Behaviour Support Framework for Schools

PETMA© is a whole school disability and autism behaviour support framework which supports schools to develop a culture of inclusion, educational high standards provided in a safe environment. PETMA© complies with department of education Circular 0042/18 which sets out the criteria schools are required to use when considering the suitability of programmes for use in their own individual context. This circular can be accessed at this link https://assets.gov.ie/12385/86bbd228f8494bbca1d696e2b1228d13.pdf

The PETMA© model was developed following an invitation from the IPPN and NAMBSE to speak at their conferences in 2019. We were inundated with requests from schools to provide PETMA, and on a lot of occasions we were asked about a PETMA certificate instructor.

PETMA is designed for Schools who strive to provide an inclusive, safe, educational experience in an ethical, respectful and child and young person friendly-centred manner. By establishing itself as the first and only Irish behaviour management model to be accredited with the Restraint Reduction Network, as well as being BILD Certified, PETMA© can provide strong reassurances that schools supported within the PETMA© framework will be confidently, competently and most importantly, respectfully supported.

PETMA© 2-day Foundation Children and Young People with Disabilities – Request Brochure.
PETMA© 4-day Foundation Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities – Request Brochure.
PETMA© 4-day Foundation Pupils with Special Needs – Request Brochure.
PETMA© 4-day Foundation Children and Adults with Autism – Request Brochure.
PETMA© 1-day Foundation Refresher for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities – Request Brochure.

Programme Attributes & Content – Direct taught	PETMA 2-Day	PETMA 4-Day	Similar behaviour management models focussing on management of aggression/behaviours of concern
Guaranteed Irish
Based on Irish legislation			Only PMAV
Based on HIQA standards and regulation			Only PMAV
Creating a safety culture			Not all
BILD Accreditation and Restraint Reduction Network Accredited			Not all
Staff support			Not all
Overview of Positive Behaviour Support			Not all
Comprehensive Positive Behaviour Support Strategies
Includes modules relevant to different service-user groups			Not all
Specific to needs of service-users with disabilities			Not all
Stressors /Triggers / Linking together /Functions			Not all
Interactional Factors
Psychological and physiological aspects of aggression			Not all
Escalation cycle – Rationale for escalation			- Not always rational
Support strategies linked to each stage of escalation cycle
Intellectual Disability specific supports			Not all
Functional Analysis/Functional Assessment/ Preventative Strategies
Case study Approach
Staying safe in an escalating environment
Disengagement Skills
Physical Holding skills	Need assessed	Need assessed

PETMA© Certificate Instructor Programme – Course Brochure

Course Dates

Tuesday Evenings 4pm to 8pm

January 11th, 18th and 25th

February 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd

March 1st, 8th, 15th and 29th

April 5th

Saturdays 9.30 to 4.30

January 15th 2022

February 5th and 26th

March 12th and 26th

Costings

PETMA© Instructor Certificate Programme from €2,750 per course participant

For more information call Martha McGinn on 045 844 215 or email info@niids.ie

Programme Attributes & Content – Certificate Instructor Programme	PETMA Certificate Instructor training	Similar behaviour management Train The Trainer models
Guaranteed Irish
Based on Irish legislation		Only PMAV
Based on HIQA standards and regulation
Creating a safety culture		Not all
Staff support		Not all
Comprehensive Positive Behaviour Support Strategies
Includes modules relevant to different service-user groups		Not all
Specific to needs of service-users with disabilities		Not all
Stressors /Triggers / Linking together /Functions		Not all
Interactional Factors
Psychological and physiological aspects of aggression		Not all
Escalation cycle – Rationale for escalation		- Not always rational
Support strategies linked to each stage of escalation cycle
Intellectual Disability specific supports		Not all
Stressors /Triggers / Linking together /Functions
Case study Approach
Staying safe in an escalating environment
Disengagement Skills
Physical Holding skills	Need assessed
Certificate Instructor Programme
CIP NMBI Accreditation
SCI Endorsement

Testimonials from clients:

"As a special school committed to a positive behaviour support approach, our staff found the PETMA 2-day course extremely useful. The training has given us insight into why a child with an intellectual disability, or a behavioural/ emotional disorder, may become stressed and engage in behaviours of concern, affecting their own wellbeing and/ or the wellbeing of classmates and staff. It has provided us with valuable tools to support these children, helping us to put plans in place to reduce or prevent behaviours. It has also equipped us, when behaviours occur, to help a child to de-escalate as safely as possible and to return to a calm state. An additional benefit of PETMA training for us has been that duty of care, and a school's responsibilities relating to behavioural support, were clarified in the context of Irish law. All in all, a very informative and practical course, which I can highly recommend".

Gwenda Johnson, Principal, St. Joseph's Primary School for Children with Visual Impairment

"PETMA course has really helped our team to understand students needs, triggers, causes of aggression, barriers to learning. This has allowed our team to create effective strategies (many student led) that has enhanced their learning experience, increased happiness, and given them a much better school experience as a whole".

Richard Barry, Teacher Good Council College Enniscorthy Wexford

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Topic: Creating the right environment to prevent the use of reduced school days and expulsions while ensuring positive well-being for all. Exploring the way forward offering practical valuable guidance.

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