Report – Responding to Behaviours of Concern in Irish Schools
Behaviours of concern are no longer isolated incidents in Irish schools. For many educators, exposure to verbal and physical aggression, supporting children in acute distress, and responding to crisis situations has become a recurring — and often under-acknowledged — part of the job. Responding to Behaviours of Concern and Crises in Irish Schools – Learning
Report – Managing Behaviours of Concern and Workplace Risk in UK Schools
For many educators, exposure to verbal and physical aggression, supporting children in acute distress, and responding to crisis situations has become a recurring — and often under-acknowledged — part of the job. This thematic review, “Managing Behaviours of Concern and Workplace Risk in UK Schools,” draws on training-needs data from 373 schools, representing over 8,000
Transformative De-escalation Training Receives High Praise from Council Staff
Staff members from a UK based County Council have praised the effectiveness and practical value of de-escalation training delivered by Dynamis, with participants highlighting the transformative impact on their professional practice. The comprehensive training session, which included managers, social workers, and care professionals from various departments, received outstanding feedback for its practical approach and relevance
When young people carry knives: 3 things staff need to know
Knife crime has featured prominently in the news at the start of 2025. Three teenage boys were charged with the murders of Kelyan Bokassa (14) and Harvey Willgoose (15) in separate incidents in London and Sheffield. Axel Rudakabana was sentenced to 52 years in prison following his murderous knife attack at a Southport dance class
Transformative Training: Ljubljana Psychiatric Clinic Staff Reflect on Invaluable 5-Day Dynamis Course
In psychiatric care, with its many diverse and complicated challenges, continuous professional development is not just beneficial—it’s essential. This truth was recently underscored at the University Psychiatric Clinic of Ljubljana, Slovenia, where a group of experienced nursing staff participated in an intensive 5-day training course in conflict, personal safety and physical intervention skills. The programme,