Research - Ebbett Park Primary School

Children Massaging Children (CMC) - Dp P.E. Jill Morgan (Dip Tch, ND RMT), Eastern Institute of Technology, Hastings, New Zealand 2006
In May 2006 Jill Morgan researched the effects of the Children Massaging Children (CMC) programme on 140 pupils over a 17 week period at Ebbett Park Primary School in Hastings this year. A control school was used in the study. Changes were measured using the Burnett Self Scale. Children Massaging Children (CMC) meets requirements of School Curriculum in the subject of Hauora.

The following findings were made:

• Improved relationship with their peers
• Improved ability to do school work
• Improved relationship with their father
• Improved physical ability

In order to be able to teach and supervise children for the massage programme, teachers must first attend a CMC workshop. This involves information on how touch deprivation can affect mental capacity then actively learning the massage programme.

Discovery - Dr. Peter O’Connor, Adjunct Associate Professor, Faculty of Education and Social Work, University of Sydney, Australia 2008
In June 2008, Dr Peter O'Connor evaluated the Discovery Programme. The evaluation of Discovery revealed that: -Discovery is a programme which provides a safe and supportive environment for caregivers and young children to build stronger attachment and bonding; -Parents and caregivers overwhelmingly felt the programme was successful in achieving this aim, Parents and caregivers reported improvements or enhancements to their relationship and new skills in diffusing tense moments at home.

Please click here for a detailed report on the findings of this research. To contact Jill Morgan please email: jmorgan@eit.ac.nz or phone 06 974 8000, ext 5425.

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