This course is designed to provide parents, tutors, learning support assistants and teachers with an overview of behaviour management. It covers the following areas:
- Defining behaviour
- How challenging behaviours are identified
- How possible functions of behaviour are identified
- How to collate data
- Different behavioural approaches and the pros and cons of each
Once the course is complete it is envisaged that the attendee will understand the process of assessing and identifying the function of a behaviour, understand how strategies are chosen and how effectiveness is assessed. This course is suitable for individuals who work with children at all levels of the programme.