Understand attachment and behaviour, recognise escalation and develop practical strategies for regulation and effective de-escalation.

Attachment, Behaviour Strategy & De-escalation FrameworkUnderstanding behaviour, strengthening relationships and responding safely and effectively to escalation.

Join us for a full-day practical training session exploring attachment, behaviour and de-escalation within Alternative Provision and other education settings supporting children and young people with additional and complex needs.

Behaviour is a form of communication. To respond effectively, practitioners need to look beyond the behaviour being presented and consider the experiences, needs, relationships and triggers that may be influencing it.

This session will explore how attachment, trauma and unmet needs can influence behaviour, while providing practical strategies to support regulation, strengthen relationships and reduce escalation.

Attendees will also explore how to develop a consistent Behaviour Strategy and De-escalation Framework that can be embedded across their provision.

What will the training cover?

Throughout the day, we will explore:

Understanding attachment and attachment-informed practice

How early experiences and relationships can influence behaviour

Understanding the impact of trauma and adverse experiences

Recognising behaviour as a form of communication

Looking beyond presenting behaviour to identify underlying needs

Understanding triggers and patterns of escalation

Recognising early warning signs and changes in behaviour

Supporting emotional regulation and co-regulation

Developing positive and consistent relationships

Creating environments that support safety and regulation

Using proactive strategies to reduce the likelihood of escalation

Understanding the stages of escalation

Practical de-escalation strategies and approaches

Communication during heightened or distressed behaviour

Maintaining professional boundaries and safe practice

Responding consistently as a staff team

Reflecting and repairing relationships following incidents

Recording, reviewing and learning from behavioural incidents

Developing a clear Behaviour Strategy

Creating and embedding a consistent De-escalation Framework

Using individual behaviour and support planning effectively

Practical scenarios and strategies that can be applied within your setting

Who is this training for?

This training is particularly relevant for:

Alternative Provision staff

Teachers and tutors

AP practitioners and support workers

Provision owners, leaders and managers

SEND and inclusion staff

Pastoral and behaviour leads

Staff supporting children and young people with complex needs

Professionals working with learners who experience difficulties with regulation, relationships or behaviour

Whether you work directly with children and young people or are responsible for developing behaviour practice across your organisation, this session will provide practical strategies that can be implemented within your setting.

Ticket Information

Full-Day Training

£100 + VAT per person

Your place includes:

Full-day specialist training

Breakfast and lunch

Open Awards accreditation

Practical strategies and resources to support implementation within your provision

Booking & Payment

All attendees must book their place through Eventbrite to secure a ticket.

If your organisation is part of the Provisions Plus+ subscribed network, your place will be managed in line with your subscription benefits.

If you are not part of the subscribed network, please still secure your place through Eventbrite. Following registration, Provisions Plus+ will issue an invoice for £100 + VAT per person.

Please ensure that you provide the correct contact and organisation details when registering so that we can process your booking and invoice where required.

Places are limited and advance booking is essential.

Leave the day with a stronger understanding of what may sit behind behaviour, how relationships and attachment influence responses, and practical strategies for preventing, managing and de-escalating challenging situations safely and consistently.

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