Second Step
| Name | Second Steps |
|---|---|
| Target Audience | Early childhood (3-5 years) Middle childhood (6-12 years) |
| CfC Objective | Supporting Families and Parents Early Learning and Care Create Strong Child-Friendly Communities School Transition and Engagement |
| Organisation | Positive Pieces Education |
| Delivery Setting | School-based, community-based |
| Description | Second Step is a universal program designed to increase students’ school success/ school-readiness, improve peer relationships, and decrease problem behaviours by promoting social-emotional competence and self-regulation. Curriculum differs according to age groups. |
| Delivered to | Children aged 4-13. |
| Delivered by | Teachers, counsellors |
| Program Structure | Second Step learning kits are available for children at each age level: positivepieces.com.au/second-step/ |
| Training | Online training included for all users with purchase of program. |
| Cost |
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| Contact | Phone: 1300 769 919 Email: info@positivepieces.com.au Website: positivepieces.com.au |
| Evaluation and effectiveness | Second Step has undergone multiple RCTs . The program has been shown to be beneficial as a universal, health promotion and preventative program for preschool and kindergarten-aged children. Results also show significant improvements in social, emotional, problem solving skills and lower frequency of disruptive behaviour (including verbal and physical aggression) post implementation in the classroom. A full list of research findings is available at: positivepieces.org/research |