Positive behaviour support
Guides on positive behaviour support, distressed behaviour, functional assessment, and the practice changes that reduce incidents over time.
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PBS training costs in the UK: comparing Level 4, Level 5 and short courses
Trying to compare PBS training options by price alone often leads to disappointing results. This guide explains how UK providers can budget for short courses, practice-based qualif
Guidance for de-escalation records: what to write, when, and why
Clear, consistent de-escalation records help teams learn, protect people’s rights, and evidence safer practice. This guide explains what to record, how to write it well, and how to
How to write a positive behaviour support plan in adult social care
Writing a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plan in adult social care can feel daunting, especially if you are balancing day-to-day support, incidents,...
PBS training for children's home staff
Trauma-informed practice is not a single technique or a certificate. It is a framework for understanding the children and young people you support -- how their past shapes their pr
Positive Behaviour Support training for UK care staff: what to include
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) training works best when it is practical, values-led and linked to day-to-day care. This guide sets out what to include in a PBS programme for UK c
Functional assessment in PBS for adult services: a practical guide
Functional assessment within positive behaviour support turns everyday observations into a clear explanation of what drives distressed behaviour in adult services, so teams can des
Positive behaviour support plan template for adult social care (with example)
Use this practical template to write a clear, person-centred support plan in adult social care, including a worked example, risk considerations, and a simple review routine.
What good behaviour that challenges training looks like in UK adult social care
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...
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...
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...
Understanding Behaviour as Communication: A Guide for Carers
When someone is distressed, their behaviour often carries a message...
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,...
Reducing Behaviours That Challenge: Evidence-Based PBS Strategies
Evidence-based Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies, applied consistently and with proper functional assessment, can reduce...
Proactive Strategies for Behaviour That Challenges
Proactive strategies for behaviour that challenges are planned, preventive approaches that reduce the likelihood of difficult behaviour...
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...