Modules

The NEST Training Programme

20 modules across four strands, supported by a Core Module

The Core Module comes first

The Core Module is equivalent to three modules and must be completed before any other modules. It provides the foundation for safe and consistent practice.

Core Module

●        Law and legislation

●        Risk assessment theory

●        The Language of Actions

●        Stages of support

●        Recording and reporting

●        Different forms of restraint

●        Level 0 physical strategies

Nurture Modules

●        Brain Development

●        Therapy-based approaches

●        Trauma-Informed Practice and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

●        Zones of Regulation

●        Sensory Regulation

Environment Modules

●        Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and MAS Assessment

●        Risk Assessment, Relationship Plans and Behaviour Management Plans

●        Emotional Literacy

●        Use of Space – rooms, systems and staff body language

●        Impairments

Support Modules

●        Debrief and Post-Incident Support

●        Behaviour as communication

●        Understanding ASC

●        Reflex Integration

●        Scenario-Based Practice

Physical Intervention Modules

●        Level 1 Physical Interventions (Guard= Guides, grab releases, bite response)

●        Level 2 Physical Interventions (Secure = standing physical interventions)

●        Cradle & Brace In-Seats – additional bolt-on

●        Soft Hands Cradle(for small person) – additional bolt-on

●        Short Distance Back Bar – additional bolt-on

Delivery and timescales

●        Training may be delivered intensively or across twilight sessions.

●        All modules must be completed within one half school term.

●        The Core Module must be completed first.

●        Where training is staggered, physical intervention modules are delivered last.

 

A flexible programme – not a one-size-fits-all course

NEST will work with schools to select modules according to identified needs. NEST uses a training needs analysis and pre-visit to help ensure that the programme is contextualised, proportionate and appropriate to the setting.