Solutions Training specialises in providing tailored moving and handling solutions for schools with pupils who have unique mobility needs. Recognising the specific requirements of this sector, we focus on delivering training that is customised 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, utilising correct procedures and minimising potential hazards.
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: 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.
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 emphasises 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 organisations 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, organisations can minimise 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) – £275 per delegate: Friday the 2nd of May – Burnley Full Train the Trainer course (4 days) – £999 per delegate and includes the provision of the Q.N.U.K. Level 3 “Moving and Handling Trainers” award R.Q.F: North London Monday the 1st, Tuesday 2nd, Wednesday the 3rd and Thursday the 4th of April 2025 or Lancashire Monday 28th, Tuesday 29th, Wednesday 30th April and Thursday 1st of May 2025 Contact us for further details or to book – 07751645724
Of the last 100 Moving and Handling Train the Trainer courses: We are proud to boast that all 100 stated that they would recommend this course to others!
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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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”.What our learners say –
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