Frequently Asked Questions

For Principals

  • The project runs over two years. It requires release time for two Implementation Coaches (approx. 0.1 FTE/week), attendance at termly Zoom meetings, and allocated staff development days for whole-school training.

  • We use a rigorous data collection framework involving the Macquarie University School Anxiety Scale and staff self-assessments at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months to track improvements in anxiety levels and teacher confidence.

For Parents

  • The "Anxiety Coach" course is designed to be accessible for busy parents. It can be delivered in a few sessions by the school or completed as a self-paced online module.

  • While no program offers a guaranteed "cure," our data shows a statistically significant reduction in anxious behaviors when parents and teachers use consistent strategies to challenge, rather than accommodate, anxiety.

For Partners

  • Research and data analysis are conducted by Hilton Education Consulting, ensuring independent verification of our project outcomes.

For Students

  • No! The lessons are part of your normal PDHPE class. They are designed to help you understand your feelings better and give you tools to feel calmer and braver.