Coaching

Positive outcomes depend on the extent to which The PATHS^® Programme for Schools (UK Version) Curriculum is implemented as designed.

The programme has been designed to be age and developmentally appropriate for children. However, its success in delivering the evidenced outcomes for children depends largely upon the skills and abilities that teachers delivering it can bring to ensure that it is implemented and provided as designed.

The Barnardo’s Coaching and Implementation Plan has two primary purposes:

1. Fidelity

Research on professional development has found that for teachers to implement The PATHS^® Programme for Schools (UK Version) with fidelity, they need ongoing support in the context in which they are implementing the programme. Group trainings, as planned, help teachers understand the concepts and philosophical underpinnings of an intervention, and become familiar with curriculum content, but it is the ongoing support that they receive in the classroom from an experienced coach that is critical to ensuring that teachers transfer what they learn in the training to actual practice in the classroom. The support offered by Barnardo’s is designed to ensure that teachers receive high quality training as well as support in the classroom.

2. Quality Assurance

The training and coaching support will help improve programme delivery in The PATHS^® Programme for Schools (UK Version) in the following ways:

It will provide information on the fidelity with which the teachers implement the programme and help to understand what challenges or obstacles are faced in implementation;
It will provide teachers with new and innovative ideas developed locally by Barnardo’s coaches and teachers,
It will provide teacher feedback on both possible improvements as well as how to improve integration with other academic areas including language and literacy, social studies, and science,
It will provide information on the frequency, duration, and perceived usefulness of the coaching process in order to improve and streamline the process; and
It will identify barriers and other supports to implementing the programme effectively.

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I found the modelled lessons particularly useful to see how experienced PATHS teachers use the lesson script as a guide but are able to adapt their lessons to suit their style/the needs of the class/their own experiences.
PATHS^® teaches us how to feel other people’s feelings and treat them the way you would like to be treated

Sabrina, Year 3, Vauxhall Primary School, London
“The Coaching support over the 4 years has made all the difference in how well embedded PATHS® has become in our school and in the staff's level of enthusiasm for PATHS®. Our two coaches have both been fantastic role models and cheerleaders for the delivery of PATHS® and a great emotional support to the staff.” (NI Principal)
PATHS^® has taught me that all feelings are OK but the way we react is sometimes not OK.

Oyinade, Year 5, St Alfege with St Peter’s Primary School, London
The children are more emotionally aware since the start of the programme.

Kat Vallely, Reception teacher, St Alfege with St Peter’s Primary School, London
I like PATHS^® Pupil of the Day because people give me nice compliments

Melissa Year 5, St Alfege with St Peter’s Primary School, London
PATHS^® is a time when we all gather around in a calm and safe place and talk about what happens to us and different feelings.

Mariam, Year 4, Vauxhall Primary School, London
Control signals help you with your body language and help you to stay calm.

Aicha, Year 4, Vauxhall Primary School, London
As a new school coming into the PATHS^® programme I have found the support given by the Barnardo’s coaches to be encouraging, positive and warm. Their approach to staff who have been initially hesitant and concerned has been really supportive, while they have been very encouraging with those teachers who are more motivated by the programme! As the coordinator within my school I couldn't ask for better support.

Jane Grant, Knockbreda Primary School, Belfast
“The Coaching support over the 4 years has made all the difference in how well embedded PATHS® has become in our school and in the staff's level of enthusiasm for PATHS®. Our two coaches have both been fantastic role models and cheerleaders for the delivery of PATHS® and a great emotional support to the staff.” (NI Principal)

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