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Course Description: This course provides participants with an understanding of the legal and medical responsibilities surrounding the use of restraint in educational, health, and care settings. Drawing on key legislation and guidance, it ensures that staff are confident, compliant, and equipped to act safely and responsibly when restraint becomes necessary.The course covers:<ul><li>Legal Frameworks – including Health and Safety legislation, Common Law principles, the Children Act, and Department for Education (DfE) guidance.</li><li>Medical Awareness – essential knowledge of health risks, vulnerabilities, and conditions that must be taken into account before and during restraint, to reduce the risk of harm.</li><li>Safe Practice Principles – how to apply legal and medical knowledge to real-life situations, ensuring restraint is always a last resort, proportionate, and safe.</li></ul>By the end of this course, participants will:<ul><li>Understand the legal boundaries and justifications for using restraint.</li><li>Be aware of key medical considerations to inform safe decision-making.</li><li>Gain confidence in applying the law and guidance to practice.</li><li>Strengthen their ability to safeguard the wellbeing and rights of children and young people.</li><li>know how to defend yourself in the event of an allegation or if facing disciplinary action for lawful practice</li></ul>This training is essential for professionals who may be involved in situations where restraint is used, ensuring practice that is lawful, ethical, and safe.

Learn the legal and medical essentials for safe, lawful, and proportionate restraint practice.

The Legal and Medical Framework of Safe Restraint Practice

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The Legal and Medical Framework of Safe Restraint Practice

Avremi Rosenberg

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