Positive behaviour support

Guides on positive behaviour support, behaviour that challenges, functional assessment, and the practice changes that reduce incidents over time.

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What good behaviour that challenges training looks like in UK adult social care

What good behaviour that challenges training looks like in UK adult social care is a practical guide for UK teams looking to reduce risk, protect dignity, and build consistent resp

7 May 2026Read article →
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What good PBS training looks like for UK adult social care teams

When a person becomes distressed, staff need a response that is calm, consistent, and safe. The aim is to reduce risk without escalating the situation and...

5 May 2026Read article →
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Behaviour management training for teachers: what good looks like in UK schools

When a person becomes distressed, staff need a response that is calm, consistent, and safe. The aim is to reduce risk without escalating the situation and...

3 May 2026Read article →
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Understanding Behaviour as Communication: A Guide for Carers

When someone is distressed, their behaviour often carries a message...

26 Apr 2026Read article →
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Behaviour support plans in children’s homes: a step-by-step guide

A behaviour support plan in a children’s home is a practical, person-centred plan that explains what a child’s behaviour is communicating, what triggers it,...

20 Apr 2026Read article →
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Children's homes

Reducing Behaviours That Challenge: Evidence-Based PBS Strategies

Evidence-based Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies, applied consistently and with proper functional assessment, can reduce...

12 Apr 2026Read article →
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Children's homes

Proactive Strategies for Behaviour That Challenges

Proactive strategies for behaviour that challenges are planned, preventive approaches that reduce the likelihood of difficult behaviour...

3 Apr 2026Read article →
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Schools

Positive Reinforcement in Schools: A Teacher's Guide

Using positive reinforcement in schools effectively means more than handing out stickers or praise. It means understanding what motivates...

28 Mar 2026Read article →