Positive Behavioural Support (PBS)

Course Title:  Positive Behavioural Support (PBS)

Course length 2 hours

Maximum number to attend, 20 – 60, up to 20 delegates per course

This course is suitable for those who want to understand what positive behaviour support is and how it works.  

Learning Outcome & Assessment Criteria

Understand what Positive Behaviour Support is 

Describe what PBS is and its key elements

Explain the theory behind PBS 

How PBS relates to current legislative framework (including the Human Rights Act)

Introduction to Behaviours that Challenge

Define behaviours that challenge in a health and social care context

Explain the importance of appropriate language to describe behaviours that challenge

Identify a range of behaviours that people may find challenging

Understand the importance of person-centred approaches

Explain the importance of knowing the person as an individual and understanding their specific needs

Explain why person-centred approaches is key when providing PBS

Describe what is meant by a strengths-based approach

Explain what least restrictive practice means in health and social care settings

Understanding of behaviours that can challenge services 

Identify factors that make someone with intellectual disabilities vulnerable to behaviours that can challenge

Explain why safe, secure and predictable environments support individuals needs

Describe why behaviour is perceived as a social construct

Explain why behaviour is a form of communication

Describe how personal attitudes and values can impact how you respond to behaviours that challenge

Explain what is meant by a Multi-Tiered System of Support

Describe why effective and consistent team working is important to support PBS

Describe the continuum of aggression and how to use de-escalation techniques 

Explain the traffic light system and the strategies that can be used at each stage

Understand the functions of behaviours and how to use a PBS approach to achieve better outcomes

Behaviour Support Plans 

The role of records and report writing in PBS

How to use ABC charts

Introduction to functional analysis

Describe how to offer good proactive support for a good life

Explain why effective communication helps promote autonomy 

Describe how to promote choice and autonomy.

Describe how to promote dignity and respect in day-to-day activities

Legislative framework surrounding behaviours that challenge and use restraint

Explain their own roles and responsibilities in relation to legislative framework surrounding behaviours that challenge including the following:

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 2006

RIDDOR 2013

Equality Act 2010

Human Rights Act 1998

Mental Capacity Act 2005 Health and Social Care Act 2008

Positive and Proactive Care (DOH 2014)

Define what is meant by ‘reasonable force’

Describe what they are required to do in relation to their Duty of Care. Describe what is meant by restrictive practice and restraint.

De-escalation techniques

Identify warning signs from the body that a person is becoming upset or angry

Explain how to assess the immediate risk of harm

Outline the continuum of aggression and what to do at each stage

Identify potential triggers to behaviours that can challenge

List a range of de-escalation methods

Identify unhelpful reactions and own behaviours to avoid when dealing with challenging situations

Describe how our attitudes, values and behaviour can impact the outcome of challenging situations

Describe a range of effective communication skills to help de-escalate situations  

Explain the use of the low arousal approach to difficult situations