Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) Impact of the PBS Academy

Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) aims to improve the quality of life of people with learning disabilities who are at risk of displaying behaviour that challenges. It focuses on understanding why individuals exhibit challenging behaviour and uses that information to reduce the likelihood of it occurring. The Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) Academy is a collective of organisations and individuals in the UK working together to promote and raise standards in the use of PBS as a framework for supporting individuals with learning disabilities. This briefing provides an overview of the impact of the PBS Academy and makes recommendations for extending the reach of its work