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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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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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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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Food Insecurity in UK schools

Food Insecurity and Escalating Behaviours: A Crucial Link in Education

In the UK, 24.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a percentage representing 2.1 million children. Many children across the country depend on this statutory benefit for their...
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The Importance of Teacher Self-Care in Maintaining a Safe Classroom Environment

When we prioritise your own health, we are better equipped to handle the stresses of teaching, manage classroom dynamics effectively, and provide the best possible support to your students. Let's...
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Creating Safe Spaces: The Role of De-Escalation in Social Care

Social care professionals often work with individuals who have experienced trauma, making traditional response methods insufficient. The effective use of de-escalation methods helps to recognise when conflicts arise and prevent...
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Implementing Trauma-Informed Principles in Education: Building a Safe Learning Environment

Trauma-informed education acknowledges these impacts and works to create a learning environment that supports the needs of all students. By adopting trauma-informed practices, schools can improve student engagement, encourage learning...
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Supporting families through challenging behaviour

Transparency and Communication With The Families of People With Challenging Behaviours

Families often experience significant stress when dealing with a loved one's challenging behaviours. Support and understanding from staff provides the emotional support essential to helping families cope better with these...
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Integrating Trauma-Informed Practices in Special Education Curriculum

By introducing trauma-informed education principles into SEND curriculum, teachers can create supportive, empathetic environments that not only address the academic needs of individuals, but also foster their long-term emotional and...
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Understanding Our SPACED Model for De-Escalating A Person in Crisis

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

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...
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The Hidden Risks of Physical Intervention in Healthcare

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