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The Cost of Training in Care: How Timian Delivers Value and Reduces Expenses

We understand the challenges that care organisations face and offer flexible, cost-effective solutions to deliver training without the traditional financial and logistical burden....
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Rigid Training Models vs. Real‑Life Care: Why Adaptability Matters Most

Many training models still ask staff to operate within fixed steps and rigid categories, to follow set procedures, escalation paths, or tightly defined techniques that don't always translate into the...
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Why Isolation Isn’t a Long-Term Behaviour Strategy: What Schools Can Do Instead

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...

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The Real Cost of ‘One-Size-Fits-All’ Training in Social Care

If you've ever sat in a budget meeting, you’ll know that the conversation around staff training often feels like a tug of war. On one side, there’s the undeniable need:...
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Secondary school children in pratical lesson

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

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...

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Female doctor assisting senior man walking with walker

The Real Cost of ‘One-Size-Fits-All’ Training in Social Care

If you've ever sat in a budget meeting, you’ll know that the conversation around staff training often feels like a tug of war. On one side, there’s the undeniable need:...
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What It Means to Be BILD‑ACT Certified, and Why It Matters to Your Organisation

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....
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Reimagining School Discipline: Moving Away from Punishment Toward Positive Behaviour Management

Where challenging behaviour is a regular occurrence, staff often feel stuck in a cycle of reactive discipline. The problem is not a lack of effort or care, but the limitations...
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Emotional Literacy in Schools: Teaching Students to Recognise and Manage Their Feelings

Teachers regularly face the challenge of balancing not just academic growth but also the emotional well-being of their pupils. Particularly for those children who have experienced trauma, navigating their feelings...
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Adapting Behaviour Management Strategies for Different Settings in Healthcare

Each healthcare setting comes with its own unique stressors, patient demographics, and dynamics. A strategy that works well in a psychiatric unit may not be suitable in an elderly care...
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Balancing Compliance with Compassion: Overcoming Challenges to Person-Centred Care in Supported Living

In this article, we explore the tailored strategies that can be applied across various healthcare settings to address challenging behaviours effectively, drawing on Timian’s principles of positive behaviour management....
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Addressing The Relationship Between Trauma and Bullying in Schools

Addressing bullying requires a multi-faceted strategy, however taking the first step towards a trauma-informed approach offers an empathetic understanding of the root causes of behaviour, and seeks to create safer...
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The impact of underfunding on supported living environments

The Impact of Underfunding on Care in Supported Living Environments

Supported living across the UK faces routine underfunding challenges, impacting both the staff providing care and the residents who depend on it. The consequences of inadequate funding extend far beyond...
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How Cultural Awareness Improves Crisis Prevention in Care

Cultural awareness is not just a matter of etiquette; it’s a vital component of preventing crises and managing an individual's behaviour, ensuring that care strategies are both sensitive and effective....
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From Theory to Practice: Applying Individual Response Strategies in Supported Living Settings

Applying individualised response strategies allow you to meet people’s diverse needs, promoting their independence and well-being. However, translating theory into practice can be challenging....
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Addressing Compassion Fatigue in Social Care

Understanding and addressing compassion fatigue as an individual is crucial for maintaining your emotional health and effectiveness in your role. This article aims to provide practical strategies to better care...
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