Relevant to Early Years Practice – Positive Handling feedback from Nursery School Manager
I felt this was relevant to Early years Practice with a clear focus on de escalation as core purpose with physical intervention being a last resort. Thanks to Gerard for making the training very bespoke to our school needs. Extremely likely to recommend to colleagues in the sector. — Nursery School Manager, Birmingham, July […]
Extremely professional and knowledgeable – Positive Handling
Gerard is extremely professional and knowledgeable, ensuring excellent health and safety at all times. The online training provided a thorough introduction siting many relevant legal documentation. This will be most helpful in guiding us with the update of specific policies. Assistant Headteacher – Kent – 2017
Pleasantly surprised at how much we needed to know
I did wonder to myself how could this possibly be an all day course. I was pleasantly surprised at how much we needed to know. I found the whole day very good and was keen to learn the new skills shown throughout the day. Deputy DSL – Surrey – 2018
Comfortable with everything – Positive Handling
The trainer was very knowledgeable and professional. It was delivered at the right pitch for us all to take it seriously and practice the holds, but to also enjoy the course and feel comfortable with everything. I found the course very informative and I am sure it will prove useful within my role. Teaching Assistant […]
Supported to do the techniques correctly – Feedback
I really appreciated the fact that during the training I was supported to do the techniques correctly – it was ok to ask questions and corrected when I wasn’t. The way we were guided through steps to make sure we were always following the law was excellent. Reception Teacher – Leeds – 2018
Feedback: GCC Behaviour Management and Positive Handling Course in Doha, July 2017
“Gerard used several different approaches to engage us which resulted in greater participation. He continuously emphasized the importance of safety rules and the negative consequences if they were not adhered to. He was mindful of our restrictions as Muslim women working with a male instructor. He treated us with dignity and showed us respect. I […]
Course Feedback: “knowledge of the trainer was vast”
Brilliant training – something I’ve never covered before and I found it very interesting. Knowledge of the trainer was vast and could answer every question we had. Thank you! — Teaching Assistant, Woodlands Primary School, March 2017
Course Feedback: “excellent practical guidance”
“Excellent practical guidance backed up with clear theoretical principles. We are now incorporating key ideas into our practice and policy. Staff were delighted with the sessions and are keen to own it in their practice.” –> Headteacher, Alternative Provision, North-West London in March 2017 We recently provided training to all to an Alternative Provision school […]
Course Feedback: staff gained significantly from involvement
“Pace and delivery were great; Gerard was happy to answer all questions and observations throughout. His skills and knowledge were professionally shared at a level appropriate to our setting regarding current potential and real concerns. Our health and safety was clearly a priority. All staff gained significantly from involvement – thank you.” – Assistant Headteacher, […]
Course Feedback: a very professional experience
“Thought it was really interesting, with very simple, quick and easy techniques which can be used at work. They are easy to remember too! It was a very professional experience and I learnt a lot from it. The theory side helped me understand more about regulations and what is in place, this was very useful. […]