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Introduction to Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) & Understanding Behaviour

This PBS training course is designed for direct care staff who provide support to individuals who may exhibit behaviours that impact services. Participants will enhance their comprehension of behaviour and its functions.

This course has been peer reviewed through Skills for Care and has been awarded Gold Standard. Claim up to £50 per learner through Skills for Care Workforce Development Fund for this training.

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Duration: 6 Hours

Max Capacity: 8-20

Session Format: Classroom Based Learning

Course Overview

The Positive Behaviour course will equip participants with the skills to identify the functions served by different behaviours and determine when intervention is necessary and appropriate.

This enables the utilisation of Positive Behavioural Support as a guiding principle, the application of person-cantered values, the completion of basic behavioural observations to inform functional assessments, and the ability to apply their learning to the implementation of proactive, secondary, and reactive strategies within a positive behavioural support plan.

What does the course include?

This course is for direct care staff who require PBS awareness to help with providing support to individuals who may exhibit behaviours that impact services. PBS courses equip participants with the skills to identify the functions served by different behaviours and determine when intervention is necessary and appropriate.

Additionally, participants will develop an understanding of Positive Behaviour Support, including its underlying values and the framework in which it is implemented. They will acquire the knowledge necessary to comprehend behaviour and its functions.

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Learning Outcomes

Be able to explain how behaviour can be a form of communication.

Establish the definition of behaviour and how we deter-mine if behaviour should be described as challenging.

Know and understand the categories of several types of behaviour.

Understanding the function of behaviour.

Be able to list the distinct functions of behaviour.

Have an awareness of the process around completing a functional assessment and why.

Be able to describe why it is important that data is collected.

Be able to apply the 3-term contingency.

Evidence they can accurately compete behavioural observation is the form of completing ABC chart.

Explain how behaviour can be a form of communication.

Be able to explain the principles of Positive Behaviour Support.

Discuss what values you have as a team and within your organisation.

Be able to describe the importance of building healthy relationships and maintain professional boundaries.

Be able to explain how you can ensure you imbed PBS into your practice each day by considering all elements of environments.

Discuss who can benefit from a PBS approach being in place across your organisation.

Be able to explain what is included in a PBS plan?

Be able to describe what proactive and reactive strate-gies are and when they would be implemented.

Discuss how you can support someone in crisis.

Be aware of the relevant legislation that support will adhere to.

Be able to explain what can be done to reduce restrictive practice and the Restraint Reduction Network.

Be able to describe the debrief process, its importance and who should be involved debrief process.

Be able to explain how we can ensure PBS is implemented effectively.

The benefits of completing the Introduction to Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) & Understanding Behaviour training

Enhanced understanding of behavioural needs

This course will give you an understanding into the different types of challenging behaviours, the potential causes and provides the knowledge of how to approach these behaviours with empathy.

Improved communication skills

You will learn effective communication techniques that ensure you and an individual stay calm and safe when de-escalating potentially difficult situations.

Improved outcomes for individuals

An individuals wellbeing can be significantly improved by using PBS techniques, leading to better integration within community settings such as schools and workplaces.

Reduce the use of restrictive practices

This course focuses on reducing the need for restrictive practices by promoting proactive strategies, ensuring that care is provided in ways that respects the rights and dignity of individuals.

Person-centred approach

Emphasising a person-centred approach, this course ensures care plans and behavioural interventions are tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual.

Collaboration and teamwork skills

You will develop skills to work more effectively with colleagues, families, and other professionals ensuring a unified approach to care.

Who is this course suitable for?

This course is ideal for anyone working with individuals who may display challenging behaviours, including care staff, support workers, teachers, social workers, therapists, and families of individuals with autism, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, or complex needs.

By completing this training, you and your team will gain a deeper understanding of PBS and learn practical skills to prevent, manage and reduce challenging behaviours in a compassionate and effective way.

You and your team will learn how to create more inclusive, supportive, and safe environments, enhancing the wellbeing of both the individuals you support and your colleagues. You will also gain confidence in implementing evidence based practices, ensuring that care is both ethical and compliant with current regulations and best practices.

A Special Mention

"I wanted to say a huge thank you for the 2 day restraint training you provided. As a parent I found it so comforting and reassuring to be trained with my son’s new staff team. Hearing how much emphasis was placed on values really impressed me. As did the training which really looked at avoiding having to use restraint. The training was really able to be tailored to the individual needs of my son which was incredibly helpful for all his new staff who I believe came away with a really deep knowledge of his triggers and how to de-escalate him.

I would recommend it to any parent in the position of their young person moving into supported living. Not only was it a great way to start building relationships with his staff but it was incredibly reassuring to know that the care company are really invested in finding the right training which focuses on treating their service users as people and want staff with the right values working with him. I can’t thank you enough for letting me attend. I know that some trainers would find it difficult training parents along side staff because it could have the potential to alter the dynamics so I’m really delighted you allowed me the opportunity.

A huge thank you from a very reassured mum!"

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