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Child Outcomes at the MBS: A Quantitative Study
A quantitative study following the outcomes of children during their time at the Mulberry Bush, focusing on changes in socio-emotional development, behaviour, educational achievement and attachment.
About the project
Four cohorts of pupils were followed, twenty-three boys and thirteen girls, each for a consecutive three-year period.
Key findings
- Children made significant academic improvement.
- Pupils made significant progress in emotional development.
- During their time at the school, children had significantly fewer incidents of aggression and anti-social behaviour.
- Pupils were increasingly able to self-regulate.
- The picture was less clear regarding attachment style.
Publication
Gutman, L.M., Vorhaus, J., Burrows, R. and Onions, C. (2018). A longitudinal study of children's outcomes in a residential special school. Journal of Social Work Practice, 32(4), 409–421.
For a copy of the full report, please email Caryn Onions at conions@mulberrybush.org.uk.