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Managing Challenging Behaviour Training.

Confidently handle difficult situations with our Managing Challenging Behaviour training. This course is designed for staff working with individuals who exhibit concerning, challenging, or distressed behaviour. Our primary focus is on preventing and de-escalating situations, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for everyone.

We cover effective strategies for responding to escalating incidents and provide guidance on using physical intervention skills only as a last resort. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and tools to handle challenging behaviours with confidence, care, and professionalism.

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Suggested attendees.

When faced with physical aggression or a situation where you feel at risk, knowing how to remove yourself safely is critical. This course teaches effective breakaway techniques that prioritise personal safety while minimising harm to others.

  • Anyone Facing Conflict at Work – Employees in roles where managing and de-escalating conflict is essential to safety.
  • Frontline Staff – Handle difficult interactions calmly and resolve conflict before it escalates.
  • Care & Support Workers – Manage challenging behaviour while maintaining professionalism and duty of care.
  • Customer Service Workers – De-escalate frustrated customers and turn tense situations into positive outcomes.
  • Healthcare Staff – Respond confidently to challenging interactions with patients, visitors, or colleagues.
  • Education Professionals – Address disruptive or challenging behaviour in schools, colleges, or universities.
  • Public Transport Staff – Manage passenger disputes, defuse tensions, and ensure a safe journey for all.
  • Security & Events Staff – Handle confrontational situations while maintaining a calm and authoritative presence.
  • Managers & Supervisors – Support teams through conflict, mediate disputes, and create a safe workplace culture.

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 defusesituations.
  • 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.

Training Methods

We provide a flexible approach when delivering our training.

Whether you require in-person face-to-face training or a more comprehensive online support and resource solution, we provide different delivery methods to ensure you can access the right training for you and your organisation.

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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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