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The Challenging Behaviour Foundation @CBFdn

UK charity for people with severe learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges and all who support them. linktr.ee/thecbf

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(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.
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Stephen Morgan MP
@StephenMorganMP
21 May 2025
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.
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Inclusion London@InclusionLondon
28 Apr 2025
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/… @SFAactive Step free route is below, from Westminster (step free station):
step free route to the meeting place on Parliament Square, from Westminster Station

ALT step free route to the meeting place on Parliament Square, from Westminster Station
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Learning Disability Today@LDTonline
15 Apr 2025
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.u…

Restraint of autistic child in BBC programme is clear safeguarding concern, say CBF

The Challenging Behaviour Foundation (CBF) has said that the restraint of an autistic boy in a special school in Leeds should be a safeguarding concern despite investigations saying practice in this...

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Noel Titheradge@NoelTitheradge
9 Apr 2025
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/c4g0…

Autistic 12-year-old 'brutally' restrained in school calming room

The way the boy was held on the floor in a special school was unlawful, a use-of-force expert tells BBC.

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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/c4g0…

Autistic 12-year-old 'brutally' restrained in school calming room

The way the boy was held on the floor in a special school was unlawful, a use-of-force expert tells BBC.

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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

BBC News at Ten Broadcast on Seclusion

BBC News at Ten reports on a child being held in a prone restraint within a seclusion room at Springwell Leeds Academy North

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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/…
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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/…
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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-matter…

What Matters to Me Online Launch

Join us to share key learning from the What Matters to Me project through films, resources, and good practice examples.

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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!
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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/…
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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-matter…

What Matters to Me Online Launch

Join us to share key learning from the What Matters to Me project through films, resources, and good practice examples.

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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.
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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.
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Watch the first of four films that form a part of the multimedia manifesto here: challengingbehaviour.org.uk/… 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-matter…
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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.
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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.
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See the four short films which form the centrepiece of the manifesto here: challengingbehaviour.org.uk/…
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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.
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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.
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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
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