Course Overview

This is a half day classroom-based training session for people working with challenging behaviour and how this presents itself. This course aims to support learners to understand the challenges and how to respond to challenging behaviour. Learners will be supported to analyse different types of behaviour and also to look at strategies and interventions that can safely manage this behaviour. The course will also introduce behaviour and incident reporting tools and will provide risk management control measures to ensure that the learner is confident in all aspects of managing challenging behaviour. The course features a range of group work, activities and discussions to enhance learner skill development. This training session can be accessed via a link and is accessible from a range of devices including IOS and Android platforms.

This course offers a blended learning approach including a short scenario, a workbook, infographics and a classroom style training session.

Aims & Objectives

• Defining challenging behaviour
• Legislation and duty of care
• Types of challenging behaviour
• Potential triggers and how behaviour manifests itself
• Reinforcement of positive behaviour and strategies
• Use of proactive and reactive strategies
• Role of the team around the child/vulnerable person.

Course Audience

Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Children’s Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Education Workers, Adult Support Worker, Nursing Staff

Course Duration

3 hours

Available Course Dates

Please click on the following dates to book onto a session:

This course is accredited by Open Awards ‘Badge of Excellence’