Impact statement

12,000 parents...

will have taken part in the Incredible Years programme for three to eight year olds. They will have learnt skills such as how to reward good behaviour, set boundaries and discipline children. This is targeting the parents of the five per cent of children with the most difficulties.

5,000 early childhood and school teachers, and Resource Teachers: Learning and Behaviour...

will have taken part in the Incredible Years programme for teachers. They will be confident in managing students and the classroom environment, and supporting children’s social and emotional development.

500 students...

with ongoing extreme behaviour will have been supported by an intensive service working across agencies.

400 schools...

will be participating in the Positive Behaviour for Learning school-wide initiative. In these schools, the school leadership, culture and climate will be strengthened to address challenging and disruptive behaviour. Schools will receive support and be guided through this process by accredited trainers and coaches.

20,000 students...

will have been supported by Ministry of Education behaviour specialists.

97,000 students...

will have been supported by Resource Teachers: Learning and Behaviour, who will have received additional training in managing behaviour.

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Children and young people...

will be achieving at school, not being suspended or stood-down, will be more engaged and will transition more smoothly between settings.

Parents and whānau...

will have confidence and strategies to build positive relationships with their children.

Educators...

will be confident and supported in addressing behaviour problems.

School leaders and boards...

will be monitoring and improving strategies to build a positive culture and increase engagement.