Dynamis Training

Introduction

Dynamis has been delivering training in the UAE since 2008 – when we first started delivering courses for schools and teaching staff in the areas of de-escalation, personal safety and physical interventions. In the UK, this type of training in schools is called “Positive Handling” and we are now one of the most active training providers in the sector, known for our pragmatic, fresh and relevant approach.

Gerard O’Dea, Director of Training, has personally delivered multiple training courses for the Abu Dhabi Healthcare Authority (HAAD), Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC), the Qatar Ministry of Education and the Dubai Healthcare Authority (DHA) in settings where staff are dealing with the sometimes harmful results of often vulnerable adults and children who are presenting with difficult, distressed or dangerous behaviour.

Our training for your school is focused on the following:

A knowledge-building programme, which develops Positive Handling decision-making skills:

  • Identifying and Recognising triggers and the phases of crisis behaviour (a focus on prevention)
  • Non-Escalation and De-Escalation approaches which foster positive relationships school-wide
  • Staff duty of care under local law in regard to incidents of safety at work (UAE labour law)
  • Staff legal rights and powers under local law to use force with a child to stop them harming themselves or others (UAE penal code)
  • The risks inherent in physical interventions and how to avoid them or minimise them
  • How to write a professional incident report to record what happened

    • Explore with your international school staff appropriate and effective practical skills:

  • Verbalisation strategies for gaining voluntary compliance, cooperation and collaboration (de-escalation)
  • How to safely approach, prompt and escort a distressed child from place to place where possible
  • How to gain control of a child who is at risk of harming themselves or others
  • How to hold and immobilise a distressed child who is in crisis
    Protection from Biting, Kicking and Spitting during the holding period
    Standing, Seated and Kneeling variations for the control of different scenarios
  • Self-Protection and Disengagement method for high-risk scenarios
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    Our training for your school is focused on the following:

    A knowledge-building programme, which develops Positive Handling decision-making skills:

  • Identifying and Recognising triggers and the phases of crisis behaviour (a focus on prevention)
  • Non-Escalation and De-Escalation approaches which foster positive relationships school-wide
  • Staff duty of care under local law in regard to incidents of safety at work (UAE labour law)
  • Staff legal rights and powers under local law to use force with a child to stop them harming themselves or others (UAE penal code)
  • The risks inherent in physical interventions and how to avoid them or minimise them
  • How to write a professional incident report to record what happened

    • Explore with your international school staff appropriate and effective practical skills:

  • Verbalisation strategies for gaining voluntary compliance, cooperation and collaboration (de-escalation)
  • How to safely approach, prompt and escort a distressed child from place to place where possible
  • How to gain control of a child who is at risk of harming themselves or others
  • How to hold and immobilise a distressed child who is in crisis
    Protection from Biting, Kicking and Spitting during the holding period
    Standing, Seated and Kneeling variations for the control of different scenarios
  • Self-Protection and Disengagement method for high-risk scenarios
    • GERARD O’DEA SAYS:

    I have known and worked with Louise over a number of years and we are pleased to be able to partner with
    Louise to support the work she undertakes with schools and organisations across the region.

    We are looking forward to working collaboratively to build on our existing presence in schools and
    organisations across the Middle East to ensure they have access to relevant skills and training.

    To get in contact with Gerard please email: louise@louisedawson.com

    Customer Feedback

    The trainer had the right level of fun and seriousness for the task at hand. Communication prior to the training, during the training and subsequent to the training has been spot on. The online resources were useful and supported the learning of my team especially in duty of care to themselves.
    – Inclusion Manager at a Dubai School

    Excellent course, highly skilled trainer and much needed professional development. Thank you!
    – Inclusion Manager at Abu Dhabi School

    Really enjoyed the course. Wish their was a two-day option where verbal de-escalation techniques could have been further explored along with additional practice of handling techniques. You know the training session has been great when you leave a PD opportunity wishing for more!
    – Special Educational Needs Coordinator, Abu Dhabi

    Gerard was a great presenter–knowledgeable and engaging. It was a good mix of straightforward instruction (penal codes, rationale, etc.) and interactive practice.
    – Head of Inclusion, Abu Dhabi Group of Schools

    It was a very full day of training but the trainer clearly knew what he was talking about and was very clear with any instructions and guidance. I feel much more protected on my right to put myself first and how this relates to UAE laws and guidance. The pre-course training felt like a lot initially but I think this is a good idea as it allowed us to have more practical time on the course and less teacher talk. This was presented well. Thank you.
    – Head of Foundation Stage, Abu Dhabi school group

    The scale of instruction was excellent, I appreciated how the final skill set was built layer by layer enabling a novice to learn useful skills in a short time period. I also appreciated the sincerity with which the instruction was held.
    – SENCO, Dubai School

    Great course! Online training was a perfect compliment to a well delivered, well constructed, relevant ‘taught’ day. Thank you.
    – Primary School SENCO, Dubai School

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