Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)

 Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is a widely used and person-centred approach to identifying and meeting a person’s support needs, in particular if someone is distressed and at risk of harming themselves or others.

PBS is a behaviour management system most commonly used to support people with learning disabilities, some of whom may also be autistic but can also be used to support others with challenging behaviour.

Our comprehensive 1 day course provides you and your team with all the necessary skills for managing challenging behaviour to be able to assess an individual and build and implement a Positive Behaviour Support plan and includes:

• What is Positive Behaviour Support
•  Defining Behaviours of Concern
• Understanding the potential functions of behaviours of concern
•  PBS Support Planning
•  PBS Tool Kits
• Creating a culture of PBS Support
• Organising support that enhances an individual’s quality of life
• Monitoring and evaluating behaviour management outcomes
• Use of communication profiles
• Conducting Functional assessments
• Designing and implementing behaviour support plans
• Organising support that enhances an individual’s quality of life
• Monitoring and evaluating outcomes
• Use of Communication Profiling to support effective communication

All those who successfully complete the course will be certified in Personal Safety Partnership's Positive Behaviour Support

A vast number of professionals and families use our Positive Behaviour Support course for managing challenging behaviour and implementing behaviour management programmes including:

• Schools, Colleges and Universities
• Specialist Education Settings
• Care Providers
• Social Workers
• Healthcare Professionals
• Secure Units
• Families supporting individuals
• Social Workers
• Government Agencies
• Youth Support Workers
• Individuals and Community Groups

And many more