This manual describes POSTED - a training programme for parents, teachers and teaching assistants who are responsible for the daytime postural care needs of children with a physical disability. The training programme is intended to improve understanding and knowledge of postural care and the confidence carers. The training should be facilitated by occupational therapists and/or physiotherapists who have attended a train-the-trainer workshop. It contains background information relating to the development, structure and content of the training programme.
The contents of the manual were originally designed for use in research commissioned by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) under its Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB) Programme (grant reference number PB‐PG‐ 0110‐21045)