PBS Training for Teams Who Put People First

Understand how to use positive behaviour support to make a real difference

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What We Offer

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Introductory PBS Training

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Skills-Based PBS Programme

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Functional Assessment Training

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Guided Reflection Sessions

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Strategic Leadership Training

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One-to-One Practice Support

Who We Support

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Education Staff

Training for classroom and pastoral staff to build safer, more inclusive learning environments for everyone.

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Social Care Teams

Build confidence and reduce distress with everyday PBS tools that support meaningful, person-centred care.
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Family Carers

Practical strategies to understand behaviour, lower stress, and create calmer, more connected home life.
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Clinical Roles

Boost confidence in PBS-informed decision-making with tools that bring insight and clarity to your role.
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Senior Leaders

Embed positive behavioural support across your service and lead cultural change from values through to practice.
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Commissioners

A clearer view of PBS implementation, practice standards, and the building blocks for long-term change.
"There was continued open dialogue and they remained completely flexible in their approach. If something wasn’t working, they approached us with evidence and an alternative solution."
"Tia kept me updated through the process and always remained professional and caring. I would certainly use their services again."
"We all found the training incredibly useful and interesting. You really understood our role in relation to support providers and our residents which was fantastic.The training was set out logically with tangible tips to put into practice straight away (at work and at home!)."
"I can confidently say that the work PBS UK did with the people we support and the staff team, was key in driving up the standards of care delivered at the service and enabling the staff to support people to a better quality of life."
"The care that Tia shows our family and the work she does with our daughter is wonderful. Her knowledge and experience have been second to none."
"It was one of the most engaging presentations I have attended and inspired me to go away and look more at what I do in my work in regards managing the PBS process. The only problem was you didn't get to talk for long enough!"

Training People to Support Rather Than React

Positive behaviour support helps teams see behaviour differently – as communication shaped by someone’s experience and environment. With the right tools and values, teams move from reacting to behaviours to supporting individuals behind them.

Our PBS training is grounded in everyday practice. It helps people: 
  • Understand behaviour in context
  • Use proactive, not reactive, approaches
  • Create practical, person-centred positive behaviour support plans
  • Build supportive, capable environments
  • Support communication and choice

Confident teams create real change. We focus on training that builds skill, strengthens values, and supports long-term improvement in everyday support.

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PBS Training That Fits Your Practice

Our CPD-accredited courses are mapped to the PBS Competence Framework and designed to meet people where they are.

  • PBS Informed Course: An introductory course that builds essential knowledge of the 12 key components of Positive Behaviour Support (Gore et al. 2022).
  • Functional Assessment Course: Guided learning focused on conducting basic functional assessments and developing effective PBS plans for challenging behaviour.
  • PBS Equipped Course: A multi-session, practice-based course offering time and space to learn, reflect, and practise PBS in context.

Courses can be delivered in person or online, depending on what works best for you.

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No judgement — Practical support — Meaningful change

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How We Deliver PBS Training

01 Identifying your needs

We begin with a conversation to understand your goals, current approaches, and any gaps in PBS knowledge. Together, we map out what success looks like for your team, identifying priorities and focus areas.

02 Tailoring the content 

Our training is shaped to match the unique needs of your organisation, from entry-level understanding to specialist skills. Content is practical and relevant to real-life situations.

03 Delivering your course 

Courses are interactive and accessible. Whether in person or online, we prioritise active learning, reflection, and practical tools that make a difference from day one. Every session connects ideas to lived support experiences.

04 Embedding the learning

We offer follow-up reflective practice sessions and one-to-one coaching to support confidence and skill growth. And the learning doesn’t stop there – we support implementation and adapt to what teams need as they grow. Ongoing mentoring helps staff embed PBS confidently, with expert input as needed.

05 Evaluating change

We help you reflect on progress and capture outcomes, as well as plan next steps. This helps ensure PBS becomes embedded in daily practice, with room for review and adaptation.

Our Approach to Training Individuals

Our training helps practitioners support individuals as people first; they should never be reduced to labels or behaviours. Every course is shaped around human rights, meaningful relationships, and the skills needed to promote positive outcomes. We focus on building understanding and giving staff the tools to recognise behaviour as communication.

Our training reflects lived experience wherever possible and is grounded in PBS values. Through practice-based learning, we promote support grounded in dignity, respect, and the belief that everyone deserves to be seen and valued. 

Why Choose PBS UK

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Designed By Practitioners

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Reflective And Adaptive

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Shaped By Frontline Insight

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Training That Adapts With You

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Proven Outcomes

Meet Our Team

Meet the friendly faces behind every PBS UK plan, assessment and training session. 

Paddy Behan
Paddy BehanCo-Founder & Director
Tia Martin
Tia MartinCo-Founder & Director
Donald Martin
Donald MartinCompany Secretary

Your Journey with PBS UK

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FAQs | PBS Training

What kind of PBS training do you offer?

We offer different positive behavioural support training courses, including a one-day introductory PBS Informed Course, Functional Assessment Course, multi-session PBS Equipped Course, and ongoing mentoring options. Each is CPD-accredited and shaped to the learning needs of your team.

Who is PBS training suitable for?

Our positive behaviour support courses are designed for professionals working in education, health, care, and family support roles. We can adjust content depending on experience and setting.

Can training lead to a PBS plan?

It can. Skills-based courses often support participants to begin developing or reviewing a PBS plan with supervision.

Does training include functional assessments?

Yes. Our Functional Assessment Course explores tools, formulation, and planning. It’s ideal for roles involved in behaviour support planning.

Do I need experience to attend?

Not necessarily. We have an introductory course (PBS Informed Course) that is ideal for beginners. However, our PBS Equipped Course requires previous introductory PBS training.

How is PBS UK training different?

We focus on practice, not theory. That means active learning, coaching, and helping your team apply PBS best practice with confidence.

Can training help reduce restrictive practices?

Yes. PBS encourages proactive strategies and environmental changes, helping reduce behaviours that often lead to restriction.

Is support available after training ends?

Absolutely. We offer mentoring, coaching, and reviews to help you maintain momentum and confidence in PBS.

What is the UK PBS Competence Framework?

It’s a UK framework developed by the PBS coalition outlining what good positive behavioural support looks like. It defines three levels of PBS practice – from direct support staff to senior behaviour specialists – and helps ensure consistency across services. The framework covers areas like best practice PBS for people with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviour

What levels does your training cover?

Our training focuses on Level 1 and Level 2 competencies, supporting direct care staff, supervisors, and team leaders. For those working at Level 3, we recommend formal qualifications through higher education, though we can offer supervision and mentoring for those in senior roles where helpful.

How does the training process work?

We start with scoping, tailor sessions to your goals, deliver the training, and then follow up to ensure everything is running smoothly.

Still have questions?

Contact our team or call us on 01234 567890 today.