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Train the Trainer Foundation Programme (Children’s Settings)

Easily Cascade Trauma-Informed Behaviour Support...

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The Train the Trainer Foundation Programme (Children’s Settings) Edition of +ProActive Approaches provides you with an ‘In-House’ solution to easily cascade Trauma-Informed & Attachment Aware Behaviour Support Training that focuses on understanding the reasons for behaviour and teaches effective de-escalation strategies.

The Train the Trainer Foundation Programme enables members of your own staff team to qualify as 'In House' Trainers and mentor colleagues to identify, understand and respond confidently to 'behaviours of concern' using a wide range of proactive strategies and techniques and includes the following:

  • ‘Behaviours of concern‘ in the context of child development.
  • The significant impact of childhood trauma & unmet attachment needs.
  • Form & Function of behaviour.
  • The Legal context.
  • Effective and practical de-escalation techniques including help scripts.
  • Incorporates PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity & Empathy).
  • Therapeutic post-crisis support (including understanding sympathy, empathy, shame & guilt).

         

See below for the course description and overview.

Effective Behaviour Support relies on Empathy. a Healthy Culture. Consistency. Effective Communication. Great Team Work. #AimingForZero

The philosophy behind +ProActive Approaches is one of understanding, empathy and adopting a proactive mindset in relation to behaviours of concern.

Through empowering staff members to become inquisitive about behaviour and consider it from a context of either being an unmet need, frustration, anxiety, trauma & attachment issues, environmental factor or communication difficulties, they will be able to understand the behaviours correctly and subsequently develop the correct support plans that will limit the likelihood of behaviour in the first place.

This approach will ensure that your service effectively focuses on supporting young people rather than trying to manage them.

The +ProActive Approaches courses draw heavily on contemporary research, PBS (Positive Behaviour Support) principles and direct practice experience. All courses will allow you to confidently meet the expectations of Ofsted.

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Course Overview

The Train the Trainer Foundation Programme (Introductory Course) provides an ‘In-House’ solution to easily cascade ‘Trauma & Attachment informed’ behaviour support training to your staff teams.

The course enables one of your own staff to qualify as an ‘In House’ trainer.

+ProActive Approaches Behaviour Training is designed to assist staff to identify, understand and respond confidently to ‘behaviours of concern’ using a wide range of proactive strategies and techniques

Course Content

The course includes the following:

The 8 Day +ProActive Approaches Train the Trainer Foundation Programme will give you a clear insight into the reasons for ‘behaviours of concern’.

During the course, delegates gain significant benefits from the dynamic nature of the interactive learning, as well as the positive impact on understanding and information retention from the experiential exercises and video case studies.

The course covers the following:

  • Introduction & Welcome (setting the scene).
  • Introducing the +ProActive Trainers Toolkit (an in-depth toolkit that covers all of the key areas for success as a trainer).
  • Introduction to our research-based teaching methodology +ProActive Building Blocks©

The What – Impact on development

  • Establishing healthy ‘values’ and a robust foundation for practice.
  • Defining therapeutic practice and how to implement it within your service.
  • Defining Behaviours of Concern; (historically referred to as ‘Challenging Behaviour’) and adopting a therapeutic mindset.
  • Understanding ‘Lived Experiences’ (ACE’s). The significant impact of childhood trauma, attachment and shame. Child Development in a context of understanding behaviour and children’s ‘responses’. 
  • Trauma-informed & Attachment aware practice. An attachment-aware service is one where the staff understand the neuroscience behind attachment and trauma that prevents vulnerable children from accessing care & learning. 
  • Understanding Toxic Shame and how it is likely to significantly influence a young person’s behaviour.
  • Exploring Culture and recognising the need for balance between Restraint Reduction and Duty of Care.
  • Understanding the ‘arousal-relaxation cycle’.

