School behaviour management strategies ineffective and may impact mental health

  • Research summary

Disciplinary behaviour management strategies are common in UK secondary schools. This includes sanctions such as detention and isolation.

Our Young People’s Advisory Group (YPAG) raised school discipline as something we should research. Our initial workshop with young people revealed negative experiences and impact on mental health and wellbeing.

Our Behaviour in Schools Study (BISS) aimed to find out more.

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The Behaviour in Schools Study: How does school discipline affect pupil mental health and wellbeing?