Impact of intervention on behaviour
- There has been a significant reduction in the number of behavioural incidents for three pupils
- Incidents from the term of the intervention have been compared to the same term from the year before
- Pupil 1: 75% reduction
- Pupil 4: 74% reduction
- Pupil 6: 40% reduction
Impact of intervention on emotional well being
- Pupils have been able to talk about issues that they have been finding difficult to cope with
- Pupils have been able to choose a variety of activities in a calm and safe environment
- Pupils have benefitted from having dedicated 1:1 therapy time
- Pupils self-esteem has improved
- Pupils confidence has improved
Impact of intervention on social skills
- Pupils are able to communicate with others in a calmer way
- Pupils have been able to function better in social situations that they may previously have found pressurised
Impact of intervention on learning skills
- Pupils have been reported to return to their class calmer and more ready to learn
- They are able to focus quickly on their work
- Pupils self-esteem has allowed them to improve their work skills by having improved confidence in themselves
How did the interventions enable pupils to improve attitudes to learning, including self-esteem?
- Pupils attitudes to learning have been reported to have improved as a direct result of the intervention
- Pupils who have been struggling with their behaviour or emotional issues have returned from the sessions more focussed and ready to begin their learning
- Self-esteem has improved for all pupils
- The drama therapist reports that as the sessions have progressed, pupils’ attitudes have improved and they have settled well
- There is less anxious behaviour at the beginning of the sessions
- Pupils have developed excellent relationships with the drama therapist and have been comfortable talking to her
- This has allowed self-esteem to improve as the sessions have progressed