Moving & Handling People Training For Education

Course Overview

Solutions Training specializes in providing tailored moving and handling solutions for schools with pupils who have unique mobility needs. Recognizing the specific requirements of this sector, we focus on delivering training that is customized to each school, considering the individual service users, the handling equipment they require, and the proper techniques needed for safe and dignified movement.

Our goal is to ensure that school staff are equipped with the latest knowledge, good practice, and skills to safely handle pupils, utilizing correct procedures and minimizing potential hazards.

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Our comprehensive solutions include bespoke Train the Trainer programs (Level 3 on the R.Q.F.), practical skills training via video conferencing, and access to our industry-leading online theory course, “People Moving People." We also offer classroom-based specific training, refresher training, and blended learning options that combine online and face-to-face instruction.

We offer professional qualifications and awards for:

  • QNUK Level 2 Award in Moving & Handling People Safely (RQF)
  • QNUK Level 3 Award in Moving & Handling for Trainers Health & Social Care) (RQF)
  • QNUK Level 3 Award in Education & Training (RQF)
  • QNUK Level 3 Award in Manual Handling Risk Assessment (RQF)

These courses cover essential aspects of moving and handling, including manual lifting, handling risk assessments, action planning, and the use of various moving and handling equipment, such as transfer boards and slide sheets, to ensure safe operations in health and social care settings.

Compliance with Regulations

Adhering to operations regulations in the health and social care sector is not only a legal requirement but also a critical component of providing safe and effective care. The Moving and Handling course is designed to ensure that participants are fully compliant with relevant regulations, including those related to manual handling and risk assessment.

The course emphasizes the importance of conducting thorough handling risk assessments as part of regulatory compliance. These assessments are essential for identifying potential hazards and implementing strategies to mitigate them, thereby protecting both caregivers and service users. By following the guidelines provided in the course, participants can ensure that they are meeting the highest standards of care.

Furthermore, the course covers the use of equipment provided for moving and handling activities, ensuring that participants are trained to use these tools correctly and safely. Compliance with regulations also involves understanding the responsibilities of both employers and employees in this regard. The course provides clear instructions on how to cooperate with employers in maintaining safe practices and ensuring that appropriate systems are in place.

In addition to meeting legal requirements, the course encourages organizations to go beyond the minimum standards by implementing best practices in manual handling. This proactive approach not only enhances the safety and well-being of service users but also demonstrates a commitment to excellence in care.

Overall, the Moving and Handling course equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to comply with all relevant operations regulations. By ensuring that all moving and handling activities are performed in accordance with these standards, organizations can minimize handling risks and provide the highest level of care to their service users.

Available Course Options

Solutions also conduct Nationwide training programmes open to any individual or organisation working within this sector.

Courses currently scheduled:

Our sector-specific People Moving People Train the Trainer full course and 1 day update programme, both of which are designed to be fully bespoke to the Health & Social Care & Special Education sectors. Delegates receive a years access to post training support, including access to our industry leading, sector bespoke training materials to assist with their redelivery of this training. 

Train the Trainer Refresher course (1 day) – £225 per delegate:

The update course will be held at St Michael’s hospice, Hereford, Hr1 4HN on Friday the 6th of September 2024, (9am – 4.30pm):

Full Train the Trainer course (4 days) – £975 per delegate and includes the provision of the Q.N.U.K. Level 3 “Moving and Handling Trainers” award R.Q.F:

The full course will be held at at Bleasdale School (27 Emesgate Lane, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0RG), on the below dates (9am – 4.30pm):

  • Tuesday the 17th September 2024
  • Wednesday the 18th September 2024
  • Thursday the 19th September 2024
  • Friday the 20th September 2024

Contact us for further details or to book – 07751645724

People Moving People Train the Trainer - “Moving & Handling of Pupils"

Ideal for - Special Education Sector- Staff who work a Special Education setting who wish to train others in safe moving and handling principles and conduct formal manual handling risk assessments.

Duration - 5 Days

Qualification- QNUK Level 3 Award for Moving and Handling Trainers (Health & Social Care) (RQF)

People Moving People Video Conferencing Practical Skills Training

Ideal for - Special Education Sector– Staff that need to be trained on how to use specific equipment within the schools and how to correctly move and handle children with special mobility needs.

This solutions is fully bespoke to your needs.

Duration - Dependent on requirement – normally 1.5 hours per session of 3 learners (£125 per hour session)

People Moving People Train the Trainer Update/Refresher - “Moving & Handling”

Ideal for - Special Education Sector– Existing qualified Moving and Handling trainers who wish to remain confident and competent in their roles and want to develop their existing skills in accordance with best practice.

The qualification networks guidelines are that trainers should attend update courses every 12/18 months.

Duration - Half a Day

People Moving People Induction Course - “Moving & Handling of Pupils”

Ideal for - Special Education Sector– Staff with little or no previous experience in moving & handling and are required to learn the basic knowledge and technical skills to move and handle pupils in a confident, competent, and compliant manner.

Duration - 1 Day plus pre course e-learning

Optional Qualification - QNUK Level 2 Award in Moving and Handling People Safely (RQF)

People Moving People Online Course - “Moving & Handling of People”

Ideal for – Special Education Sector – Staff that want to be confident and competent when moving and handling people.

Duration - Annual License – average course completion time is 3.5 hours

Certification - Solutions certificate of completion

Moving & Handling Equipment

Ideal for – People that move & handle people/patients/pupils

About – We offer, easy to use, cost effective moving and handling equipment, some of which is unique to us. Our products have been designed by healthcare professionals to enhance moving
and handling techniques, and to ensure safer transportation of people/patients/pupils.

All our products are manufactured in the U.K.

What our learners say – Train the Trainer Course

Of the last 100 Moving and Handling Train the Trainer courses:
92 learners rated the quality of the trainer, quality of resources, training methods and course contents as being “Extremely Effective” in assisting the “trainee” to learn and the remaining 8 learners gave a rating of “Very Effective”.

We are proud to boast that all 100 stated that they would recommend this course to others!

What our learners say –
e-learning Course

We gather learner feedback for every completed online course, requesting ratings across 16 dimensions on the effectiveness of the course, 92% have rated the course as good or above!

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0775 164 5724

Solutions Training & Advisory Ltd, Unit 3, Investment House, 28 Queens Road, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 9UT

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Solutions have designed innovative pieces of moving and handling kit unique for the ambulance community

Used by many NHS Trusts Nationwide