Behaviour problems which place them at the highest-risk for school exclusion and decreased educational attainment Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
The participating schools are randomised to two groups:
1. Intervention
The intervention provided by Catch 22 is delivered in three main components: group work sessions, one-to-one meetings and famil
Sponsors
University of Cambridge (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: School level: More than or equal to 28% of children eligible for free school meals Young people: 1. Entering Year 9 or 10 in September 2013 2. Identified by the school as at high risk for school exclusion and/or becoming NEET based on: 2.1. having had previous school exclusions, 2.2. unauthorised absences, and 2.3. having engaged in behaviours that lead to other disciplinary measures
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: School level: 1. Pupil Referral Units and 'special' schools 2. Schools already participating in initiatives funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) and the Greater London Authority (GLA)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Behaviour problems - antisocial behaviour. This will be measured via self-reported questionnaires, teacher-reported questionnaires as well as official data with respect to educational outcomes. They are collected at baseline and 1-3 months following the intervention. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Educational and occupational attainment. This will be measured via self-reported questionnaires, teacher-reported questionnaires as well as official data with respect to educational outcomes. They are collected at baseline and 1-3 months following the intervention. | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed