Mindfulness in Schools
Mindfulness is widely used to improve mental health as a scientifically supported tool for wellbeing. It refers to a practice which leans into paying full attention to the present moment, without judgement.
People often use mindfulness to feel calmer, reduce stress, or stay focused.
It can be practiced through things like meditation, deep breathing, or just slowing down and being present during everyday tasks.
We have a long history of delivering Mindfulness to community settings, and are pleased to offer it to education settings, for both students and teachers.
Got a question?
We have put together some helpful information and FAQs to give you a clearer idea of what to expect. If your question isn’t answered here, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at cyp@hertsmindnetwork.org
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Yes. For most people mindfulness can be very beneficial. It can support you to reduce stress and anxiety, improve your focus and sleep, manage your emotions and help you to feel calmer and more present. It is commonly used in many settings, including schools.
If at any point, you feel overwhelmed, it is ok to stop.
No. You do not need any experience to join in with a mindfulness, or .breathe programme.
Please contact us at cyp@hertsmindnetwork.org, or call on 0208 189 8400 to speak to a member of the Children and Young People team.
To see how else we can support your school community, and/or to build bespoke wellbeing packages, please visit Spot the Signs and Emotional Wellbeing – WithYouth
Please contact us at cyp@hertsmindnetwork.org, or call on 0208 189 8400 to speak to a member of the Children and Young People team.
.breathe
.breathe is a 4 week programme introducing young people to the concept of Mindfulness, using fun, child relevant practices.
Through this 4 week programme, children will build an understanding of, and recognise the physiological mechanisms behind stress and anxiety, and equipping them with techniques using breath and mindfulness approaches to manage their responses.
Last year we delivered mindfulness to 540 year 6 children, with:
- 76% finding it help them sleep
- 61% reported it helped them concentrate at school or home more
- 55% found it reduced their stress and/or anxiety.
- 100% of teachers reported children benefits, with positive change noted.
We currently have funding from Hitchin Youth Trust to deliver this to all Year 6 students in Hitchin.
How does my school book?
If your school or community are interested in us delivering .breathe to you, please reach out to cyp@hertsmindnetwork.org for more information and costings.
We also offer bespoke training packages and wellbeing workshops to everyone involved in the education network – staff, volunteers, students and parents.
For wider training and emotional wellbeing workshops please visit Spot the Signs and Emotional Wellbeing