Table 6 The HeLP Programme and associated POs
Component | Process of Behaviour change | Summary of implementation strategies | Performance objectives (POs) |
|---|---|---|---|
Component 1 Engaging schools, children & families Spring term (Yr 5) | Establish motivation and create a receptive environment | Whole school assembly Activity workshops Parents' evening Newsletter articles | *Senior management team (SMT) see that the Programme benefits the school and the children and dovetails with existing school initiatives *Year 5 teachers see that the programme is feasible and acceptable to them and their children and does not substantially increase their workload Methods of delivery enthuse children *Parents understand the value of the Programme |
Component 2 Intensive Healthy Lifestyles Week - one week Summer term (Yr 5) | Establish motivation by developing children's confidence and skills and helping them make decisions | PSHE lessons (morning) §Drama (afternoon) (forum theatre; role play; food tasting, discussions, games etc) | A, B, C, D (see Table 2) |
Component 3 Goal Setting - goals set during week following drama Summer term (Yr 5) | Take action by helping children create an action plan and implement goals. | Questionnaire to enable children to reflect on snacking, consumption of fizzy drinks and physical activity. Goal setting sheet to go home to parents to complete with child. 1:1 goal setting interview Parent's evening (child involvement - Forum Theatre) | E, F (see Table 3) |
Component 4 Reinforcement activities - one term post-intervention Autumn term (Yr 6) | Stay motivated by helping children to monitor, assess and adapt goals | Whole school assembly followed by drama workshop to remind school/children of messages. PSHE lesson to remind children of messages and goals. Children monitor goals on personalised chart Class to deliver assembly about the project to rest of school 1:1 goal supporting interview to discuss facilitators/barriers and to plan new coping strategies. | G, H, I (see Table 4) |