Schools with certified school membership can access this course by logging into the hub.
Certificate in the Use of Reasonable Force for Education Providers
Play Trailer
$75.16
You will be invoiced £60 as we are based in the United Kingdom.
About The Course
Certificate in the Use of Reasonable Force for Education Providers
Course Duration: 20 minutes (approx.)
All school staff have a duty of care towards their pupils, which includes the power to use reasonable force to prevent injury, damage to property or disorder, as defined in the DfE’s guidance document, ‘Use of reasonable force 2013’. Staff should have clarity on the use of this power so that they act within the law.
This essential CPD course provides you with the core content you need to feel more confident about using reasonable force in school and establishing the responsibilities of school staff, leaders and governing bodies.
Split into bite-size modules, the training has been designed to provide maximum learning potential in the leanest, most cost effective and most time-efficient manner. It has been produced in high quality remote video CPD format accessible on any device, anytime, anywhere.
Delivered by qualified emergency medical technician Samantha Kendall, the course has been divided into four modules with a knowledge assessment at the end to help you evidence your learning.
Designed in line with the following policies:
- Educations and Inspections Act 2006
Learning outcomes
- Recognising the legal responsibilities of schools regarding the use of reasonable force.
- Understanding the definition of ‘reasonable force’ and ‘physical restraint’ and the broad range of actions that can be covered by the term.
- Identifying when, where and by whom reasonable force might be used and the different techniques staff can use.
- Understanding school powers and policies to ensure searching students and their belongings is conducted appropriately.
- Recognising schools’ responsibilities towards children with SEND and the use of reasonable force.
Course Units
Introduction
Delivered by qualified emergency medical technician Samantha Kendall, the course has been divided into four modules with a knowledge assessment at the end to help you evidence your learning.
Module 1: What is reasonable force and physical restraint?
Module one will explain what is meant by ‘reasonable force’ and ‘physical restraint’. You will learn the difference between the two with examples of when and why you may need to use them.
Module 2: Who can use reasonable force?
Module two will explore the various techniques of reasonable force, who is allowed to use it, and under what circumstances it should be used. It will list some common dos and don’ts when using reasonable force and physical restraints.
Module 3: What is your legal power?
Module three will draw on the Education and Inspections Act 2006 to explain your legal powers and responsibilities when it comes to using reasonable force on a student. It will also explain your responsibilities towards SEN children.
Module 4: Searching a student
Module four will explore the hows and whys of searching students, drawing on your school’s behaviour policy to explain when it is and when it is not necessary to search a student’s belongings.
Latest Training
Other Similar Courses
Annual Certificate in Understanding Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence for PSHE/RSHE Leads (2022-23)
- Available On Demand
Developed by Lorna Ponambalum, safeguarding expert and senior leadership education professional, this Essential CPD course provides you with the core content you need to understand your statutory safeguarding requirements around sexual harassment and sexual violence in schools.
Annual Certificate in Understanding Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence for School Governors (2022-23)
- Available On Demand
Developed by Lorna Ponambalum, safeguarding expert and senior leadership education professional, this Essential CPD course provides you with the core content you need to understand your statutory safeguarding requirements around sexual harassment and sexual violence in schools.
Annual Certificate in Understanding Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence for DSLs & Deputy DSLs (2022-23)
- Available On Demand
Course Duration: 1 hour 35 minutes (approx.) Developed by Lorna Ponambalum, safeguarding expert and senior leadership education professional, this Essential CPD course provides you with the core content you need to understand your statutory safeguarding requirements around sexual harassment and sexual violence in schools.
Certified School Programme
Our Whole School Community Approach to Online Safety Training
Our Certified School Programme is a complete solution for schools to implement an effective approach to online safety.
It has been designed by education professionals to meet the statutory online safety safeguarding duties outlined in the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) September 2022 guidance.
Whole School Community Training
CPD accredited training for the whole school community, including, DSLs, teachers, school staff, parents and carers.
Monthly Online Safety Update Service
Supporting schools to stay on top of online safety related news, social media updates, gaming updates and evolving online issues.
Meet DfE Statutory Safeguarding Requirements
Designed by education professionals to meet the statutory online safety statutory duties outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) September 2022.
NOS Certified School Accreditation
Accreditation for your school including a certified school plaque when you meet our approval criteria.
Dedicated Online Safety eLearning Hub
Implement training to all staff and parents with just one click and report on course access and completion.
Resources, Lesson Plans and Parent Guides
Access to our Resource Hub containing over 500 platform guides and lesson plans in online safety.
Still Have Questions?
Interested in becoming a member? Contact us today to find out more.
An Online Safety Advisor will be in touch within 24 hours