Restraint Procedures by Alice Denley https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq A guide to understanding distress and minimising the use of physical restraint en-us 2023-05-16 07:36:34 UTC 2025-11-20 18:59:32 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/1183863682/986a2f1ce39c85a21736b572d1cbcac5/restraints_procedures.jpeg Teacher needs to remain calm and confident distressed students or parents. https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601028710 2023-05-23 03:58:49 UTC https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601028710 What is physical restraint? https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601028768 St Martins definition is "to use physical force to prevent restrict or subdue the movement of student or any part of their body against their will"]]> 2023-05-23 03:58:53 UTC https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601028768 Who can use it? https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601029566 Teachers and authorised staff (non teaching staff that have been authorised by the board.  They must have had training).]]> 2023-05-23 03:59:39 UTC https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601029566 Students can show frustration or irritation. Discomfort. Distracted or restless so T's need to recognise these facotrs. https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601029745 2023-05-23 03:59:49 UTC https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601029745 Always ask if Akonga want to receive physial contact https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601029851 2023-05-23 03:59:55 UTC https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601029851 How to support Akonga after a challenging situation https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601030120 Reconnect and  Restore to help Akonga to feel safe and calm
*monitor wellbeing 
*give everyone time and space to settle
*ensure akonga have what they need to self regulate
*food and water
* reinforce calming strategies

Support Akonga to re-engage with classroom activities- gently and discreetly
* facilitate activities to include 
*reduce demands

Consider :
Let a colleague know
connect with whanau to share info about situation
give time and space to calm and reflect
debrief with school leaders- reflect]]> 2023-05-23 04:00:09 UTC https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601030120 Create a safe space. Get support. Move other students for safety. https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601030279 2023-05-23 04:00:18 UTC https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601030279 Identifying and Understanding https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601030401 - Work alongside akonga and whanau to identify and understand signs of stress.
- Signs may be unique and unremarkable.
- If these needs are not addressed, students will not be able to learn.
- Physical, emotional, academic and social stressors.
- Teachers to pay attention to needs and be proactive to meet these.]]> 2023-05-23 04:00:26 UTC https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601030401 Develop a good plan https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601030815 Recognise important connections between akonga and their learning environments, relationships, and potential responses to situations. This allows leaders to be better prepared to act quickly]]> 2023-05-23 04:00:48 UTC https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601030815 Support plan considerations... https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601031387 Who - akonga has a trusted relationship with
What - strategies can help
Where - physical changes need to be made to the environment
When - the plan will be reviewed]]> 2023-05-23 04:01:17 UTC https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601031387 Keep an eye on ākonga wellbeing following the event. Regularly check in on them. Keep in touch with whānau if needed. Staff members may have been affected as well and should be offered support. https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601032267 2023-05-23 04:02:07 UTC https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601032267 State your Actions https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601032705 Need to verbalise your action prior to making contact eg gentle guiding with hand on back]]> 2023-05-23 04:02:32 UTC https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601032705 Signs https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601032747 - Disengaging to over-engaging
- Restless
- Noises, excitement
- Physical movements
- Arguing]]> 2023-05-23 04:02:34 UTC https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601032747 Offer staff additional breaks or help with workload. https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601033211 2023-05-23 04:03:07 UTC https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601033211 Unsafe physical restraint to be aware of are https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601033238
  • restraint that restricts breathing or communication
  • face down restraint
  • immobilizing through pressure points and pain holds
  • tackling, sitting, lying or kneeling on.
  • headlocks
  • bending joints backwards.
    • ]]>     2023-05-23 04:03:09 UTC https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601033238     Physical restraint as a last resort https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601033347 -All other possible strategies have been explored.
    -There is escalating distress that would result in imminent harm.
    -Informed consent from whānau if part of support plan. 
    -Frequency is monitored and reviewed to minimise/eliminate. 
    -Positions/holds must be included in the plan.
    -Even if consent is not included in the plan, restraint can be used if required to prevent imminent hard.  ]]>     2023-05-23 04:03:16 UTC https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601033347     Establish trusted relationships https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601033697 Important to have a clear plan so everyone has a part to play by:
    - Clarifying priorities for akonga and their whanau
    - aree on shared protocols and ways to communicate
    - check on provacy concerns and any restrictions on sharing information
    - share details on any available support and how to access it]]>     2023-05-23 04:03:38 UTC https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601033697     Willingness https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601034608 Akonga must be willing to touched and remain that way for physical contact to occur or continue. No longer willing through body language or no longer walking with you, physical contact must stop.

    ]]>     2023-05-23 04:04:36 UTC https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601034608     What strategies can help? https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601035525 -signals, symbols, calming cards, a social story
    -quiet place/space
    -choices, distractions
    -validating feelings
    -reflect back what they are communicating
    -problem solving
    -places or activities
    -physical contact


    ]]>     2023-05-23 04:05:38 UTC https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601035525     When can you restrain? https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601037301 All three of these must be met and as a last resort
    • to prevent imminent harm (including significant emotional distress to themselves or others).
    • if the teacher or authorised staff member believes there is no other option for preventing harm.
    • if the physical restraint is proportional and reasonable to the circumstances eg running onto the road.


    ]]>     2023-05-23 04:07:33 UTC https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601037301     When Can Physical Restraint Be Used? https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601037628 -all teachers and authorised LAs
    -Only if ALL 3 conditions are met
            1. To prevent imminent harm including emotional distress
            2. There are no other options available to prevent harm
    3. Reasonable and proportionate in the circumstances]]>     2023-05-23 04:07:56 UTC https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601037628     Reduce Distress https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601037664 - Building the culture and relationships-whole school well being
    - Knowing the individual and what works
    - A sense of belonging
    - Recognising the classroom environments
    - Staff feel supportive and know about plans and protocols

    ]]>     2023-05-23 04:07:59 UTC https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601037664     What Is Imminent Harm? https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601038286 Immediate threat that a person will cause or suffer.]]> 2023-05-23 04:08:39 UTC https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601038286 What is Significant Emotional Distress? https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601038990 Harm that is caused by the intentional acts of one person that affects their emotional well being.]]> 2023-05-23 04:09:25 UTC https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601038990 Physical restraint rules https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601040513
  • We have policies in place and we have a process for managing complaints.  If necessary the Teaching Council may be involved.
  • The policy is available to school community to read and review.
  • Individual support plans are in place for specific students who may require restraint and has been given parental consent.
    • ]]>     2023-05-23 04:11:02 UTC https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601040513     What to think of when developing a plan https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601040730 Know signs of distress.
    Know routines that help akonga engage in learning.
    Know strategies to support akonga during challenging situations.
    Know what also works in the home.
    Know when a review is needed.
    Have collaborative and proactive solutions.

    ]]>     2023-05-23 04:11:16 UTC https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601040730     Seclusion Is Prohibited https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601041039 Seclusion is putting Akonga in a room they can't leave or think they can't leave.]]> 2023-05-23 04:11:35 UTC https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601041039 Where for Physical Contact? https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601042415 Appropriate bodies of the body eg shoulders, hands, arms and upper back.]]> 2023-05-23 04:12:57 UTC https://padlet.com/enlightenedgatherproducts/a3h5gooybzjehagq/wish/2601042415