This encompasses externalising behaviours (conduct problems and hyperactivity) which form the primary outcome measure, as well as internalising behaviours (emotional problems and peer problems) which are measured as secondary outcomes. The intervention aims to address these behavioural difficulties through a sports-based mentoring programme that focuses on regulating and managing emotions. Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
This is a two-armed cluster randomised controlled trial with random allocation at the school level. The unit of randomisation is the school. Randomisation is stratified by Foundation. The trial will b
Sponsors
Ipsos (United Kingdom)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants will be selected based on a scoring system that evaluates four risk factors: behaviour log, pupil attendance, pastoral input, and attitude to PE/interest in sport.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Students not in Years 8 and 9 as of September 2024 2. Students who do not meet the selection criteria based on the scoring system (which evaluates behaviour log, attendance, pastoral input, and interest in sport) 3. Students whose parents/guardians do not provide consent 4. Students who do not provide assent to participate
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Behavioural difficulties measured using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) combined conduct and hyperactivity scales (0-20), collected via student survey at baseline and at the 5-month follow-up | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The following secondary outcome measures are assessed at two timepoints: (1) baseline - before randomisation, and (2) follow-up - five months after randomisation: 1. Internalising behaviour measured using the SDQ combined emotional problems and peer problems scales (0-20) 2. Pro-social behaviour measured using the SDQ Pro-social behaviour scale (0-10) 3. Children's well-being measured using the Short Warwick Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale 4. Educational attainment measured using the KS2 Reading, Writing and Maths 5. Number of temporary exclusions measured using the Annual number from administrative data 6. Number of authorised absences measured using the Annual number from administrative data 7. Number of unauthorised absences measured using the Annual number from administrative data 8. Physical activity measured using the Self-reported question on days engaged in physical activity (0-7) | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactFacundo Herrera
Outcome results
None listed