PArents, Teachers and CHildren WORKing together (PATCHWORK)

INTERVENTION: Schools are randomised into 1 of 3 arms: Following initial screening, all parents who meet the inclusion criteria will be invited into the arm to which the school is randomised. Arm 1 ? Parents will be invited to take part in a three session group parent training programme. Teachers will receive an educational training package that covers the strategies being discussed with the parents (combined intervention) Arm 2 ? Parents will be invited to take part in a three session group parent training programme (parent‐only intervention) Arm 3 ? no intervention control arm CONDITION: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, inattention, overactivity, impulsiveness ; Mental and Behavioural Disorders ; Disturbance of activity and attention PRIMARY OUTCOME: Short version of Conners? Teacher and Parent Rating Scales Revised, completed at baseline and follow‐up (2 weeks, 3 months, 6 months after intervention) SECONDARY OUTCOME: 1. Parental burden (SDQ); 2. Parental well‐being (Malaise Inventory); 3. Child quality of life (EQ5DY); ; Measured at baseline and follow up (3 months and 6 months after intervention) INCLUSION CRITERIA: 1. Parents of 4 to 8 year old children 2. Parents of children who score 6 or above on the hyperactivity/inattention subscale of the Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire, parent version (SDQ)