Evidence & Research
This page is under construction. We’re bringing together the research and evidence that inform the ROOTS framework and practice.
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Movement and wellbeing
Reviews of research with children and young people report associations between physical activity and aspects of mental health and wellbeing. This supports the value of offering movement as one possible route into participation, confidence and connection. It does not mean that movement has the same effect for every child.
Relationships and mental health
Research reviews also highlight the role of supportive relationships in children and young people’s mental health. ROOTS places a consistent, respectful relationship at the centre of its work and seeks to build connection with the adults and networks around the child.
What this means for ROOTS
The research offers a rationale for combining movement, relationship and reflection. ROOTS adapts activities to the child, the setting and the support network, rather than assuming one pathway fits everyone.
Evidence in context: these studies relate to broad areas of research, not a direct evaluation of the ROOTS programme. ROOTS will continue to develop its own monitoring and evaluation so learning can be reviewed over time.