Physical Control in Care Training Manual - Independent Advisory ...

PHYSICAL CONTROL IN CARESTUDENTS TO PRACTICE ONE TO ONE.INSTRUCTOR’S NOTES:ENSURE STUDENTS PRACTICE ON SOMEONE OF SIMILARWEIGHT. CHECK FOR ANY INJURIES BEFORE PRACTICECOMMENCES.4.5.2 OPTION TWOIt may be possible for the member of staff avoid pulling the youngperson away by using a pushing technique. This can only be used ifthere is sufficient space to the side and there is minimal risk of injuryto the young person.The member of staff will approach in a protective stance from the sideof the young person, when in position the member of staff will pushthe young person off the other person, and then position themselvesbetween both parties to deter any further incident and attempt tobegin to de-escalate the situation.STUDENTS TO PRACTICE ONE TO ONE.4.5.3 FIGHT ON THE FLOOR.TWO MEMBERS OF STAFFIf two members of staff are available to separate either two youngpeople or a young person with a member of staff pinned to the floor,then the following technique can be used:When practicing this technique staff must use correct liftingskills.Instructors must check for injuries prior to practice.Ensure staff practice on students of a similar size and weight.© National Offender Management Service National Tactical Response GroupJuly 201096