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Every article on the Teach+ blog is written by our team of Ofqual-assessed trainers and clinical psychologists — bringing you practical, current guidance rooted in real school experience.
Restrictive Physical Intervention in Schools: Law, Risk and Humane Practice
This guide explains when and how restrictive physical intervention can lawfully be used in English schools, and why it must remain a last resort. It covers the legal framework, necessity and proportionality tests, dynamic and generic risk assessment, staff competence, alternatives to restraint, and robust recording and review.
Behaviour De-escalation That Works: Non-Verbal Signals, Scripts and Routines
This guide explains practical behaviour de-escalation strategies for schools, focusing on calm presence, non-verbal signals, and simple verbal scripts. It outlines a 7-step de-escalation flow linked to dynamic risk assessment, three core strategies, and key do-nots. Readers will learn how to keep pupils and staff safe and embed routines that reduce incidents over time.
ACEs In Schools: Evidence, Limits And How To Use ACE Awareness Well
Adverse Childhood Experiences have entered everyday school conversations, yet the term is often used loosely. If you lead on safeguarding, behaviour or SEMH, you need clarity on what ACEs are, what the evidence really says, and what to do in practice. This guide sets out core facts, common pitfalls, and a practical route to embed trauma-aware approaches without labelling pupils.
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