Foundation Training
Two-day course for schools and education
A supportive, in‑depth course for school teams working with pupils who may experience low‑to‑medium levels of distress, including those in mainstream, SEND and alternative provision settings.
This two‑day course offers a comprehensive approach to understanding and responding to behaviours of concern. Staff explore person‑centred, trauma‑informed practice and learn how to support pupils in ways that protect dignity, reduce distress and strengthen relationships.
What does the course cover?
- Trauma‑informed understanding of distress and unmet needs
- Early, relational prevention strategies
- Identifying the stages of behaviour escalation and responding safely at each point
- Supporting pupils with SEND, sensory needs or communication differences
- Understanding the risks and limitations of restrictive practices
- Relevant education legislation, including reasonable force and safeguarding expectations
- Ethical disengagement techniques and safe stance‑to‑escort skills
- Reflective practice to help staff feel steadier and more supported
- Post‑incident debriefing that helps staff and pupils process what happened, reduce future distress and rebuild trust
Participants complete a short multiple‑choice assessment and practical demonstrations of physical‑release techniques to ensure confidence and safety.
Who is this level best suited to?
- Mainstream primary and secondary schools
- SEND schools and specialist provisions
- Alternative provision and Pupil Referral Units (PRUs)
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH) settings
- Pastoral, behaviour and safeguarding teams
- Staff supporting pupils who may experience heightened distress or require additional help to feel safe
This course is delivered to up to 18 participants with two trainers, ensuring plenty of space for questions, practice and reflection. An annual one day refresher keeps skills current, safe and aligned with Bild Act and RRN standards.
Delivery options
Flexible, low-disruption
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Ideal when timetables are tight and you can’t release a whole team at once.
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You can book just one or two staff onto a scheduled session.
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Staff learn alongside colleagues from other schools and trusts — great for sharing ideas, reassurance and real‑world experiences.
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We organise the venue and create a calm, supportive learning environment.
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Delivered to the same Bild Act‑certified, RRN‑aligned standards as in‑school training.
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Helps schools build confidence and capability without disrupting the timetable.
Whole team, consistent practice
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Best when you want everyone trained together for a shared approach.
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Supports consistent, safe practice across the school or trust.
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Allows training to be exclusivley tailored to your setting, pupils and context.
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Helps embed culture change and whole‑team confidence more quickly.