Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is a person-centred approach that aims to understand why behaviour occurs, improve quality of life and reduce behaviours that may cause concern by addressing underlying needs and environmental factors.

Behaviour that challenges describes behaviour that may place the person or others at risk, or significantly affect quality of life. It is important to understand behaviour in context rather than defining the person by the behaviour.

Behaviour can communicate needs, emotions, discomfort or responses to a person's environment, particularly when someone has difficulty communicating through speech or other conventional methods. Understanding what may be communicating through behaviour can help staff provide more appropriate support.

Proactive strategies aim to reduce the likelihood of distress or behaviours that may cause concern by addressing individual needs, improving communication, adapting environments, supporting meaningful activity and promoting positive relationships.

De-escalation involves using calm, respectful and appropriate approaches to reduce distress or tension and support a safer situation. This may include effective communication, allowing space, reducing triggers and recognising early signs of escalation.

Restrictive practices are interventions that intentionally limit a person's movement, freedom or ability to make choices. Their use must be lawful, necessary and proportionate, and organisations should work towards reducing and preventing restrictive practices wherever possible.

The course focuses on reducing restrictive practices and promoting non-restrictive, person-centred approaches. Where restrictive interventions are used, staff must follow applicable legislation, professional guidance, organisational policies and individual care plans.

This course is suitable for care workers, healthcare assistants, support workers, senior carers, nurses, managers and other professionals who support people who may display behaviours that challenge or require behaviour support.

Yes. The principles of PBS and non-restrictive practice can be applied across supported living, residential care, nursing homes, domiciliary care and other health and social care environments.

Yes. This Positive Behaviour Support and Non-Restrictive Practice course is CPD accredited, demonstrating recognised continuing professional development. Upon successful completion, learners receive a CPD-accredited certificate that can be used as evidence of ongoing professional learning.

Yes. The course is fully responsive and can be completed on desktop, tablet or mobile devices. Learn at your own pace, wherever and whenever it suits you.