PBS Staff Training Is Not a Checkbox: What Learning Disability Tenders Should Prove
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Too many tenders simply state “all staff are trained in Positive Behaviour Support.” But that’s not what wins bids — especially in learning disability services.
📉 Don’t Just Say You Train — Show What It Means
If commissioners can’t tell the difference between your PBS training and someone else’s, you’ve lost your edge. Go further than ticking a box. Prove your staff:
- Understand PBS principles — and why they matter
- Apply those principles in real-life situations
- Reflect and adapt their practice over time
🔁 Training Must Be Continuous and Practical
Highlight refresher sessions, mentoring, learning from incidents, and in-the-moment coaching. These are the details that show PBS isn’t just a course — it’s a culture.
Include supervision notes, examples of training in action, or how managers reinforce PBS during team meetings or reflective practice.
🧠 Show That Staff Learn and Grow
Commissioners want to know: do your staff learn from challenging moments? Can they spot early signs of distress? Do they understand what behaviour is communicating?
Evidence could include:
- Staff feedback after training sessions
- Changes in practice or reduced incidents post-training
- Real-life examples where PBS prevented escalation
📝 In Tenders, Detail the Impact
It’s not about claiming staff are trained — it’s about showing what that training does. Make PBS come alive with evidence of outcomes, reflection, and improved support.