Safety Pod International Announces The Launch of its Global Online Training Platform
Safety Pod International is proud to announce the upcoming launch of its brand new online education platform, bringing specialist training and professional development to practitioners across the globe.
Designed to support organisations and trained professionals committed to reducing restrictive practices, the Safety Pod Academy will officially go live at the end of this month, marking an exciting new chapter in accessible, high-quality learning.
Introducing the First Course: The Safety Pod Practitioner Programme
The Safety Pod Practitioner Course will be the first programme released on the platform. This advanced certification course has been specifically developed for existing, in-date, qualified physical intervention instructors.
It provides structured learning on the safe, ethical, and proportionate use of the Safety Pod™ as a least-restrictive intervention option. The course combines clinical rationale, legal and ethical considerations, and practical application guidance to
ensure professional instructors are equipped with the knowledge and confidence to implement the Safety Pod effectively within their training.
Successful participants will become recognised Safety Pod Practitioners and will join a growing global network of certified instructors.
A Platform Built for Continuous Learning
The launch of the Safety Pod Practitioner Course is only the beginning. Safety Pod International is committed to delivering regular new content and courses on the Academy, ensuring instructors and professionals worldwide have ongoing
opportunities to expand their knowledge and skill sets.
Planned courses to follow include:
- Safe Use of the XL Leg Support Cushion – specialist guidance on safe positioning and support techniques
- Instructor Module: The Support Wedge System – practical training on enhanced safety equipment integration
- Theoretical Course: Iatrogenic Impacts of Restrictive Practices – delivered by internationally respected expert Pete Stevens, exploring the unintended harms that can arise from restrictive interventions
- Further specialist courses and podcasts designed to enhance practice, promote ethical decision-making, and support trauma-informed care
These programmes will focus not only on product-specific training but also on the broader principles of restraint reduction, risk management, and professional responsibility.
Supporting Staff Wellbeing
The benefits haven’t been limited to young people. The team has also seen a major improvement in staff wellbeing. Physically, the strain of interventions has reduced; emotionally, staff report feeling more confident and less anxious about managing challenging situations.
“Our staff team feels much more supported,” they said. “Their wellbeing at work has hugely improved since the introduction of the Safety Pod.”
Empowering Professionals Worldwide
The new online platform has been developed to remove barriers to training and to ensure that high quality education is available regardless of global location.
Through expert led modules, interactive learning, and practical assessment pathways, professionals across healthcare, education, social care, and emergency services will be able to access:
- Globally accessible, on-demand learning
- Evidence-based theory and best-practice guidance
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- A growing library of specialist courses and resources
The Safety Pod Academy reflects Safety Pod International’s long-standing commitment to improving outcomes for both staff and the individuals they support.
Register Your Interest
With the platform launch just around the corner, professionals and organisations are encouraged to register their interest now to be among the first to access the Safety Pod Practitioner Course and future training opportunities.
This new academy represents an important step forward in building safer, more compassionate, and more informed approaches to risk reduction worldwide.