Evaluation of Fit to Study, an intervention to optimise the benefit of PE for brain function in order to raise attainment

INTERVENTION: Participating schools are randomly allocated to either the intervention group or the control group. Intervention group: Participants receive the Fit to Study intervention. This consists of improving students brain function by improving attention and working memory, which in turn improves learning, resulting in a positive impact on attainment. The intervention includes twenty minutes per week of prescribed activity, designed to optimise the benefit of physical education (PE) for brain function. The intervention is delivered by PE teachers during scheduled lessons. As part of the intervention PE teachers receive training in how to deliver the intervention. Control group: Schools continue with business as usual. Participating students are followed up using their Pupil Key Stage 2 (KS2) scores obtained from the National Pupil Database (NPD) to measure their pre‐intervention attainment. Post‐intervention assessments will be carried out in June/July 2018 using the level 13 Progress in Maths test, provided by GL assessment. CONDITION: Educational attainment (Maths) ; Not Applicable ; Educational attainment (Maths) PRIMARY OUTCOME: Mathematical attainment is measured using the level 13 Progress in Maths test (provided at GL assessment) at the end of the school year. SECONDARY OUTCOME: There are no secondary outcome measures. INCLUSION CRITERIA: Pupils in Year 8 (aged 12‐13).