Feasibility of implementing an anti-bullying programme in UK special schools Other
Conditions
Interventions
Eight UK special schools will participate
randomly allocated, using blocked randomisation, on a 1:1 basis to either implement the anti-bullying programme KiVa-SEND (intervention group) or continue as usual (comparison group). Those allocated
Sponsors
University of Oxford
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
7 Years to 15 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Schools: 1. Special education schools 2. Within a 50-mile radius of Oxford Pupils: 1. Attending a special education school 2. Aged between 7 and 14 during baseline data collection
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Schools: 1. Mainstream schools 2. Opened within the past year Pupils: 1. Pupils who are unable to access the KiVa-SEND materials, for example, those who cannot integrate into a classroom setting or those who cannot access curriculum-style learning 2. Pupils whose parents have withdrawn consent 3. Eligible pupils who joined the school after the baseline data collection 4. Children who are not aged between 7 and 14 at baseline data collection.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary outcomes are feasibility outcomes using data collected during the process evaluation, semi-structured interviews with staff: 1. Recruitment and retention: 1.1. What proportion of approached schools decided to take part in the trial? 1.2. What proportion of recruited schools remained in the trial? 1.3. What proportion of eligible children are opting out of the trial by parents/guardians? 1.4 Are schools willing to be randomly assigned (Yes/No)? 2. Adherence: 2.1. Are teachers able to implement and adhere to the KiVa-SEND programme with a good level of fidelity? (data on percentage adherence to lesson plans) 2.2. Are the manualised lesson plans and activities acceptable to the teaching staff? (Yes/No - with suggested changes) 3. Are staff willing and able to complete the outcomes measures (perceived bullying of each pupil; mental health of each pupil)? (Yes/No) measured using data collected from staff surveys 4. Are pupils able to understand and complete the outcome measures (experience of bullying involvement)? (Yes/No) measured using data collected from the pupil survey | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The proposed primary outcome to be explored for a future definitive trial is self-reported bullying victimisation measured using the following tools: 1. Pupils' self-reported victimisation and perpetration measured using the Olweus Bully/Victim Questionnaire (OBVQ) 2. Staff-reported pupil mental health measured using The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (TSDQ), 3. Staff-reported pupil involvement in bullying situations measured using the Teachers' Perceptions on Bullying - adapted Anti-bullying programmes – 1) How is the usual practice of anti-bullying programmes and procedures different from KiVa-SEND? Measured via school policies and data gathered from the school. | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactJulia Badger
Outcome results
None listed