Bild’s Foundation in Active Support is designed for anyone who wants to develop a basic understanding in Active Support. It provides introductory learning for those in direct contact roles such as support workers, family carers, teaching assistants, personal assistants and healthcare assistants.
Who it’s for
The Foundation in Active Support provides introductory learning for those in direct contact roles. The programme is also an essential first step in becoming a practice leader in Active Support.
What the programme involves
This one-day course consists of e-learning activity followed by two short tutorials. The Foundation in Active Support can also be delivered as an online, blended learning programme.
The programme will provide learners with theoretical understanding Active Support as well as opportunity to learn and practice some skills in positive interaction with the people they support.
Learning outcomes
Participants will be able to:
- Apply Active Support values to improve quality of life and wellbeing.
- Improve relationships between support staff and the people they support.
- Enable people to become more independent in activities of daily living.
- Apply evidence-based learning theory to achieve positive outcomes.
Bild members discount
Bild members enjoy an exclusive 10% discount
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Open programmes
We also offer the Foundation in Active Support as an open programme, which individual learners can join, rather than full in-house programme delivery. Find our upcoming open programmes in the ‘Events’ section of the website.