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Physical Intervention & Positive Handling Training for Schools and Education Settings AMP Training provides a practical, face‑to‑face Physical Intervention and Positive Handling course designed for teachers, support staff, SEN teams and behaviour specialists. This one‑day programme gives staff the legal understanding and safe physical skills required to manage high‑risk situations confidently and professionally. Course Overview This training combines a structured legal briefing with hands‑on physical skills. It is fully aligned with UK education legislation and health and safety requirements, including the Education and Inspections Act 2006 (Section 93), DfE guidance on reasonable force, the Equality Act 2010 and duty‑of‑care principles. Morning Session – Legal Briefing When and how reasonable force may be used Legal responsibilities for teachers and education staff SEND considerations and proportionality Recording, reporting and post‑incident expectations Risk assessment and safer decision‑making Afternoon Session – Practical Skills Breakaway techniques for escaping grabs and holds Safe holding of a student or young person Team‑based interventions for higher‑risk environments De‑escalation and safer management strategies All techniques are designed to be low‑risk, proportionate and appropriate for mainstream, SEN and alternative provision settings. Delivery Options Delivered in person at your school or organisation Available nationwide, with trainers travelling to your location Can be completed in one full day or split across two shorter sessions Pricing is based on group size and booking requirements Ideal For Teachers, teaching assistants, SEN staff, pastoral teams, behaviour leads, safeguarding teams, residential education staff and alternative provision settings. Keywords for Search Teachers training, physical intervention, positive handling, PMVA, safer handling, restraint, breakaway training, school safety training, education physical intervention course.