Physical Intervention / Health & Social Care
Level 3 Practitioner Physical Intervention
A comprehensive Level 3 Practitioner blended Physical Intervention programme combining two online theory modules with a face-to-face practical training and assessment day. Learners develop the knowledge, confidence and practical skills required to prevent, de-escalate and safely respond to situations where physical intervention may become necessary, with a strong emphasis on therapeutic practice, trauma-informed care, person-centred approaches and the use of least restrictive interventions.
About this course
This Level 3 Physical Intervention training programme combines two comprehensive e-learning modules with a practical team-based training and assessment session.
The programme is designed for practitioners working with children and young people who may experience distress, heightened emotions or behaviour that presents risk. It develops the knowledge, judgement and practical skills needed to prevent escalation, respond safely and understand the professional responsibilities associated with physical intervention.
Module 1. Physical Intervention: Prevention, Proactive Care and De-escalation
This module focuses on preventing situations from reaching the point where physical intervention may be considered. Practitioners explore proactive care, recognising early signs of distress and escalation, understanding behaviour as communication, professional responses, de-escalation, environmental factors, relationship-based practice and safer decision-making.
Module 2. Physical Intervention: Legal Framework, Safe Practice and Accountability
This module develops practitioners’ understanding of the legal, safeguarding and professional framework surrounding physical intervention. It considers when intervention may be justified, proportionality, necessity, least-restrictive practice, safeguarding responsibilities, risk, accountability, recording, reporting, management oversight and learning following an incident.
Practical Techniques and Assessment
The programme also includes one team practical session covering approved physical intervention techniques and practical assessment. This provides an opportunity for practitioners to demonstrate their understanding and application of safer practice under appropriate instruction and assessment.
The complete package is priced at £200, and includes:
- Module 1. Prevention, Proactive Care and De-escalation
- Module 2. Legal Framework, Safe Practice and Accountability
- One team practical techniques session
- A practical assessment
The programme brings together prevention, knowledge, safer practice and practical competence, with the emphasis firmly on reducing the need for physical intervention wherever possible, and ensuring that any intervention is approached within clear safeguarding and professional boundaries.
Programme modules
Module 1
Prevention, Proactive Care and De-escalation
This module focuses on preventing situations from reaching the point where physical intervention may be considered. Practitioners explore proactive care, recognising early signs of distress and escalation, understanding behaviour as communication, professional responses, de-escalation, environmental factors, relationship-based practice and safer decision-making.
Module 2
Legal Framework, Safe Practice and Accountability
This module develops practitioners’ understanding of the legal, safeguarding and professional framework surrounding physical intervention. It considers when intervention may be justified, proportionality, necessity, least-restrictive practice, safeguarding responsibilities, risk, accountability, recording, reporting, management oversight and learning following an incident.
Practical session and assessment day
Restraint: Why Simple, Accessible and Practised Moves Matter
The programme also includes one team practical session covering approved physical intervention techniques and practical assessment. This provides an opportunity for practitioners to demonstrate their understanding and application of safer practice under appropriate instruction and assessment.
Face-to-face practical day — your organisation will arrange a date with the London Safeguarding Network after purchase.
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
By the end of this programme, you will be able to:
- Understand the principles of prevention, proactive care and least restrictive practice.
- Recognise behaviour as communication, and identify triggers and early warning signs of escalation.
- Apply effective communication, co-regulation and de-escalation strategies.
- Understand the legal and ethical framework governing physical intervention and restraint.
- Recognise when physical intervention may, and may not, be justified.
- Understand professional responsibilities, duty of care and accountability.
- Demonstrate approved physical intervention techniques safely during practical assessment.
- Apply dynamic risk assessment, and maintain the safety and dignity of everyone involved.
- Understand the importance of post-incident support, recording, reporting and review.
- Demonstrate competence across the theoretical and practical components of the Level 3 Practitioner Programme.
Price
£200 per learner · minimum 10, maximum 15 learners
£200 per learner · minimum 10, maximum 15 learners.
Total
£2,000