About Us

About Timian

Timian’s mission is to develop positive behaviour management strategies that enable staff to safely support people in crisis. Our focus is on understanding the underlying reasons behind challenging behaviours. This helps us defuse situations before they escalate and keep everyone safe.

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Our Approach

At Timian, we empower staff to support individuals in crisis. We focus on understanding challenging behaviours to defuse situations and keep everyone safe. We build supportive environments and reduce the need for restrictive interventions through communication and de-escalation. We offer certified training to UK organisations and beyond.

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Partners & Affiliates

Partner with Timian Learning & Development and become a leader in positive behaviour support. Our Affiliate and Academy programmes provide unique opportunities to upskill your staff and improve outcomes for the individuals you support.

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BILD ACT Certified

Is your organisation CQC compliant when it comes to restrictive interventions? Timian offers BILD Act Certified training with a unique train-the-trainer model, empowering your staff to manage challenging behaviours effectively and compassionately. Discover how we can help you meet national standards and provide the best possible care.

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Sectors

Education

Creating a safe and positive learning environment is paramount to the success and well-being of every student and member of staff. At Timian Learning and Development, we understand the delicate balance between fostering a nurturing atmosphere and acknowledging the potential for conflict and trauma within the school setting.

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Healthcare

Timian Learning and Development offers BILD Act certified training programmes in de-escalation and crisis prevention, designed for healthcare professionals. Our holistic approach empowers staff to build positive relationships and create safer environments for patients and colleagues. Learn how to manage emotions, de-escalate incidents, and respond with dignity and respect.

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Social Care

Timian Learning and Development offers BILD Act certified training programmes designed to meet the unique challenges faced by professionals in social care settings. Our programmes focus on de-escalation and crisis prevention techniques, empowering staff to create safer environments for both caregivers and those in their care.

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Overseas Education

We recognise the unique challenges faced by students in international schools. We also understand that a one-size-fits-all approach simply doesn’t work when it comes to behaviour management. That’s why we tailor our training to your school’s unique needs and context.

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Courses

Positive Behaviour Management Train-the-Trainer

Become Timian Programme Certified Trainers and equip your team with the skills to de-escalate situations, build positive relationships, and promote a culture of respect. Our comprehensive Train-the-Trainer course provides expert guidance on positive behaviour support, reducing restrictive interventions, and upholding ethical practices.

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Positive Behaviour Management Training

Equip your staff to confidently support individuals in crisis. Our BILD-accredited Timian training provides safe, effective techniques for managing challenging behaviour and promoting positive outcomes. Learn trauma-informed intervention strategies and enhance your team’s skills. Discover more today.

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Positive Behaviour Management Foundational Training

Equip your staff with the skills to support individuals with challenging behaviours effectively. Our BILD ACT Certified Positive Behaviour Management Foundation course takes a trauma-informed approach to reducing restrictive practices.

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Bespoke Positive Behaviour Management Packages

Timian’s mission is to develop positive behaviour management strategies that enable staff to safely support people in crisis. Our focus is on understanding the underlying reasons behind challenging behaviours.

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Upcoming Dates
Resources

News & Insights

Industry news, insights, and guides from the Timian team on positive behaviour management across healthcare, education and social care.

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Crisis Prevention

Our evidence-based approach equips professionals with the skills and knowledge to make a measurable difference in crisis prevention, verbal de-escalation, and physical intervention.

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De-Escalation

Our programmes train individuals to use proven communication and body language techniques to diffuse situations before they escalate, covering every interaction, from initial contact to debriefing post-incident.

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guides, tips & case studies

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

Putting Empathy Into Action

News

We talk a lot about being empathetic and trying to understand things from someone else’s perspective. But, that can sometimes be a challenging prospect. To make it a little easier,...

Restraint and Seclusion

News, Restraint Reduction

A recent article about excessive use of restraint and seclusion being used in a school has lead me to reflect on two questions. Why is excessive restraint and seclusion still...

Unethical Behaviour

News

The psychology behind unethical behaviour from the Harvard Business Review identifies three setting conditions. Omnipotence, Cultural Numbness and Justified Neglect....

It’s Ok to Not be OK

Healthy Relationships, News

Are you OK? I have seen, read, and heard reports of some people who are thriving under these conditions. They are learning new skills and talents. Some people have found...

Step Back

News

We have been delivering training in crisis management for over 25 years. We often hear appropriate and inappropriate approaches to encountering anger and frustration from staff....

The Anxiety Tree

Healthy Relationships, News

Using the analogy of the anxiety tree, Dr. Dale Shannon examines how listening and reassuring someone can reduce that anxiety. This is one of the key approaches to developing positive...

There’s no such things as ‘Sheeple’

Healthy Relationships, News, Social Care

A guest blog by John Windsor on the importance of building healthy relationships. A barrier to these healthy relationships is creating a process of 'othering'....