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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.
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