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physical interventions to use in response to identified behaviours.
There is an expectation that staff show self-restraint rather than applying
physical restraint; they should seek to actively prevent and predict rather
than react and respond. This is in line with the B.I.L.D (British Institute of
Learning Disabilities) national guidance. The ways in which we take control have
been designed to be effective, respectful and safe and as non-intrusive as we
can make them. Team Teach emphasises positive relationships between staff
and young people. It aims to protect and promote this. Team Teach stresses
that 95% of crisis situations can often be resolved through appropriately calm,
controlled, dignified and skilled de-escalation intervention. The physical
intervention approaches described will generally only be appropriate as a last
resort.
We operate in accordance with the Children's Home Quality Standards
(paragraphs 9.44 to 9.46), which states that restraint may be necessary as a
consequence of a child's impairment or disability for example to limit selfinjurious
behaviour, any use of such restraint will follow a rigorous assessment
process and be necessary and proportionate. Wherever such restraint is planned,
it will be identified within the young person's behaviour support plan and will
include aims to bring about the circumstances where continued use of such
restraint will no longer be required.
Further details about the approach described above are available in our Positive
Behaviour Support policy.
Staff are trained in the methodologies which make up our approach from
induction onwards. A two-day Team Teach training programme is undertaken at
induction with refresher training provided to ensure all staff are fully trained for
this aspect of their role. Several staff are qualified Team Teach tutors (Certified
and Advanced level), providing training, advice and guidance for staff.
Recording of data to monitor all physical interventions and incidents is
undertaken using Prior Insight, a bespoke electronic recording system which
ensures timely and accurate reporting.