Are Your Staff Just Trained or Truly Confident? PBS Training in Learning Disability Bids
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Training alone doesn’t create confidence. What commissioners want to see is that your staff know how to apply PBS — especially in challenging, high-pressure situations where behaviour is communication.
🔍 It’s About Confidence, Not Just Certificates
Ask yourself:
- Would a staff member know what to do if someone began showing signs of distress?
- Could they explain why their response matters — and how it fits into your PBS approach?
These aren’t theoretical questions. In learning disability tenders, commissioners want to see real-world understanding and preparedness.
🧠 Build Knowledge Through Practice
Make sure your PBS training includes practical components like:
- Scenario-based learning and discussion
- Roleplay of early intervention strategies
- Post-incident reflection sessions
Confidence comes from repetition and feedback — not a one-off session. Reinforce PBS principles in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing CPD.
✍️ Evidence of Confidence in Bids
In learning disability tenders, describe how you move beyond 'training completed' to ‘training embedded’. For example:
- Staff confidence checks or peer observations
- Use of PBS mentors or champions in the team
- Examples of staff applying PBS successfully in a crisis
🎯 Prove PBS Is Part of Your Culture
To commissioners, confidence means safety. When staff feel equipped and trusted to act, they’re more likely to prevent incidents — not just react to them. Make this culture visible in your tender responses.