Positive Behaviour Management Foundation - JL Academy

Positive Behaviour Management

FOUNDATION COURSE

This course takes a trauma-informed care approach to understanding and managing low-level challenging behaviours without the use of physical restraints.

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JL Academy partners with Timian Learning and Development to offer comprehensive solutions for organisations aiming to enhance their operations. Timian’s certified Positive Behaviour Management programme focuses on healthy relationships and ethical standards, reducing potential risks.

Timian is endorsed by the Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) and certified by BILD ACT for quality and safety. Through JL Academy’s collaboration, we tailor programmes to your organisation’s needs, providing ongoing support for successful implementation.

James Hourihan | Founder Timian Learning and Development

Empowering support staff to manage challenging behaviour effectively

This two-day BILD ACT Certified Positive Behaviour Management Foundation course is designed for staff who support individuals with challenging behaviours in a variety of settings, but who do not require the use of physical restraints.

It equips staff with the knowledge and skills to respond effectively to challenging situations whilst minimising the need for restrictive interventions.

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Course Outline

A comprehensive foundation in non-restrictive support strategies.

  • Core Values Understanding the fundamental principles of positive behaviour support.
  • Trauma Informed Care Recognising the impact of trauma on behaviour and developing compassionate responses.
  • Behaviour as Communication Learning to interpret the underlying needs and messages behind challenging behaviours.
  • Individual Response Strategies Creating tailored plans to address specific behaviours and support individual needs.
  • Required CQC and NHS Standards Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for positive behaviour support.
  • Legal Issues Understanding the legal framework surrounding the use of restrictive interventions.
  • Non-Restrictive Intervention Developing safe and effective techniques to de-escalate challenging situations without restraint.
  • Reducing Restrictive Practice Implementing strategies to minimise the use of restrictive practices.
  • Ethics, Law and Policy Exploring the ethical considerations related to supporting individuals with challenging behaviours.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for direct support staff working in supported living services, remote workers, and anyone working in organisations that adhere to the RRN Standards and support individuals who display challenging or distressed behaviours.

It is particularly relevant for those in the Private Sector, Public Sector and Charities providing services within:

Education Healthcare Social Care Mental Health Learning Disabilities Adolescent Psychiatric EBD

Course Requirements

There are no physical fitness requirements for this foundation course as it focuses on non-restrictive interventions.

  • Suitable for all staff levels
  • No prior training required

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