A study evaluating the Steps programme, a school-based programme for boys in Key Stage 3 to prevent gender-based violence

An efficacy cluster randomised controlled trial of the Steps programme, a universal school-based gender-based violence prevention intervention for boys in Key Stage 3, compared to business as usual (normal lessons), assessing impacts on perceptions of harmful gender norms and traditional stereotypes

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN94229099

Enrollment

4860

Registered

2026-04-23

Start date

2026-05-04

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-05-04

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Reduce gender-based violence in boys in Year 7, 8 and 9. Other

Interventions

Steps is a manualised, classroom-based programme delivered to boys aged 11 to 14 years old, which aligns with the statutory PSHE (personal, social, health and economic education) or RSE (relationships

however, additional topics may naturally arise in conversation, and the trained, experienced, Steps facilitators (youth workers) will support and encourage broader discussions. The weekly content incl

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Male

Age

10 Years to 14 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All boys in Year 7, 8 and 9 (Key Stage 3) aged 11-14 years old attending secondary education including alternative provision in Greater Manchester.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Boys not in Key Stage 3 (i.e. in Years 7, 8 or 9) 2. Girls 3. Schools outside of Greater Manchester

Countries

England, United Kingdom

Contacts

Public ContactJade;Stephen Farrell (nee Morris);Boxford

;

jadefarrell@cordisbright.co.uk;stephenboxford@cordisbright.co.uk+44 20 7330 9170;+44 20 7330 9170

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 7, 2026