Behaviour management techniques aren’t working, inquiry finds
As part of an inquiry into behaviour and mental health in schools, the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition (CYPMHC) asked young people, parents and professionals for their views on behaviour management and mental health in schools.
Respondents agreed that behaviour is linked to mental health but that current responses a) don’t reflect this and b) aren’t working. Of particular concern is the rise in punitive approaches against a backdrop of increasing mental health needs.
The findings show:
- 79% of young people and 87% of parents and carers agreed that a young person’s behaviour is linked to their mental health.
- Only 21% of young people and 7% of parents felt that schools are responsive to mental health needs when dealing with behaviour.
- When asked about the effectiveness of techniques in schools, 59% of young people, 80% of parents and carers and 56% of professionals said behaviour management techniques aren’t effective in improving behaviour.
How to align behaviour management techniques with mental health needs
Thankfully for over 644,000 young people, their settings caught on early to the Thrive Approach - an intervention that improves behaviour, attendance and attainment by supporting young people’s wellbeing.
Thrive is a proud member of the Children and Young People's Mental Health Coalition which brings together over 260 charities, academic institutions and professional bodies to campaign for the better mental health of babies, children and young people. To find out more about how Thrive supports wellbeing to transform behaviour in your school, click here to book a Discovery Call with your regional expert. Designed to fit in around your schedule, these free 30-minute conversations via Teams give you a chance to have your questions answered, decide whether Thrive is a fit, and identify if you qualify for a £1,200 DfE grant to spend in your setting.
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