Working with Young People: Positive Handling & Physical Intervention
Our Positive Handling course is designed to equip individuals with the skills, confidence, and knowledge to safely manage challenging behaviour in a respectful, lawful, and proportionate way. This course focuses on de-escalation, communication, and preventative strategies, ensuring that physical intervention is always a last resort.
Learners will explore the legal framework surrounding use of force, duty of care, and safeguarding, alongside practical techniques that prioritise the safety and dignity of all individuals involved. The training is ideal for professionals working in education, alternative provision, care, and support settings.
Dates & course durations
25th June 2026, 9:30am-12:30pm and 1:00pm-3:30pm
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course.
Course units
Course content includes:
- Behaviour and triggers
- De-escalation and conflict management strategies
- Legal considerations and responsibilities
- Risk assessment and dynamic decision-making
- Safe and proportionate physical intervention techniques
- Post-incident support and reporting
By the end of the course, participants will be able to respond confidently to challenging situations, reduce risk, and promote a positive, supportive environment.
Assessments
There are no formal assessments you will be given the opportunity to test out your skills and build on them.
Course fees
This course is free for those who live within the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, earn less than £35k a year, and have not have studied any previous tailored learning courses with us. Students can only do one tailored learning course regardless of the discipline.
Full course cost: £125
Contact our Admissions team if you have any course fee-related questions regarding funding eligibility etc: info@yorkcollege.ac.uk
Facilities
Students have access to a fantastic range of College-wide facilities such as the Learning & Research Centre, study hubs, computer areas with accompanying multi-function printers and helpdesk advice.
Additional costs
All materials are provided for you to complete the course. However, some courses may require additional study from home, you may need access to a PC/laptop and suitable Wi-Fi to access teaching and learning. You will be made aware of any additional study time at the time of enrolment.
Study methods
The course is classroom-based.
Course progression
N/A
Career progression
This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to help embark on a successful career in the education and training sector, or allow you to progress further in your current employment, putting your new skills to use in a real-world environment.
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