News
2nd November 2007
R time materials for Anti-Bullying Week can be downloaded from here.
28th July 2007
Is SEAL missing the mark? R time's latest publication is available as a free download.
25th June 2007
R time has been invited to present a workshop at the International Bullying Prevention Asscociation's conference in Florida US 5th - 8th November 2007
14th March 2007
From: Margaret James, Headteacher, Ellistown Primary School, Leicestershire
R time has had a most significant impact on the personal and social development of the children at Ellistown School. Our children enjoy the R time activities, and are developing a wider circle of people they can work with, play with and be supported by. It has reduced the ammount of 'falling out' as children are able to negotiate with each other and respect each other's views. Behaviour has greatly improved. Our children are now able to co-operate better and lessons involving collaborative work are far more successful as our children have both the language and the skills to work together productively.
No longer in Year 6 do we hear "I dont want to work with you". Boys have no problem working with girls, negative body language is reduced and the improvement in the classroom is tangible..
R time takes up such a small amount of time but has a massive amount of impact. It is one of the best things any school could introduce.
From: David Kershaw. Year Seven Tutor & Head of Science, Da Vinci Community College. Derby
R time has truely changed the way I teach. It is the only initiative I have come accross which teaches and models things which we expect children to learn to do, but never teach them.
13th March 2007
R time in Plymouth
We are currently embarking on a year long implementation and evaluation of R time in Plymouth starting with early years settings. The project started in early 2007 with a small group of interested pre-schools and schools who were willing to receive detailed training in the approach and trial the materials in settings with support from educational psychologists and early years advisory staff. Following this initial 'pilot' we have now undertaken a substantial launch of R time with over 60 early years settingsand plan to follow this up with distributed training and support over the rest of the year. This will result in R time being implemented in over 100 early years settings in Plymouth. Alongside this we plan to evaluate the effectiveness of the approach from the perspective of children, practitioners and staff involved in supporting the implementation. This evaluation element should be completed in early 2008.
Should anyone wish to discuss this project with staff in Plymouth they may contact:
Will Roberts (Senior Educational Psychologist) or
Liz Hampton (Educational Psychologist)
on 01752 224962.
2nd November 2006
R time becomes a member of 'anti bullying alliance' Network.
20th October 2006
Feedback from delegates on the “R-Time in support of SEAL and Behaviour” conference
Thursday, 19th October 2006
Loved the atmosphere created from the very start.
I can’t believe how emotional I have felt all day butfor all the right reasons. Belief is a wonderful thing.
Enjoyable and humorous.
Trainers warm and approachable.
Atmosphere great!
Can’t wait to try it!
The process and practical activity – so effective but simple.
Thought provoking practical sessions that I’m eager to take back to school to share and try.
Fantastic – wish the whole school could attend.
Will really benefit the children in my school when R Time is implemented.
Fantastic training.
Both speakers use real-life and practical experiences and scenarios – a breath of fresh air!
Talks kept lively and not too long!
Very interesting – can see myself using and promoting this approach within my role.
Can see the impact of using this in schools.
It was a pleasure and a privilege to attend this course.
Good presentation – giving sound knowledge of what R Time is and how it should be applied.
Thank you for a very interesting and inspiring day.
Relates to SEAL and the five aspects.
Great course leaders, resources and ideas.
All the delivery was handled sensitively and well structured.
Enjoyed it from beginning to end.
Excellent leaders!
3rd October 2006
We have been experiencing problems with our on line Order Form from Wednesday 27th September until today. If you used this facility over this period please contact us by email to check that we have received your order.
The problem is now resolved.
19th September 2006
Training courses and Conferences added for Autumn Term 06
4th September 2006
'Activities to Support S.E.A.L.' published
13th July 2006
Download section launched
13th June 2006
An external evaluation of R time:
Carried out by the Educational Psychology Service in Leicestershire during 2004/5
In response to the fact that over 150 primary schools in Leicestershire use R time, the Leicestershire Educational Psychology Service set out to evaluate the benefits of R time. We chose a sample of Leicestershire primary schools that were intending to introduce the programme at the start of the 2004 academic year. The main aim of the study was to measure the impact of R time on relationships, social inclusion and anti-bullying. Furthermore, we wished to assess the affect of R time on contentment within school and pupils sense of self-worth.
Conclusion
As an outcome of R time, children have a greater awareness of others, which translates into a greater respect and tolerance of individual differences. Reported self-worth remains high and relatively consistent throughout the study. Children previously described as ‘quiet’ or ‘shy’ are reported to develop a greater self-confidence and have opportunities to expand their social circles. R time appears to have had a positive effect on children’s self-reported contentment in their school life and daily lessons.
If you require more information about this research please contact
Caroline Trimmingham or Rob Osborn at:
Anti-Bullying Strategy Team Educational Psychology Service OEM Building Whiteacres Cambridge Road Whetstone Leicester LE8 6ZG
Tel: 0116 284 5100
For a full copy of the evaluation report go to our Download section in the Main Menu
