Overview
Alignment with Be You Domains
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Mentally Healthy Communities
Alignment with Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
- Children have a strong sense of identity
- Children are connected with and contribute to their world
- Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
- Children are confident and involved learners
- Children are effective communicators
Alignment with Australian Curriculum
- Health and PE
Target audience
- Primary school
Target groups
- Whole school
- Whole class
- Small group
- Individual
Program delivery
Not provided
Aims
Life Skills Go is an interactive blended learning online solution for teachers and students across Australia and New Zealand to develop and measure the social, emotional and physical learning skills of primary school children aged 5 to 12 years. The program aims to improve school wellbeing and academic results, increase resilience, self-regulation and problem-solving skills, foster growth mindsets, build self-awareness and emotional intelligence, and establish positive-relationship skills. Life Skills Go provides guided activities, lesson materials, animations and assessments.Program theory
The learning content of Life Skills Go draws on the core competencies established by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), OECD, and the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) in their social emotional learning frameworks. The programs also incorporates mindfulness science and positive psychology principles. It is aligned to the Australian Curriculum.Topics
All lessons are stage-based. The Life Skills Go online learning platform works on 6 areas of a child's development. These are self-awareness, self-management, physical awareness, social awareness, positive relationships and wise decisions.Cost
Program structure
Hundreds of stage-based lessons, plus brain breaks, meditations, mindfulness activities and resources to use in the classroom. One to 2 lessons per week.Instructor
- Educator
- Psychologist
- Wellbeing leader
Instructor training
There is the initial training of one hour, and support provided. There are also free webinars and teachers have access to further training.Supporting resources or materials available with program
- Manual
- Online webinars
- Posters
Other materials
Not provided
Ongoing support
Ongoing phone contact. Full-time support desk accessible via phone, email or through the platform.Parent involvement
- Attend information sessions
- Written information provided to parents
Origin of program
Australia
Life Skills Group
Program authors
Nikki Bonus, Sally Boardman
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. |
Yes |
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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 |
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Ongoing instructor support provided during study
Whether ongoing support is provided. |
Comprehensive |
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). |
Upper primary (5-6) |
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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. |
Australian Capital Territory New South Wales Northern Territory Queensland South Australia Tasmania Victoria Western Australia |
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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: 10 November 2020