What is the event about?
Violent and aggressive behaviour is becoming an all-too-familiar reality in UK schools. According to UNISON’s 2024 survey of almost 8,000 school support staff, nearly two-thirds (64%) witnessed violence at work in the past year, with many reporting daily incidents of verbal abuse, pushing, kicking and the throwing of objects and furniture.
As the adults often working closely with pupils presenting these behaviours, teaching assistants are frequently on the front line. Despite this, many TAs feel underprepared, with 65% saying they haven't had training on how to manage violent behaviour. Many also feel that more support is needed when incidents occur.
In this 45-minute webinar, Thrive’s Viv Trask-Hall will share practical, trauma-informed strategies to help TAs respond effectively when trying to support pupils communicating distress through behaviours like violence or aggression, prioritising the safety of everyone involved.
