Overview
Alignment with Be You Domains
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Early Support
Alignment with Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
- Children are confident and involved learners
- Children are connected with and contribute to their world
- Children are effective communicators
- Children have a strong sense of identity
- Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
Alignment with Australian Curriculum
- Health and PE
Target audience
- Early learning
Target groups
- Small group
Aims
Wings to Fly is a social and emotional wellbeing program for children from birth to five years. It is designed to support early childhood educators to optimise their practice to improve overall outcomes for children. The program focus is on building a way of working which supports children's social and emotional development and builds resilience. Educators will develop a better understanding of brain development and attachment theory, and engage in learning experiences to better cultivate calm, nurturing learning environments which prioritise connection and belonging for young children.Program theory
Wings to Fly is based upon social learning theory (Vygotsky), positive psychology (Seligman), neuroscience (Siegel and Perry), cognitive behaviour therapy (Beck and Ellis) and attachment theory (Bowlby).Topics
Modules include sense of identity; connectedness and belonging; feeling calm, breathing, sensory awareness; self-awareness; social awareness; learned optimism; problem-solving; resilience.Cost
Program structure
Two sessions (6 hours each) or 4 sessions (3 hours each).Instructor
- Educator
Instructor training
Two training sessions (6 hours each).Supporting resources or materials available with program
- Manual
- Online webinars
Ongoing support
Ongoing phone contact. One year of telephone or email support is provided. Mentoring follow-up is available after the completion of the training. Staff refresher available 3 years after completion of Wings to Fly.Parent involvement
- Attend information sessions
- Homework
Origin of program
Australia
Pathways to Resilience
Program authors
Debbie Miller
- Unit 9A, 10 Thomas St,West End QLD 4101 Australia
Ratings
Summary of evidence factors
This is a summary of the evaluation or research study characteristics that contribute to the program’s evidence rating.
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Positive impact on at least one outcome for children and/or young people?
The study reported positive outcomes. |
No |
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Link between program description and theory of change
Theory of change refers to whether there was a comprehensive description and illustration of how and why a desired change is expected to happen in a particular context. |
None |
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Study design
Type of study design reported. |
Pre-post cohort |
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Independence
The degree to which the program authors were involved in the research. |
None |
Summary of implementation factors
This is a summary of the program’s characteristics that contribute to its implementation rating.
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Feedback sought from participants
Participants enjoyed the program and understood its benefits. |
Yes |
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Feedback sought from instructors
Instructors enjoyed the program and understood its benefits. |
No |
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Groups program is not suitable for
Groups the program wouldn't be suitable for or that required further research to determine suitability. |
Not assessed |
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Training provided during study
The model of training provided. |
Face to face, all instructors, in person |
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Ongoing instructor support provided during study
Whether ongoing support is provided. |
Yes |
Context
This is a summary of the context in which the evidence for the program was established.
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Study Participants
Pre school, primary school (Foundation to Year 6), secondary school (Years 7 to 12). |
Early learning |
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Country of Study/s
The location in which the evidence or research was conducted. |
Australia |
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Location of Study/s in Australia
The state (or states) the program was assessed in Australia. |
QLD |
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Evaluation of program in culturally and linguistically diverse populations
Provider has included culturally and linguistically diverse people when assessing the program. |
No |
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Evaluation of program in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people
Provider has included Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples when assessing the program. |
No |
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Evaluation of program in low socioeconomic groups
Program has evaluated a diverse socio-economic population in their research. |
No |
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Developmental based adaptations to program design and delivery
Shorter sessions for younger students or activities are adjusted for age appropriateness. |
No |
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Evaluation of program in children and young people with disability and/or learning difference
Provider has included participants with a disability or learning difference when assessing the program. |
No |
Last updated: 19 November 2021