Evaluating the Incredible Years School Readiness Parenting Programme - PARENT INFORMATION SHEET-
Principal Researcher: Kirstie Cooper (PhD Student) Supervisors: Dr. Tracey Bywater
Dr. David Daley
Invitation
We would like to invite you to take part in this research study. Please take your time to read this information sheet. This sheet will tell you what the research is about, and what you will be asked to do if you decide to take part.
What is the aim of this study?
The study is looking at children readiness for school. We aim to find out how supportive parents find the Incredible Years School Readiness Parenting Programme, and how
successful it is in helping parents prepare their children for full-time school. The programme will be running in eight primary schools in North Wales during 2010/2011.
Why have I been asked to take part?
We are looking for families who have not attended the School Readiness programme. You have been asked to take part because you are the parent of a child aged 3-5 years, and your child started nursery or reception class in September 2010.
Do I have to take part?
It is entirely voluntary whether or not you decide to be part of this research project. If you do decide to take part, please keep this information sheet to refer to, and please sign the consent forms and keep a copy for yourself. You are free to withdraw from the research at any time and you do not need to give a reason.
What will I be asked to do?
If you decide to take part, a member of a small research team will visit you three times in your home. You will have a first visit from the research team in September 2010. Your second visit will take place sometime in March 2011, and your final visit in September 2011. The visits will take about one hour.
During the home visits we will ask you to fill out four short questionnaires about you and your child. These should take you 30 minutes to complete. For the next 30 minutes, we are
asking permission to observe you and your child playing together, and for this to be videotaped. The videotapes will only be watched by members of the research team for research purposes. Ysgol Seicoleg Llawr Isaf Adeilad Nantlle Safle’r Normal Prifysgol Bangor Bangor Gwynedd. LL57 2PZ. Ffôn: 01248 383 758 Ffacs: 01248 382 652 E-bôst: [email protected] [email protected] School of Psychology Ground Floor Nantlle Building Normal Site Bangor University Bangor Gwynedd LL57 2PZ Tel: 01248 383 758 Fax: 01248 382 652 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]
For the first half of the observation, you will be observed playing with your child. For the final half of the observation, you will be given a children’s book from the research team and be observed while you and your child read the book together. You will be given a different book to read during each of the three visits. Your child will be able to keep the three books, as a thank you for taking part in the study.
What are the benefits of taking part in this study?
If you decide to take part, you will have the chance to contribute to a new, exciting research study looking at children’s readiness for school. Your child will also receive three colourful reading books in either welsh or English.
What are the possible disadvantages or risks of taking part?
There are no disadvantages or risks. We have done everything we can to make sure that no harm will come to you or your child during the course of this study. All members of the research team have had thorough criminal checks. Researchers are experienced in using all measures, and are trained observers.
Will our details be kept confidential?
Yes. To ensure confidentiality and data protection, the contact details and identity of participants will not be disclosed to anyone other than the main research team. When we write up the findings we will only report the information for the group as a whole. All
information relating to you and your family i.e. consent forms and contact details will be kept in a locked filing cabinet in Bangor University. Your data will be entered into a computer database using an identification number not your name.
What about the results of the study?
The anonymous results may be published in a scientific journal in the future, as well as presented to your Local Education Authority. Both your child’s and your own identification will remain confidential. We will send you a general summary of the research findings at the end of the project.
Who can I contact if I have more questions?
If you need to know any more about the study, you can either: call Kirstie on 01248 382673, email her at [email protected], or write to her at Incredible Years Wales, Nantlle Building, Normal Site, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2PZ.
In the case of any complaints about the conduct of this study, please contact Professor Oliver Turnbull, Head of School, School of Psychology, Bangor University, Gwynedd, LL57 2DG.
Thank you for taking the time to read this information sheet - We look forward to working with you -
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Evaluating the Incredible Years School Readiness Parenting Programme - PARENT INFORMATION SHEET-
Principal Researcher: Kirstie Cooper (PhD Student) Supervisors: Dr. Tracey Bywater
Dr. David Daley
Invitation
We would like to invite you to take part in this research study. Please take your time to read this information sheet. This sheet will tell you what the research is about, and what you will be asked to do if you decide to take part.
What is the aim of this study?
The study is looking at children readiness for school. We aim to find out how supportive parents find the Incredible Years School Readiness Parenting Programme, and how
successful it is in helping parents prepare their children for full-time school. The programme will be running in eight primary schools in North Wales during 2010/2011.
Why have I been asked to take part?
We are looking for families who have not attended the School Readiness programme. You have been asked to take part because you are the parent of a child aged 3-5 years, and your child started nursery or reception class in September 2010.
Do I have to take part?
It is entirely voluntary whether or not you decide to be part of this research project. If you do decide to take part, please keep this information sheet to refer to, and please sign the consent forms and keep a copy for yourself. You are free to withdraw from the research at any time and you do not need to give a reason.
What will I be asked to do?
If you decide to take part, a member of a small research team will visit you three times in your home. You will have a first visit from the research team in February 2011. Your second visit will take place sometime in August 2011, and your final visit in February 2012. The visits will take about one hour.
During the home visits we will ask you to fill out four short questionnaires about you and your child. These should take you 30 minutes to complete. For the next 30 minutes, we are
asking permission to observe you and your child playing together, and for this to be
Blynyddoedd Rhyfeddol Cymru Ysgol Seicoleg Llawr Isaf Adeilad Nantlle Safle’r Normal Prifysgol Bangor Bangor Gwynedd. LL57 2PZ. Ffôn: 01248 383 758 Ffacs: 01248 382 652 E-bôst: [email protected] [email protected]
Incredible Years Wales School of Psychology Ground Floor Nantlle Building Normal Site Bangor University Bangor Gwynedd LL57 2PZ Tel: 01248 383 758 Fax: 01248 382 652 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]
videotaped. The videotapes will only be watched by members of the research team for research purposes.
For the first half of the observation, you will be observed playing with your child. For the final half of the observation, you will be given a children’s book from the research team and be observed while you and your child read the book together. You will be given a different book to read during each of the three visits. Your child will be able to keep the three books, as a thank you for taking part in the study.
What are the benefits of taking part in this study?
If you decide to take part, you will have the chance to contribute to a new, exciting research study looking at children’s readiness for school. Your child will also receive three colourful reading books in either welsh or English.
What are the possible disadvantages or risks of taking part?
There are no disadvantages or risks. We have done everything we can to make sure that no harm will come to you or your child during the course of this study. All members of the research team have had thorough criminal checks. Researchers are experienced in using all measures, and are trained observers.
Will our details be kept confidential?
Yes. To ensure confidentiality and data protection, the contact details and identity of participants will not be disclosed to anyone other than the main research team. When we write up the findings we will only report the information for the group as a whole. All
information relating to you and your family i.e. consent forms and contact details will be kept in a locked filing cabinet in Bangor University. Your data will be entered into a computer database using an identification number not your name.
What about the results of the study?
The anonymous results may be published in a scientific journal in the future, as well as presented to your Local Education Authority. Both your child’s and your own identification will remain confidential. We will send you a general summary of the research findings at the end of the project.
Who can I contact if I have more questions?
If you need to know any more about the study, you can either: call Kirstie on 01248 382673, email her at [email protected], or write to her at Incredible Years Wales, Nantlle Building, Normal Site, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2PZ.
In the case of any complaints about the conduct of this study, please contact Professor Oliver Turnbull, Head of School, School of Psychology, Bangor University, Gwynedd, LL57 2DG.
Thank you for taking the time to read this information sheet - We look forward to working with you -