Keep up to date with our latest news, read about the research behind the Decider Skills program, and read studies or testimonials from organisations implementing the Skills.
REPORT
University of Southampton's report into Upturn Young Person's Service 2017 using The Decider Life Skills.
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CASE STUDY
Evidence suggesting increased mental health and wellbeing problems with children gives a rationale for developing and delivering proactive interventions. The Decider Skills is a framework that aims to teach children skills to manage their emotions and wellbeing. This study looked at whether students who participate in the programme as a whole-school approach would demonstrate an increased ability to recognise and better manage their emotions as rated by themselves, their parents, and their teachers.
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IMPACT STORY
NEWSolutions CIC uses The Decider Life Skills to support children and adults in the community. Over the past 3 years, NEWSolutions has delivered Decider Skills to more than 800 children aged 8–10 across schools in Angus and Aberdeenshire. Here’s what Carole and Rachael, Therapeutic Resource Workers, say about the impact of The Decider Skills
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CASE STUDY
A Case Study of The Decider Skills being effectively used in a Prison
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IMPACT STORY
Specialist Occupational Therapist within SPRING service, Louise Paul, shares their thoughts on how implementing the Decider Skills has impacted the people they work with. Louise has also provided quotes from some of the women who attend their groups.
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REPORT
South Perthshire Community Mental Health Team have provided their most recent report on the impact of Decider Skills. They offer a structured yet informal space for individuals to develop essential life skills. Led by Karen and Ellie, these sessions empower participants to manage emotions, build resilience, and connect with others through shared experiences. They currently deliver reoccurring groups in 3 locations across South Perthshire as well as numerous 1:1's during clinic hours.
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CASE STUDY
KITE Autism Service in Kilkenny completed its first Decider Skills programme in 2025. The service enrolled a small group of participants and committed to reinforcing the skills after the course finished, embedding the approach into day‑to‑day practice.
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STUDY
Zoe Dillon and Laura Collins conducted research into the impact of collaborative co-facilitated groups, implementing the Decider Skills, with Experts by Experience (EBE) and mental health nurses. Read the poster for this research presentation below.
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