Education & Further Learning sector

Managing Challenging Behaviour Training for the Education & Further Learning Sector.

Confidently manage classroom disruptions and student conflicts with our Managing Challenging Behaviour training. Designed for educational professionals, this course provides essential de-escalation techniques, effective communication strategies, and guidance on handling escalating situations, with physical intervention as a last resort.

Suggested attendees.

This course is designed for education professionals who regularly interact with students, parents, and colleagues in dynamic and potentially high-pressure environments. Whether managing classroom behaviour, supporting students in distress, or handling challenging conversations with parents, this training provides essential skills to de-escalate situations effectively and maintain a safe learning environment.

  • Teachers & Lecturers – Manage classroom disruptions and student conflicts.
  • Teaching Assistants & Support Staff – Assist in de-escalating behavioural challenges.
  • Safeguarding & Pastoral Teams – Support students in distress and resolve conflicts.
  • School & College Administrators – Handle challenging conversations with parents and visitors.

Course duration

6 Hours

Course learners

12 Per Course

Course content.

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Part 1:

Exploring behaviours that challenge

  • Identify behaviour changes.
  • Understand triggers and functions.
  • Assess environmental risks.

Part 2:

De-escalation and prevention skills.

  • Enhance self-awareness.
  • Apply the attitude and behaviour model.
  • Use listening to defuse situations.
  • Implement prevention and de-escalation strategies.

Part 3:

Legal rights and responsibilities.

  • Follow organisational policies.
  • Understand legal framework for decision-making.

Part 4:

Incident reporting and support.

  • Use documentation and reporting systems.
  • Follow post-incident procedures.
  • Explore support options.

Part 5:

Distance, stance and positioning.

  • Use positive body language.
  • Maintain a reactionary gap.

Part 6:

Relocation and distraction.

  • Apply safe relocation techniques.
  • Displace balance safely.

Part 7:

Restrictive interventions.

  • Understand clinical holding vs. restraint.
  • Demonstrate standing, supine and seated techniques.

Part 8:

Medical implications of techniques.

  • Identify physical and psychological impacts.
  • Understand positional asphyxia and acute behavioural disturbance.

Part 9:

By the end of this course your team will be able to:

  • Recognise the triggers.
  • De-escalate with communication skills.
  • Understand legal aspects of challenging behaviour.
  • Demonstrate physical safety skills.

Part 10:

At the end of this course your team will receive:

  • A certificate of attendance.
  • Access to IKON Academy digital online resource area.

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MANAGING CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR TRAINING

Please get in touch to enquire about managing challenging behaviour.

Invest in your team’s development and empower them to handle challenging situations with confidence. Our managing challenging behaviour training equips your staff with the essential communication and physical skills to navigate conflicts effectively, reduce stress, and create a more positive workplace culture.

Call us on 01473 927 333

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