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Enhancing Children’s Services: The Revolutionary Impact of The Safety Pods

Posted: January 30, 2024, Education and further learning, Local authority and housing

In the intricate landscape of Children’s Services, where safety and exceptional care are paramount, IKON Training proudly introduces the Safety Pod alongside our training — a revolutionary stride in ensuring the wellbeing of support staff, residential care workers, and children in care.  Discover the Safety Pod: A Safer Alternative   Imagine this: A secure alternative to […]

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Celebrating Success: Annual Recertification from the Restraint Reduction Network

Posted: January 21, 2024,

We’re thrilled to share the latest achievement at IKON Training—our annual recertification from the Restraint Reduction Network (RRN). This accomplishment underscores our steadfast commitment to promoting person-centered care and fostering safer, more compassionate environments.  Commitment to Wellbeing: More Than a Certification  This recertification reflects a validation of our training programs and a testament to our […]

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Shaping Positive Change in Industry Standards

Posted: January 11, 2024,

In response to the events highlighted in the recent BBC article, it’s clear that effective strategies for managing challenging behaviour are more crucial than ever. As the Director of IKON Training, my commitment is to be a leading force in shaping industry standards and fostering positive change. The IKON Training team deeply understands the intricacies […]

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Proud to support ITFC safety stewarding staff

Posted: January 11, 2024,

As a dedicated Ipswich Town football supporter and season ticket holder, James Crown is passionate about our work with the stewards of our local team ITFC. We’ve been proud to support and train their safety stewarding staff in conflict management for nearly two decades. Recently, James and Company Trainer James Adams spent the day with […]

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Educators are uniting against abusive behaviours from parents

Posted: January 11, 2024, education

The recent article School’s Week sheds light on the alarming surge in abusive behaviour towards our frontline teachers and school staff. With 4 in 10 schools experiencing an increase. IKON Training is committed to addressing this issue head-on with concrete solutions and support: **Understanding the Issue:** It’s crucial to recognise the signs and understand the root […]

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Elevate your team’s conflict resolution skills with IKON Live!

Posted: January 11, 2024, IKON Live, Live Online Training

Have you ever found online training dull? At IKON Training, we understand the struggle. That’s why our live online remote training in managing workplace conflict is a game-changer! ‘I usually struggle with online training, but Nick Pamment kept me engaged. Best trainer I’ve experienced. Excellent communicator. Thank you.’ – Sussex Training Consortium learner. Here’s why […]

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What is the LEAPS communication model?

Posted: January 10, 2024, LEAPS

Written by James Adams – IKON Trainer In the labyrinthine world of communication, misunderstandings often lurk around every corner. Conversations can quickly devolve into frustrating dead ends, leaving us yearning for deeper connection. Fortunately, there exists a roadmap towards effective communication, a framework rooted in evidence and empowered by empathy: the LEAPS method. Within this acronym […]

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We collaborate with 60+ Local Authority and Housing clients! 

Posted: December 13, 2023,

Our trainer James Adams recently empowered Tendring District Council staff with IKON’s Conflict Resolution and Lone Working training. Despite challenges, the team are dedicated to making TDC safer. James stresses the Iceberg Theory, fostering empathy for safer communities! Explore our Local Authority & Housing courses.

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Silent Crisis: Customer Abuse

Posted: December 13, 2023,

In our towns and cities, a silent crisis unfolds amid the urban hum. Customer-facing workers, the backbone of retail and service, endure daily abuse, ranging from verbal assaults to physical threats. Stats reveal the severity: 31% consider leaving due to abuse; only 44% report incidents. Shockingly, reasons for not reporting include a belief in futility […]

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