A game of cricket during the school day can help improve pupils’ behaviour and lead to calmer classrooms, a report suggests.
Pupils involved in England’s national school cricket scheme, Chance to Shine, also appeared more confident and motivated, an evaluation of it says.
The gentleman’s game is also effective in teaching good sportsmanship, the Loughborough University report adds.
Cricket also helps pupils deal with setbacks, the study says.
Chance to Shine programme runs regular cricket coaching and competitive matches in 4,000 primary schools and secondary schools in England.
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