Positive Approaches to Behaviour and Safer De-escalation | Children and Young People | eLearning

Module One | Positive Approaches to Behaviour (1h 20m)

The first three parts explore positive and proactive approaches to managing behaviours of concern based on respect for the individual and an understanding of their needs. This eLearning module maps to Maybo's certified classroom module 'Positive Approaches to Behaviour'.

Part 1  |  Risks, Rights and Responsibilities  |  30 minutes

• Defining behaviours of concern
• Planning to reduce risks and vulnerabilities
• Rights and responsibilities

Part 2  |  Understanding Human Behaviour  |  30 minutes

• Common causes of risk behaviours
• Instinctive reactions to emotional or threatening situations
• Potential triggers in self and others
• Levels of escalation

Part 3  |  Positive Interactions and Choices  |  20 minutes

• Meeting children and young people's needs and expectations
• Influencing positive outcomes
• Overcoming barriers to communication

Module Two | Safer De-escalation (55m)

These parts explore de-escalation strategies to resolve a difficult situation and achieve a positive and safer outcome while maintaining personal safety. This eLearning module maps to Maybo's certified classroom module 'Safer De-escalation'.

Part 4  |  Dynamic Risk Assessment and Decision Making  |  20 minutes

• Maybo SAFER model
• Risk identification
• Informed decision-making

Part 5  |  Skills Preventing Escalation |  20 minutes

• Positive, non-aggressive approaches
• Safer positioning and teamworking skills 
• Strategies to defuse, calm and resolve

Part 6  |  Personal Safety and Post-incident  |  15 minutes

• Responding to behaviours of concern
• Heightened risk indicators
• Exit strategies in higher-risk situations
• Post-event impact and responsibilities