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About Us

Focused on understanding the underlying reasons behind challenging behaviours.

Our Approach

Empowering UK organisations to support individuals in crisis.

BILD ACT/RRN

BILD Act Certified training with our unique train-the-trainer programme.

Partners & Affiliates

Our Affiliate and Academy programmes provide unique opportunities for your staff.

Resources

News & Resources

Industry news, insights, and guides from the Timian team.

Crisis Prevention

Our approach equips professionals to make a difference in crisis prevention.

De-Escalation

Proven communication and body language techniques to diffuse situations before they escalate.
Sectors

Education

Primary Schools

Helping to create more nurturing learning environments from early years to KS2.

Secondary Schools

Providing teachers, SENCOs and support staff the tools they need.

SEND Education

Practical tools for staff working in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Multi-Academy Trusts

Whether you’re supporting 3 schools or 30, we provide practical, scalable training.

International Schools

Bespoke training programmes within the international school settings.

Social Care

Supported Living

Our approach acknowledges the pressures facing supported living teams.

Respite Services

Our training is built around the reality of short-term care.

CAMHS

Helping CAMHS‑aligned teams strengthen their response to behaviour that challenges.

Healthcare

A&E

PBM training tailored for acute healthcare environments.

Eating Disorders

Supporting those working with individuals affected by eating disorders.

Mental Health Services

BILD Act Certified training that complements clinical care.
Courses

Courses

PBM Train-The-Trainer

Deliver our BILD Act certified positive behaviour management courses in-house.

PBM Training

Equipping staff to safely and confidently support individuals in crisis.

PBM Foundational Training

A trauma-informed approach to and managing low-level challenging behaviours.

Bespoke PBM Training Requirements

Bespoke positive behaviour support packages for organisations with unique needs

Programme Calendar

Upcoming Programme Dates

Explore our latest BILD Act in-person programme dates across the UK.
Upcoming Dates

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Timian has delivered BILD ACT certified positive behaviour management and challenging behaviour training to education

April’s Reasonable Force Rules: A Guide for School Leaders and SENCOs

Education

Schools need a clear policy on when force, restraint and seclusion may be used, staff who are confident and well trained in de-escalation as well as safe holding, and risk...

Suspensions Are Falling, But Why Are SEND Pupils Still Excluded at Four Times the Rate?

Education

On the surface, the latest school suspension figures look like good news. The Department for Education's 2024/25 data, published in July 2026, shows suspensions and permanent exclusions both fell for...

Why Early Intervention Matters When Behavioural Concerns First Appear

Education

When a child's behaviour starts to change, the instinct in a busy classroom is often to wait and see. Hope it settles. Put it down to a bad week. Early...

What BILD ACT and RRN Standards Are Really Asking of the Care Industry

Care Homes, Education, Healthcare, Physical Interventions, Restraint Reduction, Social Care

Organisations often approach BILD ACT and the RRN Training Standards as labels to obtain rather than responsibilities to embed. That leads to a familiar pattern: training is undertaken, certificates are...

Beyond Labels: Building Inclusive Classrooms Without Waiting for a Diagnosis

Education, Healthy Relationships, Restraint Reduction

In many UK classrooms, access to meaningful support still hinges on a diagnosis. But long before an EHC plan is in place, staff are working with pupils who are anxious,...

SEND Demand Is Rising: How Can Schools Adapt Without Breaking Under Pressure?

Education

Schools across the UK have long known that demand for SEND support was growing, but few anticipated just how quickly, or how deeply, it would stretch the system....

Why Isolation Isn’t a Long-Term Behaviour Strategy: What Schools Can Do Instead

Education, News

Across the UK, the use of isolation rooms – sometimes referred to as internal exclusion – in classrooms is rising. While intended as a tool to manage disruption, growing evidence...

What It Means to Be BILD‑ACT Certified, and Why It Matters to Your Organisation

Care Homes, Education, Healthcare, Social Care

If your staff are required to manage challenging behaviour through any form of physical restraint or de-escalation, this certification isn’t just best practice, it’s a regulatory standard....

Reducing the Risk of Choosing PBM Training: A Better Way Forward

Care Homes, Education, Healthcare, Social Care

An investment in Positive Behaviour Management (PBM) training for your team is a big decision, and not one to take lightly. Whether you’re looking at a Train-the-Trainer model for the...

Why Empowering Your Own Care Teams is the Correct Investment

Care Homes, Education, Healthcare, Trauma Informed

In supported living, healthcare and education sectors, staff training is non-negotiable, but how you deliver that training makes all the difference. It’s not just about meeting regulatory requirements. It’s about...

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Explore Timian's industry insights, guides, tips & case studies

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guides, tips & case studies