CPD course All Levels

Positive Handling in Schools Training

4.8 (5 ratings) 4 enrolled 3h 28m of learning Updated Nov 2026
CertificateOn completion
3h 28mSelf-paced
10 lessonsOn the UISC learning portal
All LevelsNo prior training needed

Course curriculum

1 modules 10 lessons 3h 28m total
01 Positive Handling in Schools Training 10 lessons
  1. Introduction to Positive Handling in School
  2. A Serious Business
  3. The Aggression Curve
  4. Trauma and Disability Management
  5. The SCARF Model
  6. Government Advice and Guidance
  7. Making Decisions: Duty of Care
  8. The Law
  9. Physical Intervention and Restraint
  10. Screening, Searching and Confiscation

About this course

This positive handling in school straining course is designed to provide those who work in the education sector and parents of pupils with a deeper understanding of the procedures, policies and legislation surrounding positive handling in the learning environment.

This course includes practical exercises, case studies and audiovisual material that will take you through every area of positive handling in school. From government guidance to duty of care and physical intervention, it covers everything you need to know.

Taking inspiration from the SCARF model, you will learn key best practice procedures to deal with difficult situations and behaviour successfully. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to be able to create an effective positive handling plan that promotes learning and gets to the root of difficult behaviour efficiently.

  • Accredited, quality CPD training
  • Instant e-certificate
  • Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
  • Course material developed by qualified professionals
  • Self-paced learning accessible via laptop, tablet and smartphone
  • 24/7 Learning assistance and tutor support
  • Discounts on bulk purchases

Who should take the course

This online training course is ideal for those who work in the education sector, ideal for those in the following professions:

  • Primary School Teachers
  • Nursery & teaching Assistants
  • Headteachers
  • School staff
  • Parents of pupils

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

  • Make important decisions when it comes to duty of care
  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of government guidance when it comes to positive handling
  • Identify and minimise the DSE risks to health in the workplace
  • Work efficiently in compliance with the Children Act 1989 and other key legislation
  • Positively influence a situation through effective use of the SCARF model
  • Create a successful positive handling plan that promotes learning effectively

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Course Curriculum

The detailed curriculum outline of our Positive Handling in Schools is as follows:

Module 01: Introduction to Positive Handling in School

Module 02: A Serious Business

Module 03: The Aggression Curve

Module 04: Trauma and Disability Management

Module 05: The SCARF Model

Module 06: Government Advice and Guidance

Module 07: Making Decisions: Duty of Care

Module 08: The Law

Module 09: Physical Intervention and Restraint

Module 10: Screening, Searching and Confiscation

Your certificate

CPD certificate — download it when you finish

Issued the moment you complete the final module. Every certificate lists the course aims and objectives, anticipated learning outcomes, the quality-assurance process — the elements required for verifiable CPD. Non-registrants can use it as CQC training evidence and for appraisals.

Aims & objectives Learning outcomes Unique certificate number

Learner ratings

4.8

Rated by 5 learners on the UISC learning portal · 4 enrolled

Common questions

Where do I take the course?

On the UISC learning portal. "Enrol now" takes you to this course there, where you pay securely, get your login and study at your own pace. Your certificate is issued there when you finish.

When can I start?

Immediately. Access opens the moment your order is confirmed and you can learn from any device, in any order, as many times as you like.

How is the course assessed?

A short multiple-choice or scenario-based assessment at the end of the course with instant results. You can retake it as many times as you need at no extra cost.

Can I enrol my whole team?

Yes. Organisations can buy multiple places on one invoice and receive a training record for every learner. Contact us for team pricing.

£39.00 3h 28m · All Levels
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