The Impact of DISCOVER

Evaluation and student feedback are embedded in the DISCOVER approach. We use sets of standardised mental health questionnaires to explore and analyse students’ mental health and wellbeing before and after the workshop day, in each school in which we work.. We also collate student and teacher views of our work, their DISCOVER goals and the impact on their lives, and their recommendations to improve the experience. .
Students and teachers have identified that DISCOVER has had an impact on specific school and home behaviour and attitudes, including:

  • Increased ability to focus on and prioritise schoolwork
  • Improved time management and problem solving
  • Improved self-esteem and confidence
  • Improved capacity to deal with anxiety provoking situations
  • Improved interactions with peers and family
  • Better sleep and more daytime energy

Participating, schools receive a detailed DISCOVER report of the programme’s impact on students’ wellbeing. This report and any relevant recommendations can also be used for OFSTED or other school reviews. Please contact Dr Irene Sclare, DISCOVER programme lead, on Irene.sclare@slam.nhs.uk or Dr Rhian Parham Rhian.parham@slam.nhs.uk for more details of our evaluation framework and outcomes.

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