Evaluation of the Face It program for young people at risk of violence and school exclusion
Face It Evaluation
This study is testing a school program that helps young people at risk of getting into trouble or being excluded from school by using creative activities to improve their social and emotional skills.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 160 (estimated) |
| Ages | 13 Years to 15 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The Behavioural Insights Team Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (London and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06062732 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The Face It program is a school-based intervention aimed at young people at risk of offending and school exclusion. It focuses on developing social and emotional skills through creative techniques such as storytelling, art, and role-play, delivered over a six-week period. The program includes both group and individual sessions, tailored to meet the needs of participants, and is designed to help them reflect on the root causes of their challenging behavior. This pilot evaluation will assess the program's feasibility, acceptability, and potential impact on participants' emotional adjustment and behavior.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are students in years 9-10 who have experienced social adversity and have disengaged from education.
Not a fit: Students who are permanently excluded from school or those with severe mental health issues may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could help young people develop essential social and emotional skills, reducing the likelihood of future offending and school exclusion.
How similar studies have performed: Other school-based interventions targeting social and emotional skills have shown success, indicating potential for this approach, although this specific program is still in its early evaluation stages.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Students in years 9-10 * Students who speak functional English * Students who are willing to take part in the programme * Students who have experienced relational or social adversity * Students who have disengaged from education Exclusion Criteria: * Students who are permanently excluded or not in full-time mainstream education * Students with SEND who receive 1 to 1 support * Students with active, severe and unaddressed safeguarding or mental health risk(s) * Students who are actively receiving mental health support
Where this trial is running
London and 1 other locations
- Harris Academy Crystal Palace — London, United Kingdom (Recruiting)
- Graveney School — London, United Kingdom (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Tom McBride, MA
- Email: tom.mcbride@bi.team
- Phone: +44 7989 537 673
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.