Training

The Foundation Level Protective Behaviour Course is the leading course for learning about the Protective Behaviours Process. It provides in-depth knowledge and develops an understanding of the practical application of Protective Behaviours in a range of relevant contexts. The course develops professional practice, implements good safeguarding practices, and improves personal wellbeing. It is a unique opportunity to understand the 5 elements of protective behaviours along with the practical strategies to implement them. Learners leave this course feeling confident as Protective Behaviours Practitioners.

Aims & Objectives:

• Recognise the importance of the two themes of Protective Behaviours to support the universal requirement to ‘feel safe’
• Be familiar with underpinning concepts and specific Protective Behaviours Strategies to enable individuals to apply these life skills
• Recognise the effect of unwritten rules on individual well-being, professional practice and workplace culture
• Understand how the use of safe, empowering language is effective in changing attitudes and can help individuals to feel safe
• Consider ways of changing practice on a personal level, within the workplace and with service users.
• Receive “Protective Behaviours: Principles and Strategies” e-manual and learn practical ways to apply these principles and strategies in your work.

Progression pathway:

PBC Intermediate Level Protective Behaviours course; Protective Behaviours Refresher course.

Cost: £280

Upcoming sessions:

2026

Virtual: Split over 4 weeks on –

4th, 11th, 18th & 25th November 2026 from 1.30 – 4.30

2027

In person: from 10.00am to 4.00pm on –

8th & 15th February 2027 in Oxford

1st & 8th June 2027 in Berkshire

12th & 19th October 2027 in Oxford

Virtual: Split over 4 weeks on –

18th & 25th November and 2nd & 9th December 2027 from 1.00 – 4.00pm

Understanding the approach. Exploring the benefits. Taking the next step.

Course overview

A two-hour introduction to the approach, its practical value and the opportunities for further learning.

What are protective behaviours, why are they relevant and how can they contribute to safer, more supportive relationships and environments?

This engaging two-hour introductory session offers participants the opportunity to discover the principles of Protective Behaviours, explore their relevance to everyday situations and challenges , and consider the benefits for developing a shared understanding across a setting or organisation beyond a safeguarding context.

Through guided discussion and reflection participants will explore how Protective behaviours can be applied in a range of contexts to support others, provide practical strategies that can be used across different ages and abilities.

Who is it for?

The session is suitable for individuals, team and organisational leads wishing to understand Protective Behaviours and the relevance to their workplace and practice.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the session , participants will have had the opportunity to:

• Describe the purpose of Protective Behaviours and identify its key principles.
• Explore how the approach relates to everyday situations, relationships and communication.
• Consider how a shared understanding could benefit their team and organisation.
• Identify further opportunities to understand and use Protective Behaviours

Cost: £15

Upcoming virtual sessions:

14th April 2027 from 2.00 – 4.00pm

Course overview

This interactive session provides an opportunity to revisit Protective behaviours, reflect on learning and experiences since previous training , and explore how the principles can continue to inform everyday life and practice.

Through guided reflection, discussion and practical activities, participants will reconnect with key concepts, consider their relevance to current situations and identify ways to apply their learning with confidence.

The session is designed to build on existing knowledge rather that repeat the foundation course.

By the end of the session, participants will have had the opportunity to:

• Revisit key Protective Behaviours principles and concepts.
• Reflect on how their understanding and experience have developed.
• Explore practical applications in relevant real life or workplace situations.
• Consider how Protective Behaviours supports current priorities, (e.g. trauma informed, EBSNA)
• Identify practical actions to take forward.

Format: Workshop style session.

Audience: People who have previously completed Protective Behaviours Training.

Approach: Reflective, participative and focused on practical application.

Cost: £100

Upcoming sessions:

11th May 2027 from 10.00 – 3.00pm in Oxford

This certified course is an interactive, practical session introducing the themes of Child and Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse. It is designed to raise awareness of CAPVA and provide participants with an opportunity to explore the dynamics of the issue and strategies to support families.

Information will be provided on definitions, background theories, prevalence, risk factors, case studies and behaviour patterns and an overview of models of work will be provided.

The session aims to increase practitioner knowledge of this issue and explore ways to respond, give an example of an intervention and some useful activities for supporting both parents and young people.

Aims and objectives:

• To gain an understanding of the dynamics and contexts of CAPVA
• To gain an overview of background theory, sector statistics and risk factors
• To understand the barriers and approaches for engaging families
• To look at key strategies in supporting families facing CAPVA
• To increase knowledge about current service provision and developing practice

Who should attend?

This half-day (3hrs) course is suitable for all those who currently work with young people or families and wish to further their knowledge on CAPVA. It is suitable for both frontline practitioners and service managers including domestic abuse specialists, youth offending teams, social care & children’s services, police, NHS, youth workers, parenting workers, educationalists etc. Some prior knowledge in relation to understanding of domestic abuse would be beneficial but not essential.

Cost: Individual spaces on our open-access courses are £50.00. Contact [email protected] if you would like to enquire about purchasing this session for your organisation/team.

Upcoming sessions:

Thursday 10th December 2026 online from 9.30 – 12.30

We also offer bespoke training for teams, including more in-depth practical approaches to supporting families experiencing Child and Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse, or whole team learning on Protective Behaviours
For enquiries or to book onto any courses, please email [email protected].