Mission:
Our mission is to provide leadership, training and support in the effective management of behaviour in all environments.
Vision:
At Behaviour Management Systems, we understand that successfully managing behaviour results in safe and secure learning environments – evidenced by fewer conflicts and reduced need for physical interventions and discipline. Educators who experience Behaviour Management Systems training will possess a greater level of expertise in the management of both every day and critical incident behaviour.
Beliefs:
- All individuals have the right to work and learn in a safe and secure environment.
- Dignity and respect for all individuals in the workplace must be maintained.
- Dignified, respectful working and learning environments are fundamental to success.
- Understanding the roots and triggers of behaviour provides a platform for informed, empathetic and appropriate responses.
- Behaviour stems from needs and is strongly influenced by external factors.
- Consideration of ecological factors greatly enhances understanding of the roots and triggers of behaviour.
- Integration of critical program components, such as Functional Behaviour Assessments, Individual Education Plans, Safety Audits, and Safety Plans, is essential to the development of strategic behaviour management strategies
- Understanding risk and protective factors improves our ability to support successful behaviour.
- Strategic management of situations provides for constructive and supportive responses to behaviour.
Program Emphases:
The primary emphasis is on prevention and non-physical interventions .Knowing the child, acting on “early warning signs” or indicators, and the effective use of calming and de-escalation techniques are some key strategies. The secondary emphasis is on calming and de-escalation techniques, in addition to personal safety techniques (avoidance, releases, blocks). The tertiary emphasis is on safe containment (restraint) methods (an absolute last resort - rarely required by most staff) coupled with calming and de-escalation techniques.
Benefits of BMS training to your organization:
This is a program written by educators for educators for use in schools and other caregiving environments. The program emphasizes prevention (rather than control) of disruptive behaviour. This training is linked to educational policies and programs, supports Special Education protocols, advocates a systems/community of learners approach and enhances staff confidence and competence.
Benefits of "in-house" Trainers:
Having your own “in-house” Trainers is the most cost effective way to deliver the program to your staff, and also affords maximum flexibility in scheduling. Your Trainers will know your organization’s conditions and practices. Creating such a group develops a pool of expertise available to all staff and greatly facilitates the process if emergent training needs occur. Having a cadre of “in-house” Trainers promotes a team approach and, at the same time, provides a built-in support system for both the Trainers themselves and staff who take the training.