Do not depend on legacy, internally checked restraint training models. Teach+ Positive Intervention delivers modern, behaviour management courses led exclusively by externally certified, regulated tutors.
Positive Handling · Behaviour Management · Positive Intervention
Schools often search for positive handling training, behaviour management courses, or a Team Teach alternative — and find Teach+ Positive Intervention. That's by design.
Positive Intervention is what positive handling should always have been: a holistic, evidence-based system that treats physical intervention as an absolute last resort, backed by Ofqual-assessed trainers and delivered alongside access to qualified clinical and education psychologists.
"The Teach+ Positive Intervention course has been a game-changer. It's given our team practical, evidence-based strategies to manage behaviour positively and effectively. The impact on classroom culture has been outstanding." Deputy Headteacher, Liverpool
"The emphasis on de-escalation and understanding the psychology behind behaviour has transformed our approach. Our staff now have the confidence and skills to prevent situations from escalating." SENCo, Northwest England
Our Advantages · Why Schools Choose Teach+
Schools searching for positive handling courses, behaviour management training, or a Team Teach alternative tell us the same thing: they want training that's more rigorous, more trauma-informed, and delivered by trainers who are independently assessed — not just internally certified.
Six Core Modules · Comprehensive · Evidence-Based
A complete behaviour support system across six structured modules — delivered by Ofqual-assessed trainers and informed by clinical and education psychology at every stage.
Staff explore the root causes of challenging behaviour — Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), trauma, and attachment theory. A foundational module that reframes behaviour as communication and equips staff with empathy and insight.
Moving from understanding to action — this module equips staff with practical, evidence-based strategies for supporting pupils with SEMH needs day to day. Grounded in trauma-informed principles and informed by clinical psychology, staff learn to create environments where all pupils feel safe and regulated.
The heart of the course. Staff develop verbal and non-verbal de-escalation skills, master the Aggression Curve model for early identification, and learn restorative practice approaches that repair relationships and rebuild trust after incidents. Prevention, not reaction.
Full legal clarity across all relevant legislation: Education and Inspections Act 2006, DfE Use of Reasonable Force guidance, Equality Act 2010, and Health & Safety at Work Act 1974. Staff learn dynamic risk assessment and individual behaviour planning — acting with confidence, not hesitation.
When all preventative strategies have been exhausted, staff must know how to act safely and with dignity. Gradual, graded physical techniques designed specifically for educational settings — taught only as an emergency last resort, by Ofqual-assessed trainers with real-world school experience.
No positive intervention training is complete without addressing the wellbeing of staff and pupils. This module covers post-incident debriefing protocols, staff emotional recovery, restorative conversations with pupils, and building a culture of psychological safety — supported by ongoing access to clinical and education psychologists.
Legal Compliance · DfE Guidance · Statutory Duties
Uncertainty about the law is a primary reason staff hesitate at critical moments. Teach+ training — delivered by independently Ofqual-assessed trainers — eliminates that uncertainty entirely.
| Legislation / Guidance | Key Provision Covered |
|---|---|
| Education and Inspections Act 2006 | Section 93 — statutory power to use reasonable force; when and how it applies to school staff |
| DfE Use of Reasonable Force Guidance | Practical advice for headteachers, staff and governing bodies; definitions, limitations, and documentation |
| The Children Act 1989 | Reasonable force in relation to children; duty of care principles for education staff |
| Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 | Employer and employee duties to ensure a safe working environment for all staff |
| Equality Act 2010 | Key considerations for pupils with SEND; ensuring interventions are applied without discrimination |
| DfE Behaviour and Discipline in Schools | Whole-school behaviour policy framework; responsibilities of governors, leaders, and teaching staff |
Whole-School Approach · All Staff Roles
A whole-school approach delivers maximum consistency and protects your staff. The training is essential for everyone who has regular contact with pupils.
Proven Results · Measurable Impact
Transparent Pricing · Three Options · All Include Psychology Access
Every Teach+ package — regardless of price — includes ongoing access to clinical and education psychologists. This is not a premium add-on. It is the Teach+ standard.
What Schools Say
"An outstanding course that has genuinely improved staff confidence and pupil engagement. The Teach+ Positive Intervention course is practical, effective and highly recommended. Knowing our trainers are Ofqual-assessed gave us real confidence in the quality."
"The emphasis on de-escalation and understanding the psychology behind behaviour has transformed our approach. Our staff now have the confidence and skills to prevent situations from escalating — and when intervention is necessary, they can do so safely and effectively."
"We'd used Team Teach for years but felt we needed something more grounded in trauma-informed practice. Teach+ was exactly that — same legal rigour, far more psychological depth, Ofqual-assessed trainers, and ongoing access to psychologists that our SENCO team has found invaluable."
Frequently Asked Questions
Book a free consultation. We'll discuss your school's specific challenges, walk you through pricing, and show you exactly how Teach+ compares — Ofqual-assessed trainers, psychology access included, from £80 per person.
We also offer a free behaviour audit, invaluable to better understand your school's actual needs and gaps in training, and to ensure unnecessary procurement and overspending is kept to a bare minimum.
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