Routine as a Foundation: Stability in PBS

In Positive Behaviour Support, routine is more than repetition — it’s reassurance. A consistent routine can help reduce anxiety, improve engagement, and make challenging behaviours less likely.

📅 The Power of Predictability

• Helps people anticipate what’s coming next
• Reduces sensory and cognitive overload
• Promotes independence and confidence
• Builds trusting relationships between staff and people supported

Disruption to routine — even minor — can be distressing. That’s why PBS planning always considers how daily rhythms impact behaviour.

🧾 In Tenders, Be Specific

Commissioners want to see real examples: visual schedules, consistent keyworker systems, handover routines that ensure continuity. Show how you adapt routines to individuals, not the other way around.