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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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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

When Eating Disorder Behaviours Speak: Learning to Listen and Respond

Healthcare, Healthy Relationships, Physical Interventions, Restraint Reduction

Severe eating disorders often carry a hidden voice, one that doesn’t speak through words, but through withdrawal from meals, emotional shutdown, or resistance. What appears on the surface as refusal,...

A Guide to Correct Body Language in De-Escalation

Healthy Relationships, Physical Interventions, Restraint Reduction

Body language forms a significant part of how we communicate, often conveying more than our words. During a volatile or stressful situation, body language serves to either calm and reassure,...

Understanding Our SPACED Model for De-Escalating A Person in Crisis

Care Homes, Education, Healthy Relationships, Physical Interventions, Restraint Reduction, Social Care

The SPACED model is our mnemonic representing Space, Posture, Avoid Touch, Calm, Eye Contact, and Diversion and serves as a comprehensive guide for our students throughout the crisis cycle....

Calming the Classroom: De-Escalation Techniques for Students with Autism

Education, Healthy Relationships, Restraint Reduction, Trauma Informed

This article delves into some strategies designed to calm the classroom, specifically for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as we aim to equip teachers with the knowledge and skills...

The Hidden Risks of Physical Intervention in Healthcare

Care Homes, Healthy Relationships, Physical Interventions, Restraint Reduction, Trauma Informed

Restrictive interventions are practices employed to manage vulnerable people who pose an immediate risk to themselves or others....

How to Create a Comprehensive PBM Policy: Best Practices for Care Organisations

Care Homes, Healthy Relationships, Physical Interventions, Restraint Reduction, Social Care

In the dynamic and often challenging world of care, the development and implementation of a PBM policy is crucial. This policy is not just a regulatory requirement in the UK;...

What is PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) Training?

Physical Interventions, Restraint Reduction

Dealing with aggressive or violent behaviour can pose a significant challenge. This is especially true in sectors like healthcare, social work, education, and security. PMVA, or Prevention and Management of...

Managing Challenging Behaviour in a Care Setting

Care Homes, Physical Interventions, Restraint Reduction, Social Care, Trauma Informed

Dealing with challenging behaviour in a care setting is often emotionally distressing for both carer and patient. In care homes, encountering behaviour that challenges is not uncommon, and if left...

Post-Crisis Support: The Benefits of Debriefing

Care Homes, Healthy Relationships, News, Physical Interventions, Restraint Reduction, Social Care, Trauma Informed

In the aftermath of a behavioural incident, individuals and teams often find themselves grappling with a mix of emotions, stressors, and uncertainties. This is where the practice of debriefing steps...

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For more information on our training, please get in touch with a member of our team.

Telephone

+44 800 987 4075

hello@timian.co.uk

Address

5 Churchill Place, London, England E14 5HU

About Timian

Our Approach

Partners & Affiliates

BILD ACT Certified

Education

Healthcare

Social Care

Overseas Education

Positive Behaviour Management Train-the-Trainer

Positive Behaviour Management Training

Positive Behaviour Management Foundational Training

Bespoke Positive Behaviour Management Packages

News & Insights

Crisis Prevention

De-Escalation

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

Speak to us

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