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The Executive Functioning Questionnaire is a tool designed to assess various aspects of executive functioning in individuals, particularly students. Executive functions are cognitive processes that help with managing oneself and one’s resources to achieve a goal. These functions include skills such as impulse control, planning, prioritising, emotional regulation, task initiation, and working memory. Purpose The primary purpose of this questionnaire is to identify specific areas of executive functioning that may need development or support. By evaluating responses to various statements, educators, psychologists, or parents can pinpoint strengths and weaknesses in a student’s executive functioning skills. Usage The questionnaire typically includes a series of statements related to different executive functions. Respondents (teachers, parents, or the students themselves) indicate whether each statement is true (Yes) or not true (No) for the individual being assessed. The areas covered in the questionnaire include:

The purpose of this intervention is to enhance the working memory of pupils aged 7-11 years old through a structured, multi-faceted approach. By simplifying instructions and breaking them into smaller chunks, pupils can better understand and retain information. Engaging in memory games and using visual aids supports the development of recall skills in a fun and interactive manner. Tools like flashcards and digital apps provide additional opportunities for practice and reinforcement. Repetition and practice ensure that information is retained over the long term, while creating songs or rhymes makes learning sequences enjoyable and memorable. Overall, this intervention aims to improve pupils’ working memory, thereby enhancing their ability to learn and perform academically.

This comprehensive 6-week intervention plan is designed to help children aged 7-11 develop their executive function skills, with a specific focus on response inhibition. The plan includes support strategies and activities for each week, aimed at teaching and reinforcing these skills in an engaging and practical manner.

To help pupil develop self-regulation, emotional management, and positive peer interactions by engaging in structured social skills and emotional literacy activities. This will foster improved behavioural responses, self-awareness, and the ability to manage impulses in school settings.