Understanding Behaviour. Strengthening Care. Creating Stability.

By understanding triggers, unmet needs, and the meaning behind behaviour, we help carers and professionals move beyond managing behaviours to creating lasting, positive change.

At Kwenzi Support Services, we believe behaviour is a form of communication. When children and young people feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, anxious, unsafe, or unable to express their needs effectively, distress is often communicated through behaviour.

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Our role is to understand the “why” behind behaviour. Through specialist assessment, formulation, and Positive Behaviour Support, we help care teams develop compassionate, consistent, and effective responses that improve outcomes, strengthen placements, and enhance quality of life.

Specialist Behavioural Consultancy for Children and Young People

Kwenzi Support Services is a specialist clinical consultancy supporting children and young people up to the age of 25 with neurodevelopmental conditions, complex behavioural needs, and placement challenges.

We work alongside residential providers, local authorities, schools, families, and multidisciplinary teams to improve placement stability, reduce behavioural escalation, and strengthen the confidence and capability of those providing care.

Using a formulation-led, trauma-informed, and person-centred approach, we combine expertise in mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental conditions, and behavioural science to develop practical strategies that create safer, more stable, and more positive outcomes.

Who We Support

We support children and young people who may present with:

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Learning Disabilities and Developmental Delays
Emotional Regulation Difficulties
Complex Sensory and Communication Needs
Behaviours that challenge, including aggression, self-injury, property damage, absconding, emotional dysregulation, and crisis escalation
Placement instability or risk of placement breakdown
High levels of carer stress, staff uncertainty, or inconsistent responses across care settings

Support is tailored to the individual and may include behavioural stabilisation, transition planning, risk management, CAMHS liaison where appropriate, staff guidance, and multi-agency collaboration.

Our Approach

Our approach is formulation-led, trauma-informed, and person-centred.

We focus on understanding the function of behaviour rather than simply responding to its presentation. By identifying underlying triggers, unmet needs, communication differences, sensory factors, emotional experiences, and environmental influences, we help build support systems that reduce distress and promote positive outcomes.

Our work prioritises

Understanding behaviour as communication
Prevention and proactive planning
Emotional regulation and wellbeing
Environmental adaptation and support
Consistent responses across care teams
Reduction of restrictive practices
Sustainable, person-centred support

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0845 508 5579

Our Services

Neurodevelopmental Formulation & Assessment

Comprehensive clinical consultation to understand the young person’s strengths, needs, risks, communication profile, sensory differences, and behavioural presentation.

This may include:

Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA)
Developmental and behavioural formulation
Risk formulation and management planning
Identification of triggers and maintaining factors
Review of existing support arrangements
Recommendations for care planning and intervention

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)

Development of structured Positive Behaviour Support plans that promote consistency, reduce escalation, and improve quality of life.

PBS frameworks focus on:

Prevention and proactive support
Emotional regulation strategies
Early warning signs and escalation planning
Consistent responses across carers and professionals
Safer routines and environments
Reduction of restrictive practices

Placement Stability & Crisis Prevention

Specialist consultation for services experiencing increasing risk, behavioural escalation, or concerns about the sustainability of placement.

Support may include:

Placement stability reviews
Crisis prevention planning
Risk management strategies
Staff consultation and guidance
Multi-agency coordination
Recommendations to reduce the likelihood of placement breakdown

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0845 508 5579

Carer Training & Workforce Development

Practical training and coaching designed to increase confidence, consistency, and understanding across care teams.

Understanding behaviour as communication
Neurodevelopmental needs and emotional regulation
Trauma-informed approaches
De-escalation strategies
Risk awareness and safety planning
Consistent responses to behaviour
Reflective practice and team resilience

Strategic Consultancy

Supporting residential providers, commissioners, and local authorities to develop safe, effective, and sustainable care systems.

Our consultancy bridges the gap between behavioural understanding and practical implementation, helping organisations deliver high-quality, evidence-informed care that improves outcomes for children and young people.

"We started Kwenzi Support Services because we wanted to provide you with a trustworthy, reliable, support service for children"

- Abraham, Susanne & Mary, Co-founders of Kwenzi Support Services

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0845 508 5579

Rest assured, your in great hands

We can cater for a wider range of culture and ethnicities whilst care plans are personalised to meet the needs of the young person.

Fully Insured

Trustworthy & Friendly

Reliable

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The Bristol Office, 2nd Floor, 5 High Street, Westbury On Trym, Bristol, England, BS9 3BY

Phone: 0845 508 5579

Our Details

A UK Limited Company: 14382702

KWENZI SUPPORT SERVICES LTD

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