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CPD Course Pack · Behavioural Training

School Behaviour Support

A rigorous 6-module CPD programme for school staff, SENCOs, and pastoral leads — covering neurodiversity-affirming practice, functional behaviour assessment, de-escalation, and whole-school approaches aligned to UK statutory guidance.

TBD
CPD Hours
6
Modules
UK
Statutory Guidance
EHCP
Aligned
Faculty: Dr Sidra Bukhari (MBBS, MRCPsych, Specialist Psychiatrist) with specialist school-based contributors
Enrolment

Self-paced online programme

Self-paced

Online programme

Work through all 6 modules at your own pace. Recorded lectures, downloadable BSP and FBA templates, module quizzes, and a CPD certificate on completion.

  • All 6 modules with recorded lectures
  • FBA recording templates and BSP toolkit
  • EHCP contribution guide
  • Module quizzes and CPD reflection
  • 12 months portal access
  • CPD certificate (TBD hours) on completion
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Who this programme is for

SENCOs and SEND leads
Strengthen your FBA and BSP practice, write EHCP contributions with confidence, and lead whole-school approaches with a stronger evidence base.
Teachers and teaching assistants
Understand the neuroscience behind behaviour, use de-escalation with confidence, and apply practical antecedent strategies in your classroom every day.
Pastoral leads and school leaders
Build a neurodiversity-affirming school culture, review your behaviour policy, and create consistency across all staff and year groups.
Curriculum

What you'll cover across all six modules

The same evidence-based curriculum applies to both pathways — only the format differs.

1
Module 1

Understanding Behaviour in a Neurodivergent School

The neuroscience of behaviour in ADHD, autism, and co-occurring profiles. Why traditional sanctions fail neurodivergent pupils and how a neurodiversity-affirming lens changes everything.

ADHD & autism in the classroomSensory and interoceptive needsDemand avoidance (PDA)Executive function and behaviourNeurodiversity-affirming practice
2
Module 2

Functional Behaviour Assessment in School Settings

Structured observation frameworks, ABC recording, scatter plots and hypothesis-led formulation adapted for school environments — from individual pupils to whole-class patterns.

ABC data in school contextScatter plots and trigger mappingFunction of behaviourHypothesis statements for BSPsInvolving the pupil voice
3
Module 3

Proactive & Antecedent Strategies

Environmental design, predictability, and universal supports that prevent challenging behaviour before it occurs — from seating plans and visual timetables to low-arousal environments.

Visual schedules and supportsEnvironmental designTransition and routine supportReasonable adjustmentsUniversal Design for Learning
4
Module 4

De-escalation and Responding to Crisis

Recognising escalation, low-arousal language, safe de-escalation scripts, and a restraint-reduction approach aligned with UK statutory guidance and safeguarding.

Stress response cycleLow-arousal approachDe-escalation scriptsRestraint reduction frameworkPost-incident recovery and repair
5
Module 5

Behaviour Support Plans and EHCP Contributions

Writing actionable Behaviour Support Plans schools can implement across all staff; contributing meaningfully to EHCPs; running pupil support meetings and reviewing outcomes.

BSP structure and review cyclesEHCP Section E & F contributionsOne-page profilesSEMH needs in schoolMeasuring outcomes
6
Module 6

Whole-School Approach and Sustaining Change

Building a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming school culture — embedding consistent approaches across all staff, working with parents, and sustaining gains long term.

Whole-school behaviour policyStaff training and consistencyWorking with familiesRestorative practiceSelf-evaluation and improvement
CPD accreditation
This programme is CPD-certified and aligned to UK statutory guidance on behaviour, including the DfE's Behaviour in Schools (2023), SEND Code of Practice, and NICE guidelines for working with neurodivergent children. A TBD-hour CPD certificate is issued on completion.