Dartington - Social Research Unit

Taking KiVa to scale More than an RCT evaluation

Parallel focus groups Parents at schools implementing KiVa Policy makers/NGOs/practitioners/teachers

Discussion points What is the need for a programme like KiVa? How can we build demand for KiVa? How well does KiVa fit the local context? What is a sustainable roll-out model?

Focus group analysis Thematic analysis – Deductive strategy – Braun & Clarke (2006) methodology Coding transcripts

Preliminary summary Extent of bullying in Wales – Definitions – Variation

Preliminary summary Existing provision – National guidance – Anti-bullying policy – Local initiatives – Poor consistency – Lack of evaluation – Individual responsibility

Preliminary summary Positives about KiVa – Easy to implement – Consistency – Evidence – Voluntary programme

Preliminary summary Challenges – Logistics – Record keeping – Priorities – Cost – Short term initiative

Preliminary summary Taking KiVa to scale – Share positive messages – Identify the evidence – Welsh government endorsement – ESTYN inspections – Funding

Big questions … How can efforts to reduce bullying be promoted in a climate where the emphasis is on literacy and numeracy? How can the right balance be struck between the advantages of central direction and the advantages of local autonomy?