Understanding behaviour as communication

This training session aims to support the understanding of the fundamentals of behaviour as communication for learners with SEND. It includes being aware of the challenges learners experience in communication and strategies to support successful communication before going onto review the functions of behaviour and how to focus on preventative strategies to minimise behaviour that may be of concern.

By the end of the training, you should understand the concept of behaviour as communication, have a general overview of Positive Behaviour Support and know how you can be a good communication partner.

Who is it for?

This training is an introductory training suitable for people working with a broad range of learners with SEND, including neurodivergent learners or others who are in vocational or foundation learning pathways. Staff roles could include managers, teaching and learning support staff, Job Coaches, members of a wider multi-disciplinary team such as Occupational Therapists or Physiotherapists.

The training introduces Positive Behaviour Support, linked to understanding behaviour as communication but is not a certified Positive Behaviour Support Training.

Training content

This is a two-hour online session.

Participants will have opportunities to:

• be aware of the communication challenges learners with SEND experience and how to support communication
• understand the concept of behaviour as communication
• recognise the common functions of behaviour
• identify preventative strategies to interpret and respond positively to behaviour as communication
• be aware of your own communication style and looking after yourself in difficult situations.

Cost

The below cost is for each attendee. All attendees need to register separately.

• Natspec members £80 +VAT
• Natspec affiliates £105 +VAT
• Non-members £125 +VAT

Your invoice will be available immediately.

This training is also available as an in-house programme. For further information please complete our Expression of Interest form.

Details of other training courses offered by Natspec can be found on our website.

Book your place

This training is fully booked. 

This training is intended for a mixed group of participants from different settings. If you have a group of staff who require this training, our in-house training offer, which can be customised to your setting, will suit you better.

If you find that you cannot attend, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can make the space available for others.

By booking a place you understand that cancellations made within 5 working days of the event will be charged at full price, unless otherwise stated. Please ensure you read our cancellation terms and conditions prior to booking.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom containing information about joining the meeting. Please keep this somewhere accessible and check your spam folder before contacting transform@natspec.org.uk with any issues.

It is the attendee’s responsibility to ensure they can attend Zoom training sessions. If you are unfamiliar with Zoom or wish to test your system is compatible, please use the test meeting facility. Please also regularly ensure you have the latest version.