Duration: 6.5 hours ; Accreditation: 6 CPD Face to face maximum 14

The Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) approach supports the development of desirable behaviour by meeting the needs of young people through use of a range of behavioural strategies.

Behavioural strategies can include positive reinforcement of desirable behaviour and it focuses on the holistic needs of a young person, taking into account social, emotional, physical and psychological needs.

These approaches have been used within Children’s services to manage behaviour of young people, which can challenge and is a vital part in the strategy to reduce restrictive practices

This course teaches staff a range of strategies to help them with communication and enabling young people to understand what is going on around them and to manage their emotions in a positive way. The training also teaches delegates to develop individual PBS plans which will improve the wellbeing of the children or young person

This course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) in a children's unit. Participants will learn the principles of PBS, how to assess children's behaviour, and develop individualised support plans that promote positive behaviour while reducing challenging behaviour.

Target Audience:

Childcare workers, educators, social workers, healthcare professionals, and any staff involved in the care and support of children in residential or educational settings.

This course is designed for educators, caregivers, and professionals working with children to help them navigate curiosity about sex and relationships in an age-appropriate and healthy way.

Purpose:

This training programme is designed to equip staff working in Tier 4 CAMHS with the specialist knowledge, skills, and competencies required to provide safe, therapeutic, and effective inpatient or intensive day services for children and young people experiencing severe and complex mental health difficulties.

Target Audience:

• Mental health nurses
• Psychiatrists and doctors
• Clinical psychologists
• Social workers
• Occupational therapists
• Speech and language therapists
• Healthcare support workers
• Education staff within CAMHS units
• Allied professionals and non-clinical support staff

Core Aims:

• To enhance understanding of the developmental, psychological, psychiatric, and social needs of young people in Tier 4 care.
• To ensure compliance with safeguarding, legal, and regulatory standards (e.g., MHA 1983, MCA 2005, NICE guidelines, Ofsted/CQC).
• To promote a trauma-informed, recovery-focused, and relational model of care.
• To ensure staff are equipped to manage risk, crisis, and challenging behaviour compassionately and safely.

Purpose:

This training programme is designed to equip staff working in Tier 4 CAMHS with the specialist knowledge, skills, and competencies required to provide safe, therapeutic, and effective inpatient or intensive day services for children and young people experiencing severe and complex mental health difficulties.

Target Audience:

• Mental health nurses
• Psychiatrists and doctors
• Clinical psychologists
• Social workers
• Occupational therapists
• Speech and language therapists
• Healthcare support workers
• Education staff within CAMHS units
• Allied professionals and non-clinical support staff

Core Aims:

• To enhance understanding of the developmental, psychological, psychiatric, and social needs of young people in Tier 4 care.
• To ensure compliance with safeguarding, legal, and regulatory standards (e.g., MHA 1983, MCA 2005, NICE guidelines, Ofsted/CQC).
• To promote a trauma-informed, recovery-focused, and relational model of care.
• To ensure staff are equipped to manage risk, crisis, and challenging behaviour compassionately and safely.

Course Objectives:

The One-day course will provide

• A base foundation understanding of children and Young Peoples emotional and mental health,
•  An overview of child development and family life cycle.
• Overview of roles and responsibilities of agencies and professionals involved in CAMHS.
• A basic understanding of the role, purpose and function of a CAMHS Inpatients service 
• Explore boundary setting between Young People and staff

The Two-Day course will provide, day one content plus

• Overview of the Legal frameworks, MHA, MCA, Safeguarding, Confidentiality.
•  Understanding restrictive practices, explore models and techniques to reduce restrictive practices.
• Looking at care and treatment models
• Explore risk assessment and management 
• Developing meaning care plans
• Understanding the importance of coproduction, with Young People and families.
• Overview of therapies and interventions.
• Understanding reflective practice