Sibs Talk Primary School Intervention
Many schools are working with pupils who are having problems at school because of their sibling experiences. Sibs Talk has been specifically designed, in consultation with siblings and schools, to help your school support these siblings.
Sibs Talk has been piloted in primary schools across England during 2017/18 and evaluated by the University of Warwick. The evaluation showed that Sibs Talk delivered positive outcomes for the pupils who took part.
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or Summary of Sibs Talk intervention evaluation.
‘Sibs Talk is an incredibly powerful tool, giving a voice to a group of vulnerable children; I would recommend it to every school!’
“The workshop was invaluable and I’m really looking forward to supporting children using the resources.”
“Absolutely attend. Sibling young carers sometimes get overlooked but have a vital role to play and we need to ensure they are supported.”
What is Sibs Talk?
Sibs Talk is a one-to-one support intervention for school staff to use with siblings in Key Stage 2. Its purpose is to improve siblings’ wellbeing and their engagement with learning. It is an activity booklet where each page is a short session for the sibling to work through with a member of staff. There are ten sessions that can be spread out over a term.
The activities in the booklet aim to:
- normalise the experiences that siblings have growing up in their families
- acknowledge the feelings that siblings have about their lives
- teach siblings coping strategies for dealing with difficult situations
- enable schools to make positive changes that enhance siblings’ school life.
How does Sibs Talk fit with other school initiatives?
Sibs Talk links in with school policies and initiatives on:
- Wellbeing and resilience
- Young carers
- Difference and diversity
- Anti-bullying and safeguarding
- SEND support.
‘Sibs Talk is put together with great understanding and thought for the experiences and feelings of these siblings. It is very easy to deliver with excellent training and preparatory resources.’
Charlotte Partridge, Assistant SENCO, St Andrew’s C of E Primary School, Hove
Sibs Talk has been evaluated by the University of Warwick which showed that Sibs Talk delivered positive outcomes for the pupils who took part.
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or Summary of Sibs Talk intervention evaluation.
Getting the Sibs Talk intervention for your school
The Sibs Talk offer:
- A two-hour online training session, next running on 5th May 2026 – 10am to 12 noon.
- One example Sibs Talk pack will be provided for each participant. Additional packs are priced at £40 for 5 packs – packs contain everything you need to complete the intervention including an activity booklet, stickers, and certificate
- Advice on how to identity siblings in your school and on evaluating the intervention outcomes
- Support for siblings at your school through our YoungSibs online service.
Cost:
£99
Additional Sibs Talk intervention packs for your pupils
5 packs £40
10 packs £70
20 packs £110
Book single places here
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