Protective Physical Behaviour Training (PPBT)

Protective Physical Behaviour Training (PPBT) is designed for educators, support staff, carers, and parents working with children and young people who may display behaviours of concern, emotional distress, aggression, or crisis behaviours.

This training provides practical strategies to identify early warning signs, reduce escalation, manage risk, and respond safely to challenging situations while maintaining the dignity and wellbeing of the young person.

Participants learn proactive and reactive behaviour support strategies, crisis communication skills, and safe physical response techniques for low, medium, and high-risk situations.

Training includes scenario-based activities, case studies, and practical demonstrations to help staff build confidence in responding to behaviours safely, ethically, and consistently.

Module 1. Understanding Behaviour & Risk

• Behaviours of concern
• Common triggers and warning signs
• Stress responses and escalation patterns

Module 2. Legal & Ethical Responsibilities

• Duty of care
• School and workplace policies
• Ethical response principles
• Safe and lawful interventions

Module 3. Positive Behaviour Support Strategies

• School Wide Positive Behaviour Support principles
• Proactive and reactive behaviour strategies
• Reducing risk and preventing escalation

Module 4. Communication & Early Intervention

• Crisis communication techniques
• De-escalation strategies
• Early intervention approaches
• Building rapport and trust

Module 5. Protective Physical Responses

• Low to medium risk physical responses
• Breakaway and escape techniques
• Safe responses to grabs, holds, and threats
• Emergency response strategies for high-risk situations

Participants will learn:

• How to identify behaviours of concern, triggers, and warning signs
• How to apply Positive Behaviour Support strategies in education and care settings
• How to reduce risk and respond early to prevent escalation
• Practical de-escalation and crisis communication techniques
• Safe and ethical responses to low, medium, and high-risk situations
• Breakaway and escape techniques for physical threats or grabs
• How to maintain safety while protecting the dignity and wellbeing of the individual
• The importance of reflective practice and post-incident review