SLC Training Blog

Build safer school lockdown procedures with practical guidance on risk assessment, alerts, roles, drills, communication and recovery for staff and pupils.

Learn how to plan and conduct room searches in children's homes using a safer, proportionate and rights-respecting approach from authorisation to follow-up.

Anti-ligature safety is not achieved by buying specialist fixtures, removing every everyday object or completing the same checklist once a year.

De-escalation is not simply about speaking quietly or asking someone to calm down. It is a skilled, person-centred process that helps staff.

Restrictive practices are not limited to physical restraint. They include a wide range of actions, rules, equipment, environmental controls, and communication methods.