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Understanding Behaviour in Positive Behaviour Support: Seeing Communication, Not Challenge

All behaviour has meaning — and understanding it is the foundation of Positive Behaviour Support. This guide explains how to identify the function of behaviour, gather evidence, and respond in...

Social Care Mini-Series — Tendering, Safeguarding & Person-Centred Practice

A growing collection of complete 7-part mini-series exploring social care tenders, safeguarding, person-centred planning, outcomes, reablement, and more — designed to strengthen your bids and inspection evidence.

Reframing Behaviour: What PBS Teaches Us About Distress

Positive Behaviour Support teaches us to see behaviour as communication. In PBS, every action tells us something — if we’re willing to listen.

Look Closer: The Hidden Causes of Behaviour in PBS

Behaviours don’t happen in a vacuum. PBS helps us uncover the real reasons behind what people do — and change the environment, not the person.

It’s Not “Challenging Behaviour” — It’s a Message

Stop labelling. Start listening. PBS begins with understanding what someone is trying to express through their behaviour.

Behaviour Is Communication: Understanding the ‘Why’ in PBS

Behaviour isn’t random. In PBS, we look for patterns, triggers, and meaning — not just symptoms to manage.

PBS- If You Change the Environment, You Change the Behaviour

PBS isn’t about changing the person — it’s about understanding what’s happening around them. Here’s how small environmental changes can lead to big behavioural shifts.

Before You Write a PBS Plan, Ask This One Question

A good PBS plan doesn’t start with goals or interventions — it starts with understanding. And that starts with one powerful question.

Understanding Behaviour in PBS: It’s Not About What You See — It’s About Why It’s Happening

PBS begins with understanding, not managing. This blog explores how recognising the function behind behaviour transforms care and improves outcomes.