SWIFT+R™ Crisis Harness Training

It's that heart-in-your-throat moment, isn't it?

You're a Support Worker or a Manager on shift. A crisis is escalating. You feel that shot of adrenaline, the panic, the burnout. You're thinking, "What's the right thing to do here? How do I keep everyone safe without making it worse?"

This is the single biggest cause of staff stress. This is why we built the SWIFT+R™ Crisis Harness Training.

This is our 3-4 hour "Level 2" workshop. It's not a generic "behaviour qualification"; it's a specialist, trauma-informed incident response model. It's designed and delivered personally by our founder, Ash, to give you a clear, 6-step plan for any "red zone" moment.

 

▷ What Is SWIFT+R™ Crisis Harness Training?

This is our 3-4 hour, live online workshop for up to 12 staff.

It teaches you the six practical, in-the-moment steps of our SWIFT+R™ Crisis Model (S to +R). This is the "emergency harness" that works with our everyday SPARK Care Framework.

This course is our "how-to" guide for building confidence in complex situations. It's built to be "Neuro-Smart," meaning it's designed for the reality of neurodiverse children (ADHD, Autism, PDA) and is based on our founder's 5 years of frontline management and lived experience.

 

▷ This Is Not "Accredited" - It's Specialist & More Valuable

Let's be blunt. This is not a generic, "CPD-certified" course where you click "next" and get a badge.

This is a specialist, founder-led training in a unique, high-value framework. When you complete the session, you will receive a Certificate of Completion from AshDHD Learning.

This certificate proves something more valuable than a generic CPD point: it proves you have been trained by the framework's creator in a specific, "Neuro-Smart" model for crisis prevention for care staff.

 

▷ How We Align with Ofsted Expectations and National Best-Practice Principles

Our model is a trauma-informed incident response framework, not a restraint technique.
SWIFT+R™ reflects the principles found across the Children’s Home Regulations, SCCIF expectations and NICE de-escalation guidance by:

  • Prioritising proactive de-escalation: The "S - Safe Stance" and "W - Words Few" steps reduce threat, prevent overload and lower the need for restrictive intervention.
  • Focusing on neuro-smart co-regulation: The "I - Immediate Regulation" step offers low-arousal co-regulation tools so staff can stabilise the young person’s nervous system, not confront it.
  • Making repair non-negotiable: The "+R - Repair and Connect" process restores dignity and belonging after an incident, a core thread across modern trauma-informed care frameworks and Ofsted’s expectations for relational practice.

 

▷ Learning Outcomes: A Clear Plan for Crisis

When you complete the SWIFT+R™ workshop, you and your team will be able to:

  • Confidently use the six practical SWIFT+R™ steps.
  • Understand the "Neuro-Smart" difference (e.g., why "too many words" makes a crisis worse).
  • Use your SWIFT+R Pocket Card and Incident Reflection Sheet as practical, on-the-job tools.
  • Feel more confident and less stressed during "red zone" moments.

 

▷ How to Book the SWIFT+R™ Crisis Harness Training

This is our "Level 2", crisis-response module. It's the perfect next step after your team has completed the SPARK Core Training.

  • Format: 3-4 Hour Live Online Workshop
  • Delivered By: Ash Derges (Founder)
  • Capacity: Up to 12 Staff
  • Includes: All training materials, SWIFT+R Pocket Cards, Incident Reflection Sheet and a Certificate of Completion for all attendees.
  • Investment: £750 (for the whole team session)
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▷ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Who is this crisis training for?
A: All frontline care staff and Deputies. It's for anyone who manages complex behaviours and high-stress incidents and needs a clear, consistent plan for trauma-informed incident response.

Q: What will I learn?
A: You will learn the six practical steps of the SWIFT+R™ model. This includes "Neuro-Smart" de-escalation (like W: Words Few), co-regulation techniques (I : Immediate Regulation) and the vital process for restorative +R: Repair & Reconnect.

Q: Is this training "accredited"?
A: This is a specialist, founder-led framework, not a generic CPD course. You will receive a Certificate of Completion from AshDHD Learning, proving you have been trained by the framework's creator in this specific "Neuro-Smart" methodology.

Q: How does it reduce incidents?
A: By building confidence in complex situations. It gives your whole team a shared, predictable plan. When staff are calm and confident, they are far less likely to accidentally escalate a situation, leading to fewer, shorter and safer crisis moments.

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