Khulisa programmes are supported by a Theory of Change (ToC attached), underpinned by child development theories and understanding of the impact of trauma. In 2019-20 a study with the University of Sussex found participants started the programme with a wellbeing score below the national average (20.7 SWEMWBS scale). After just 6 weeks, 68% reported improved wellbeing, ranking above national average. A paired t-test indicates the reported improvement among our participants is statistically significant. It found:
- 67% reported improved social skills
- 63% reported improved wellbeing,resilience and self-regulation
- 92% of professionals planned to do things differently as a result of our training
Khulisa uses a robust evidence base which shows that social and emotional learning reduces mental health issues, helps manage behavioural difficulties & promotes not only academic attainment but lifelong learning & success. We specifically target positive changes in the following four areas: emotional self-regulation; coping skills, resilience, social and emotional wellbeing.
During our Face It programmes from 2021 to 2022, we have seen an improvement in all four of our key areas; out of the young people who completed the programmes:
- 60% reported increased positive emotional regulation;
- 77% reported that they have used coping skills;
- 73% reported improved pro social skills;
- 71% reported improved resilience; and
- 60% reported improved wellbeing.
Impact