Level 1 - PBS: Understanding Behaviours of Concern and Developing Proactive Support Strategies

A 1-day course including:

• Understanding behaviours of concern (including violence and aggression)
• Understanding the importance of Setting events, Triggers and Cues (early warning signs)
• What does the research evidence tell us about why people might exhibit behaviours of concern?
• Record keeping and the principles of behavioural assessment
• The importance of a 'rights-based' approach
• Safeguarding, Duty of Care and Duty of Candour
• What is Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)?
• Developing proactive (primary) strategies aimed at prevention - specifically covering Environment & Structure, Communication and Attitudes
• The potential impact of inappropriate attitudes and cognitive biases
• Developing a positive (therapeutic) relationship

The course and its theoretical content are based on the latest research evidence and includes universally recognised models that assist in our understanding of human behaviour.

There is a strong emphasis on preventative (proactive) strategies throughout the courses.

The course can accommodate up to a maximum of 18 participants per trainer although we recommend a group size of 12.

Price (ex VAT & expenses): £POA

Please speak to a member of our team for more information and to discuss pricing - we are able to offer some discounts for multiple bookings and long-term substantial contracts.

Please note: Although it forms part of our RRN approved progamme, the Level 1 course is not covered by BILD-ACT/UKAS certification as it does not feature any physical intervention skills components.