Explore and have an understanding of challenging behaviour
• Identify and rehearse a variety of techniques to respond positively to challenging behaviour
• To develop a kit bag of ideas and strategies to take back to the workplace
• To understand how to maintain a positive learning environment for all
• Understand how to take care of oneself as a worker

Who should attend?

Teachers, social workers and other front line public sector workers.

The trainer

Will Davis has worked within Social Care, Education and Mental Health environments for over 18 years. After starting a career within Musical Theatre he changed direction and began facilitating theatre based workshops with adults and children with disabilities and challenging behaviours. Over the years Will has developed a style and approach that keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout the training.

Will has gained a reputation as a passionate trainer/facilitator ensuring that delegates on any of his training courses are given an insight of reality, enabling them to 'think, feel and do'. Creating a positive learning experience that gives real value to individuals and in turn adding value to services and their users is at the core of Will's training.

This course is available on an in-house basis only.

 

Cost
 

Interested in an in-house course? Call Helen Robinson on 0330 100 0809 for further information.