On 23 March Ofsted published new guidance here for inspectors on the use of physical intervention, restraint and the restriction of liberty. The document guides inspectors on how to ‘question and understand any type of physical intervention or restriction, including the use of isolation/seclusion in schools.’
Read MoreThe draft replacement for the 2002 joint guidance for special schools has been released and is currently subject to an online consultation on the Department of Health website until the January 24th 2018. Team Teach fully supports and endorses the views expressed by Bernard Allen, Training Consultant, Principal Team Teach Trainer & Expert Witness (Liability). […]
Read MoreOn Sunday at 11am April 9th, BBC Radio 5 Live broadcast a special programme investigating the use of restraint in special schools. A member of the CBF team was interviewed on the programme, alongside family carers of children who have experienced restraint at school and other professionals involved in the field. The programme has brought out […]
Read MoreI am aware that a number of local authorities and employers have been provided with misleading and inaccurate information concerning Team Teach training and techniques. It would appear that these individuals and companies are trying to raise anxiety amongst professionals and services in order to pursue a “profit before people first” agenda e.g. the banning […]
Read MoreThe serious case review into abuse at Winterbourne View recommended that supine restraint should be banned, not prone. This has not stopped training organisations who use supine holds campaigning for a ban on prone restraints, which they do not use. Prone has never been banned. “Guidance provides information and good practice but is not statutory […]
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