Certified Training Provider (BILD-ACT)
What BILD-ACT Certification means
The BILD Association for Certified Training (BILD-ACT) utilises the Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) Standards as the benchmark for their assessment of training organisations who are providing training in restrictive intervention(s). PRICE training is a BILD-ACT certified training organisation, therefore evidencing we are compliant with the Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) Training Standards.
The Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) Training Standards set the benchmark for safe, ethical, and effective practice. They:
- Establish expected standards in knowledge and practice for the promotion of a rights-based approach across the life span, including recognition of all individuals’ fundamental human rights.
- Improve the quality of life for both those receiving support and the staff supporting them by recognising the importance of developing person-centred and therapeutic approaches that can be used to support individuals when distressed.
- Reduce reliance on restrictive practice(s) by building a positive culture of prevention, de-escalation, and reflective practice.
- Increase understanding of the root causes of distressed behaviour, recognising that many behaviours stem from unmet needs.
- Where restrictive interventions are required, ensure they are used proportionately, lawfully, rights respecting and in the safest and most dignified way possible.
- Establish training programmes that are evidence-based, independently risk assessed, and delivered by skilled professionals.</strong
Who Are the Standards For?
The RRN Training Standards and training that is certified against them provide services with assurances against both the expectations of regulators and existing legislation. The RRN training standards are considered to be mandatory across a range of adult social care and health services including those that are:
- NHS commissioned services – including those defined within the Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018
- Registered and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
- Services who require training in the use of restrictive physical interventions, including clinical holding.
Many organisations outside of these categories also choose BILD-ACT certified training as it demonstrates evidence of assessment against the RRN Training Standards. Therefore, providing assurance of a training programme which is rights-based, holds a strong evidence base, promotes safeguarding dignity and respect, and positions themselves proactively in relation to future regulatory changes.
Helping You Achieve Compliance
We work in partnership with organisations to map out a clear journey towards full compliance. This includes:
- Completing a Training Needs Analysis that ensures a PRICE training course(s) meets your specific service(s) context
- Developing Course Delivery Plans that are aligned with the RRN Training Standards
- Establishing processes for annual refreshers where courses include a restrictive physical component.
- Support quality assurance frameworks to monitor and review outcomes.
Whether or not your service is classified as mandatory, we’ll guide you through all of the available options. Many organisations outside mandatory sectors (such as education and children’s services) still choose BILD ACT certified training to ensure best practice and prepare for future regulation as it shows their commitment to the areas captured within the RRN Training Standards.
Affiliate & Associate Trainers
The option to develop your own “In house” trainers is available where PRICE training will work alongside you to develop you as an Affiliate Organisation. As an affiliate organisation with Associate Trainers you will find yourselves fully equipped to deliver BILD-ACT certified training which meets the highest standard. In addition, as an affiliate organisation you gain access to PRICE resources, guidance and ongoing support that is provided by the members of the wider PRICE team.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did PRICE Training become certified?
We were certified by BILD ACT as complying with the RRN Training Standards in April 2020. See PRICE Training’s listing here:
Price Training Ltd – Protecting Rights in a Caring Environment
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Is my organisation classed as mandatory?
Yes, if you are covered by the Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018, receive NHS England funding for mental health or learning disability services, or are inspected by the CQC and require staff to be trained in restrictive practices.
What does being a mandatory service mean?
Since April 2021, the CQC has expected all health and social care services to only use training certified as meeting the RRN Standards. Failure to do so may be considered a breach of Regulation 18 on staff training.
For these services, training must meet specific delivery requirements set out in the RRN Training Standards (including a minimum number of theory hours and strict trainer-to-delegate ratios) to ensure safety, quality, and consistency.
What if my service isn’t mandatory?
Even if your service isn’t deemed mandatory, many organisations choose RRN-certified training to demonstrate best practice, improve safety and dignity, and prepare for future regulation.
What is BILD ACT’s role?
BILD ACT is licensed by the RRN to certify training providers and ensure compliance through regular review and observation.
How do I access RRN-certified training from PRICE?
Our Positive Approaches to Challenging Behaviour (PACB©) curriculum is RRN/ Bild ACT-approved. At booking, we’ll confirm whether your service is classed as mandatory. If it is, we’ll explain how this impacts delivery, for example, minimum theory hours and required trainer-to-delegate ratios. If not, we’ll discuss whether you’d still like a course delivered in line with the Standards.
