'A toolkit of holistic strategies on de-escalation and crisis intervention, both verbal and non-verbal for supporting and reducing dysregulation. 

Team Teach is a widely recognised training programme that focuses on the management and de-escalation of challenging behaviours. It equips individuals, such as teachers, support staff, and caregivers, with practical skills and strategies to safely manage incidents and promote the well-being of all involved. Team Teach emphasises proactive strategies and crisis intervention techniques to prevent and respond to behaviours that may escalate to a point of potential harm.

The key principles of Team Teach include:

• Risk Reduction: Team Teach emphasises the identification and reduction of risk factors that contribute to challenging behaviours. It focuses on creating safe environments and implementing proactive measures to prevent incidents from occurring.
• De-escalation Techniques: Team Teach provides individuals with de-escalation techniques to defuse potentially volatile situations. These techniques include effective communication, active listening, and the use of non-physical interventions to reduce tension and promote calmness.
• Physical Intervention as a Last Resort: Team Teach recognises that physical intervention should only be used as a last resort when all other strategies have been exhausted. It promotes the use of least-restrictive practices to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone involved.

White Ash School has 4 trainers that are able to deliver Positive Behaviour Management Level One and Level 2, all staff in school are trained to Level 2 and attend a refresher every 12 months.

Further details of the Team-Teach approach can be found on the Team-Teach website. The website address is www.team-teach.co.uk