FOR PROFESSIONALS & COMMISSIONERS
Positive behaviour Support That Creates
Change - For Good
Child Behaviour Direct is a CAFSS West Midlands approved provider — commissionable across all 14 local authorities. Specialist behaviour and parenting support, delivered one-to-one, online or in the home. Ages 0–25, including SEND.
Support within 5 days of referral.
Why getting to the core matters
BREAK THE CYCLE
Traditional methods manage behaviour on the surface. They don't address what's causing it, so problems often escalate. School placements can break down. Families may reach a crisis point - and the cycle starts again.
We work differently. We help parents understand what's driving their child's behaviour, so they are not just reacting to it - positive, evidence-based support following our CANparent-approved framework."
The result is a change that lasts for generations,
not just weeks.
Health visitors · SENCOs · Social workers · Early help and family support teams · Schools and nurseries · GPs · Virtual schools · Foster and adoption services
WHO WE WORK WITH
WHO CAN REFER
Two ways to support
the families you work with
WHAT WE DELIVER
Flexible, evidence-based, positive behaviour support designed for commissioners, schools, and children's services.
Parenting Support
For social workers and family support teams referring families on their caseload.
Specialist 1:1 or group support for families where challenging behaviour is putting children at risk of escalation, exclusion, or family breakdown.
Our 8 or 12-week, flexible programmes work with parents to understand what's driving the behaviour and build lasting strategies. Every referral includes before-and-after evaluations and a full progress report for your records.
Support within 5 days of referral
Behaviour Support
For headteachers, SENCOs, and inclusion leads.
Practical, on-site support to help schools reduce exclusions and manage challenging behaviour more confidently.
From one-off consultations for specific cases to whole-school training that gives every member of staff a consistent, positive approach. We work with primary, secondary, and alternative provision settings including children with SEND.
Flexible Packages tailored to you
A SIMPLE PROCESS
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU REFER
1
You refer
Click ‘Make A Referral’ or send an email - We'll review and confirm availability.
2
We talk
A brief call with you and/or the family to understand the situation and agree the right support.
3
Support begins
Sessions start promptly; the family works directly with Ruth.
4
We report back
You will receive progress updates, with a detailed evaluation report for your records.
OUTCOMES
wHAT CHANGES
FOR CHILDREN
Long-term positive improvements in behaviour
Reduced stress and improved emotional wellbeing
Increased confidence and self-esteem
FOR PARENTS
Improved parent-child relationships and increased cooperation
Increased knowledge and confidence in positive parenting strategies
Sustained long-term improvements in parenting skills and family wellbeing
FOR YOUR SERVICES
Fewer re-referrals
Reduced escalation and crisis intervention
Families stepped down sooner with sustainable outcomes
Trusted by families and professionals
WHY US
40+
Years with Children Specialising in Behaviour and Parenting Support
100%
Recommended by
parents & coaches
who have completed
our programmes
0-25
Age range covered
including young people with SEND up to 25
14
Local authorities
we're approved to work across as a CAFSS West
Midlands provider
◉ CANparent Quality Mark ◉ CAFSS West Midlands Approved ◉ Evidence-Based Programme ◉ Positive Behaviour Support
Ready to refer a family or find out more?
Download our full information pack or make a referral today. We can also discuss bespoke training or support packages for your organisation.
NEXT STEPS
Email Ruth directly at: ruth@childbehaviourdirect.com
Ruth Edensor
BSc Psychology | NNEB | CTTLS | Child Behaviour Specialist | Published Author
Founder of Child Behaviour Direct and author of The Parent's Guide to Children's Behaviour. Ruth has spent over 40 years working with families and professionals to create lasting positive change in children's behaviour - using evidence-based, quality-assured, positive parenting strategies that create change that lasts for generations.
Train your team to deliver this support in-house
BUILDING CAPACITY IN YOUR OWN TEAM?
Our 3-day training programme equips family support workers, social workers, and early help practitioners to coach parents through challenging behaviour - with the tools and confidence to deliver evidence-based support themselves, reducing reliance on external referrals. Train the Trainer and Licence to Use options let you cascade it through your whole service.