Introduction: Early intervention for childhood
behavioural problems may help improve health and
educational outcomes in affected children and reduce the
likelihood of developing additional difficulties. The
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
guidelines for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD), a common childhood behavioural disorder,
recommend a stepped care approach for the
identification and management of these problems.
Parents of children with high levels of hyperactivity and
inattention may benefit from intervention programmes
involving behavioural management and educational
approaches. Such interventions may be further enhanced
by providing training and feedback to teachers about the
strategies discussed with parents. In relation to children
with high levels of hyperactivity, impulsiveness and
inattention, we aim to test the feasibility and effectiveness
of a parenting programme (with and without an
accompanying teacher session) in primary schools.