The Challenging Behaviour Foundation

(1/3)The CBF specifically focuses on the needs of children, young people and adults with severe learning disabilities whose behaviour may be described as challenging, and their families.

As mental health awareness month continues, I met with representatives from the charitable sector who work tirelessly to support young people's mental health. It was lovely to celebrate their successes and share what works as well as some of the challenges as we roll out MHSTs across the country. Together, with the support of these organisations, this government will continue to deliver an education system that allows our young people to achieve and thrive.

The #BringPeopleHomeFromHospital day of action is tomorrow: 🕦11:30am-3pm 🗓️Tuesday 29th April 2025 📌By the Gandhi Statue, Parliament Square, London Find out more on our webpage! inclusionlondon.org.uk/news/bring-peo… @SFAactive Step free route is below, from Westminster (step free station):

News: The Challenging Behaviour Foundation @CBFdn has said it is “extremely concerned” that an investigation into a Leeds school found “no case to answer” after a child was held in a prone restraint within a seclusion room. learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/restraint…

For a year, I’ve been investigating concerns about the use of calming rooms in special schools Now we’ve obtained footage of an autistic pupil being placed in a prone restraint involving five staff in Leeds One expert says it's “brutal” and “unlawful” bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Families and The CBF are calling for the use of seclusion to be banned in schools alongside the introduction of training standards and stronger accountability. Read our full statement and find out how you can respond to the @educationgovuk consultation at bit.ly/4cqqEfj

Last night @BBCNews broadcast a feature on the News at Ten, which showed a child experiencing prone restraint and seclusion at school. This should not be happening to children at school where they should be safe. Read the full news story bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

The Challenging Behaviour Foundation is looking for a Family Support Caseworker to support families of individuals with severe learning disabilities. If you have expertise in advocacy, safeguarding, and support work, we’d love to hear from you! Read more: challengingbehaviour.org.uk/about-us/vacan…

Can you advocate for the best outcomes for children, young people and adults with severe learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges? We are seeking a support caseworker to join our team at the CBF. Read more about the role and apply here: challengingbehaviour.org.uk/about-us/vacan…

Only 1 day to go! Join us for the online launch of the multimedia manifesto What Matters to Me on 27th March where we will screen all four films for the first time, and also launch the practical toolkit! Sign up via the link: eventbrite.com/e/what-matters…

You can apply for the role through the link below. Please note that the role is based out of our office in Chatham. Apply now: challengingbehaviour.org.uk/about-us/vacan…

We’re looking for a family support caseworker to join our team! If you’re passionate about supporting people with a learning disability and their families, want to support and empower families and love working in a dynamic environment, this is the opportunity for you!

If you’d like to know more about the What Matters to Me project, you can join the online launch event on 27th March via zoom. Sign up from the link below: eventbrite.com/e/what-matters…

Watch the first of four films that form a part of the multimedia manifesto here: challengingbehaviour.org.uk/what-matters-t… You can also sign up for the online launch of the multimedia manifesto on 27th March. Sign up via the link below: eventbrite.com/e/what-matters…

The project challenged this assumption by first and foremost bringing the young people at the very centre, and then exploring a range of ways to engage with the young people, including sessions such as story sharing, water activities, music and arts and crafts.

The What Matters to Me project made sure that the young people with severe or profound and multiple learning disabilities were at the absolute centre of the project.

See the four short films which form the centrepiece of the manifesto here: challengingbehaviour.org.uk/what-matters-t…

It uses innovative approaches to demonstrate that it is possible to find out what matters to and for this group of young people, and that it is possible to use what matters to drive change.

Its here! The first stage of our multimedia manifesto ‘What Matters to Me’ sets out the things that are needed to be in place for young people with severe or profound and multiple learning disabilities to share their experiences, preferences and views.

Jacqui Shurlock, CEO, CBF, thanked the attendees and urged everyone in the room to continue to advocate for real, lasting change.  We’ll be sharing more insights soon—stay tuned! #WhatMattersToMe

We spoke on #findingoutwhatmatters to engage young people, #usingwhatmatters to influence decision making and #influencingwhatmatters for a smooth transition to adulthood for young people and families.

That’s a wrap on an inspiring afternoon at the House of Commons!  Huge thanks to everyone who joined, shared, and contributed to the What Matters to Me Project Launch.