Become a Certified Timian Programme Trainer
4 day course (customised options available)
Empower your team with the skills to support individuals and manage challenging behaviours effectively.
Course overview
Our Timian Programme Train-the-Trainer course equips staff in the health, education, and social care sectors with the expertise to deliver our BILD Act certified positive behaviour management courses. This comprehensive programme focuses on de-escalation, communication, and physical intervention techniques, emphasising a person-centred and ethically grounded approach.
Who is this for?
This course is designed for professionals in a variety of settings, including:
- Organisations following the current Restraint Reduction Network Training Standards.
- Organisations supporting individuals with challenging behaviours.
- NHS Commissioned Services.
- CQC Regulated Services.
- Private sector, public sector, and charities providing services in Education, Healthcare, Social Care, Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Adolescent Psychiatric, Eating Disorders, NG Feeds, and EBD.
Benefits of the programme
By becoming a certified Timian trainer, you’ll gain the ability to:
- Deliver BILD Act certified positive behaviour management courses as an affiliate trainer.
- Provide your organisation with on-site expertise in positive behaviour management.
- Enhance staff skills in de-escalation, communication, and physical intervention techniques.
- Promote a culture of respect, dignity, and empowerment in your organisation.
- Reduce the reliance on restrictive interventions and improve the quality of care for individuals.
Course outline
Our Train-the-Trainer course covers the following key areas:
Chapter one
CoreValues
CoreValues
- Building positive relationships and fostering trust.
- Developing empathy and understanding.
- Implementing the "Five P's of Invitational Theory."
- Utilising a trauma-informed approach to care.
Chapter two
Understanding Behaviour as Communication
- Defining behaviour and its functions.
- Understanding cultural differences on behaviour.
- Recognising the role of communication in behaviour.
Chapter three
Developing Individual Response Strategies
- Developing positive behaviour support strategies.
- Recognising and responding to concerning behaviours using the "Four D's."
- Implementing effective defusion strategies
Chapter four
Reducing Restrictive Interventions
- Identifying Restrictive Interventions and their impact.
- Implementing the Six Core Strategies to minimise restrictive practices.
- Developing effective debriefing strategies.
Chapter five
Ethics, Law and Policy
- Identifying Human Rights legislation.
- Applying ethical lenses for decision making.
- Navigating complex ethical dilemmas.
- Understanding policy development and the law
Once trained, delegates will be able to deliver our BILD Act certified positive behaviour management courses in-house
I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for the exceptional PMVA training you provided for me. Your expertise, patience, and dedication have been truly invaluable in helping me grasp the concepts and techniques. Your engaging approach and clear explanations and physical training made the training both insightful and enjoyable. Thank you for investing your time and effort to ensure I gained a solid understanding of the material. I’m so grateful .
Rachael
Speak to us
Every human services organisation has unique needs when it comes to safety and staff development. We’ll work collaboratively with you to identify the most suitable training programmes for your specific environment.
For more information on our training, please get in touch with a member of our team.
+44 800 987 4075
hello@timian.co.uk
Address
5 Churchill Place, London, England E14 5HU
Questions about the course
How long is the course?
Four Days in person with six hours e-learning prior to attending in person. Annually the refresher training is one day.
How are we assessed?
Assessment is continuous throughout the course and on the final day of training, each candidate will be asked to deliver a 10 minute presentation on one section of the first 5 chapters of the training and deliver a physical skills training session.
Do I need training experience?
No training experience is necessary as this is covered on the training.
Do you teach restraint techniques?
In line with our BILD Act Certification and approval from the Restraint Reduction Network, we do deliver courses which include physical restraint techniques:
Positive Behaviour Management Training
Timian Positive Behaviour Management Foundation Course
The following course allows in-house trainers to deliver any BILD Act Certified training:
Do I need to work in the field I’ll be teaching in?
Yes, it provides credibility and makes the training more relevant to your sector.
Can I deliver training commercially to other organisations?
As an affiliate trainer the answer is no. We do have a pathway for organisations to become Timian Academies and we can up-skill you to become a senior trainer. Please contact for more information.
Is the course physically difficult?
No, the course isn’t physically difficult. However, we do expect people to be able to demonstrate all the techniques.
How does your training map to PMVA?
Yes, the course allows you to deliver Timian’s accredited BILD Act Certified training. You will be Timian Accredited as an Affiliate Instructor at the end of the course.