Mindfulness in Schools Project
For the flourishing of young minds
by Sarah Ingram A few weeks ago I was waiting for a lift from a colleague who was still in a meeting. The receptionist noticed that I had been there for a while and asked me if I wanted something to read whilst I waited. I told her no, thanks, I was quite happy just […]
There are significant changes ahead for schools in Wales. From September 2022, they will be delivering the new Curriculum for Wales which aspires to raise standards and attainment for all children and deliver an education system that is a “source of national pride and public confidence” (Kirsty Williams, Minister for Education). In this article, we […]
by Emma Goddard When I joined Mindfulness in Schools Project as an administrator a few years ago I must admit that I didn’t quite get what ‘mindfulness’ was, but it was a job I could do part-time and I enjoyed it, so I stayed. Then, in September 2017, I was given the opportunity to take […]
In an article for the Cambridge University Press report, Education Insights From Cambridge MiSP CEO, Chivonne Preston, talks about the ways mindfulness can equip learners from a wide range of contexts and backgrounds to thrive happily within a challenging and ever-evolving work landscape. “We do not know what specific knowledge our children are going to […]
by Ben Chalwin “If it’s good enough for you, it’s good enough for me.” Dodgy – Good Enough A chipped mug, a book with bent up pages and a seized rear windscreen wiper – all minor sources of irritation. In reality, these imperfections don’t have that much of a negative impact on how these […]
Here at MiSP we are happy to signpost organisations which share our values of providing mindfulness to children and young people with integrity and authenticity. Inward Bound Mindfulness Education UK (iBme UK) is part of a 30-year lineage of mindfulness retreats for young people that began in the US. Now in their 3rd year, we […]