Why Your PBS Training Should Include Family Voices (Not Just Staff)
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When was the last time your training featured someone’s mum? Or sibling, or partner, or best friend? If the answer is “never,” you’re missing a vital part of what makes Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) truly personal — the people who know the individual best.
🎥 Why Family Voices Matter in Training
PBS isn’t just about behaviour — it’s about relationships. And no one knows a person’s communication, routines, or preferences like their family. Including their stories and perspectives in training can help your team:
- Understand behaviour in the context of a person’s life
- Recognise signs of distress earlier
- Appreciate family roles and concerns
- Strengthen collaboration from day one
📹 How to Involve Families in PBS Videos and Training
You don’t need fancy equipment. Even simple video clips or quotes from families can bring your training to life. Try including:
- Short interviews about what’s worked (and what hasn’t)
- Real-life examples of progress and challenge
- Personal definitions of ‘quality of life’ and what PBS means to them
Make sure participation is voluntary, informed, and respectful — and offer families the final say on what is shared.
📣 Show It in Your Tenders and Inspections
Including family voices in your training isn't just good practice — it's good evidence. Commissioners and inspectors look for:
- Person-centred training content
- Family co-production in staff development
- Real-world insight in service improvement
Training is more than compliance — it’s your opportunity to prove that PBS runs through your culture, not just your paperwork.
🛠️ Build Stronger PBS With These Resources
- 📄 PBS Method Statements (CQC & Tender-Ready)
- 📘 Positive Behaviour Support Strategy (Editable)
- 📑 Positive Behaviour Support Policy (Fully Editable)
Written by Mike Harrison, Founder of Impact Guru Ltd — specialists in bid writing and strategy for social care providers
Visit impact-guru.co.uk to browse downloadable strategies, method statements, or get in touch about tender support.