Behaviour Support Training for International Schools
Bangkok | British Council | 25–26 May
PRICE Training (UK), in partnership with Safe Schools Thailand, are pleased to offer two one‑day professional development programmes specifically relevant to international school contexts. Both courses will be hosted by The British Council, Bangkok.
Designed to complement one another, these programmes may be attended individually or together. They support international schools in developing safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive approaches to behaviour, wellbeing and safeguarding.
Understanding and Responding to Behaviours that Challenge
Monday 25 May | Theory‑based programme
This course provides international school staff with a strong conceptual framework for understanding behaviour through a trauma‑informed and inclusive lens. The approach is grounded in Trauma‑Informed Positive Behavioural Interventions and Supports (TI‑PBIS) and aligns well with international safeguarding expectations and inclusive education standards.
The programme explores:
- Why behaviours that challenge occur, including the impact of trauma, stress, attachment and unmet needs
- Proactive, preventative strategies to support regulation and belonging
- Practical de‑escalation and defusion approaches appropriate for diverse school communities
This course is particularly relevant for:
- Teachers and teaching assistants
- Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs)
- SEN, inclusion, wellbeing and pastoral teams
- Leadership and management staff
Cost: £140 per person
Early Bird: £120 per person (before 11 May)
Positive Handling (Physical Restraint) Training
Tuesday 26 May | Practical programme
This programme is designed for staff who may, as part of their role, need to manage high‑risk situations safely and ethically. It complements the theory day by developing practical skills in positive handling and physical restraint, aligned with international safeguarding and duty‑of‑care expectations.
The course is predominantly hands‑on, with short theory sessions addressing:
- Values‑based decision making
- Risk assessment and management
- Legal and ethical considerations relevant to international school settings
Throughout the training, there is strict adherence to the principles of:
- Last resort
- Least restrictive intervention
- Minimum force
- Shortest possible duration
This programme can be taken as a stand‑alone course, though schools are strongly encouraged to pair it with the theory course on 25 May to ensure a shared framework.
Cost: £140 per person
Early Bird: £120 per person (before 11 May)
Course Facilitator
Both programmes are led by Kevin Ainsley, a qualified Social Worker (DipSW) and Positive Behaviour Support Specialist (MSc PBS). Kevin brings extensive experience working with children and adults across the UK and international education contexts, and has collaborated with international schools and Thai charities since the late 1990s.