Mental health programme could improve classroom behaviour

A MENTAL health programme for primary schools, similar to one successfully working in Scotland, could improve behaviour in the classroom, a conference heard at the weekend.

The programme in the Fife area, called Being Cool in School, has been acclaimed for assisting teachers in dealing with bad behaviour.

Mike Ciesla, development co-ordinator of the programme, said it had been road tested and evaluated and had significant and positive outcomes.