Pilot study - OutoftheBox in schools

The OutoftheBox pilot in schools (June 2021 - June 2022) involved 19 storytellers working in over 20 church and community schools in the UK. Its purpose was to enable reflective practice both for the storytellers and for the team developing OutoftheBox. The findings from the feedback forms are summarised below and more details can be found in the paper here
OutoftheBox: 

• uses materials thats draw children into the story

• creates a calm atmosphere in the classroom

• models good relationships in the class

• enables children to process emotions and express feelings

• develops empathy and strengthens values

• OutoftheBox gives children agency and provides a springboard for play and creativity.

• encourages in depth thinking

• uses simple stories that are easy to tell

• is inclusive of children with SEN/EAL or of those who often opt out or who tend to be quieter

• becomes more effective over time

  “We are ethically called to make our schools and classrooms places where all students can walk in and, for that day or hour, take off the crushing weight of their armor, hang it on a rack, and open their heart to truly being seen.” Brené Brown

Watch interviews with teachers and other people using OutoftheBox in schools .

Read the Document Links to the National Curriculum, Ofsted and SIAMS Inspection Frameworks