Understanding and responding to distress where there is a possible need for physical intervention

Target audience

SENDCOs / key persons working with children with sensory needs.

About this course

For staff in Early Years settings where there is a low-medium risk of them being involved in challenging situations. This will cover all the theory, preventative supports and de-escalation along with breakaway skills.

Please note that lunch will not be provided, though there is use of a kitchen. Please bring your own lunch. 

Dates, times and venue

Date Time Venue
15 May 2025 9.00 - 16.00 Arnold Methodist Church

Course tutors

Karlene Calder – Physical Intervention coordinator

Cost

£50

Book

15 May (Arnold)  Book online using Eventbrite

Further course information

  • To give a greater understanding to the participants on how the senses can impact on a child’s development and everyday life.
  • To look at different responses for each sense – hyper or hypo response and the triggers and strategies for working with these.
  • To provide practical and creative strategies that can help to regulate sensory behaviours using low tech resources

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