The Why – The Science behind the outcome of impact

  • Defining ‘Behaviours’ or ‘Responses’ through a Therapeutic Lens – ACES, brain architecture, neuroscience, lived experiences, attachment, trauma, shame.
  • Understanding how brain architecture leads to the forming of maladaptive strategies.
  • Recognising types and causes of behaviour (Functions of Behaviour).
  • Understanding the different forms of aggression.
  • Understanding ‘Setting Events‘ & ‘Triggers‘.

The How – Practical Application of a Trauma and Attachment Lens 

  • Developing an understanding of the need for a therapeutic culture and language among adults.
  • House Model of Parenting, incorporating PACE into behaviour support.
  • What to do when a child becomes dysregulated – strategies to support lowering of stress and anxiety through:
    a. Bottom-up approach (Perry’s 3 R’s – Regulate, Relate, Reason)
    b. Sensory circuits
    c. Brain integration
  • Relationships – recognising that sensitive and authentic attuned relationships can calm anxiety and get back on track (‘felt safety’ cues and use of PACE).
  • Mindfulness – A reminder for adults to remain self-aware when faced with crisis behaviours. Includes the ‘STOP’ strategy.
  • Using Stages of an Incident to understand what happens to a person in crisis during an incident – to inform us how to respond appropriately at any point.
  • Developing a robust set of strategies to use once a child has been triggered into dysregulation (De-Escalation) and choosing the correct responses.
  • Why children lie and how to respond therapeutically.
  • Consider behaviours for adults to avoid when supporting children in crisis, becoming a ‘trusted adult’ and therapeutic responses to crisis.
  • Developing individualised support plans that will support children in relation to their behaviour.
  • How to include children and young people in behaviour planning (promoting inclusion, choices and considering a therapeutic approach to behaviour plans).

Positive Handling and Restrictive Practices

  • The law & legal context and understanding restrictive practices.
  • The health risks associated with physically holding children (including positional asphyxiation).
  • Developing the use of low arousal approaches.
  • Introduction to our research-based teaching methodology +ProActive Building Blocks©. Proven to increase skill acquisition AND retention.
  • Breakaway (disengagement) techniques taught using  +ProActive Building Blocks©.
  • Low-level guiding & escorting techniques taught using +ProActive Building Blocks©.
  • 1 and 2-person holds taught using +ProActive Building Blocks©.

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FAQs

  • Q: Where Are They Held?

    Option 1 - Delegates can either join one of our ‘national – open’ courses which are run at a number of venues around the country.

    Option 2 - or, alternatively, you can commission a CLOSED ‘In-House’ course, just for your organisation! A minimum of 6 delegates is required, we come to you. This option will also save you significant costs by avoiding the need for your delegates to stay in a hotel for 8 days.

  • Q: How long does the course last?

    A: 8-Days. The start and finish times are 9.00 am – 4.45 pm each day. There will be a mid-morning & mid-afternoon break as well as a lunch break. Lunch and refreshments are provided.

  • Q: How many delegates can attend?

    A: We recommend that you have a minimum of 2 people to become your In-House Trainers. For quality assurance purposes, In-House Trainers should train in pairs whilst delivering courses. However, we recognise that smaller organisations may not have the resources to send 2 people to become trainers. In this circumstance, additional support may be required.

  • Q: Is the course certificated?

    A: Yes, all delegates who pass the course will be issued with a certificate as part of the course fee. Certificates are valid for 12 months.

Q: How many people can your new In-House trainers train during a twelve month period?
A: As many as you need. (The only parameters are that you stay within the ratios for BILD Act (RRN) Certification. One trainer can train a cohort of twelve people, and two trainers can train a cohort of 18 people.
Q: Do you charge extra for certificates?
A: Absolutely not. We do not charge extra to certificate for the courses that your trainers will run in-house. unlike many providers, our fees are transparent, there are no hidden charges. The course fee entitles you to train (and certificate) as many staff in your organisation per year as you require (within the allowed trainer-to-delegate ratios).
Q: How much does it cost?
A: Click on the ‘Download Info Pack’ button below to receive your copy of our PDF Info pack (delivered instantly via email). The pack includes full course details and costs.

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