Teach .b Foundations Application

1. Ongoing commitment of a Teach .b Foundations teacher

Being a .b Foundations teacher is not just about teaching mindfulness. If mindfulness is to become an established part of the education of children and young people, it is vital that the highest standards of professionalism and evidence-based integrity are maintained. We believe that this is in the interests of all those teaching mindfulness and the educators learning it. We ask that anyone applying to train to teach .b Foundations understands and agrees to the prerequisites and to continue to adhere to these standards on an ongoing basis.

1.1 – Personal Mindfulness Practice

Having an established personal mindfulness practice allows you to:

Teach mindfully
Embody mindfulness
Model mindfulness to other teachers and school staff
Guide practices with awareness
Skilfully respond in enquiry appropriate to a professional setting

1.2 – Teaching Mindfulness to teachers and school staff

Ability to facilitate interest and engagement within a professional setting
Holding of an open and safe learning environment for teachers and school staff
Good communication skills
Skilful management of group dynamics

I have read the information on the ongoing commitments of a .b Foundations teacher set out above

2. Understand and commit to the prerequisites

2.1 – Completion of a Teacher Training Level 1 course as a teacher of mindfulness to adults with continued adherence to the UK Network for Mindfulness-Based teachers Good Practice Guidelines

.b Foundations is not designed to develop the skills needed to teach mindfulness to adults per se. This learning over 3 days has been developed to support adult mindfulness teachers with particular skills necessary for teaching other adults specifically in an educational setting. Therefore prior experience of teaching adult mindfulness is required as it provides a foundation for this further learning.

You must have taught one or more of the following courses at least twice before training in .b Foundations. The following courses are accepted: MBSR, MBCT, Finding Peace in a Frantic World, Breathworks or Mindfulness-Based Living Course (MBLC).

I confirm that I have completed a Teacher Training Level 1 course as a teacher of mindfulness to adults and adhere to the UK Network for Mindfulness-Based teachers Good Practice Guidelines. I give permission for MiSP to contact my teacher to confirm my attendance.

2.2 – A well-established formal practice of at least 20-30 consecutive minutes, on 6 out of 7 days a week

Such practices, commonly found in MBSR and MBCT courses, provide the scaffolding that underlies our curricula. It is therefore assumed that those who attend our 3-day Teach .b Foundations training courses have a well-embedded experiential understanding of the key practices involved.

I confirm that I have a well-established formal practice of at least 20-30 consecutive minutes, on 6 out of 7 days a week.

2.3 – Medical acknowledgment

The Teach .b Foundations course is intended as a training to introduce the 8-week .b Foundations programme to staff in educational settings.

While the course contains more didactic teaching than a traditional mindfulness teacher training, the days are still full and long, and involve extended periods of guided and non-guided mindfulness practices. As with any mindfulness course or retreat, it may not be for everyone. In particular, if you have recently experienced trauma or bereavement, or severe physical or mental illness, you should consult with your GP or other medical adviser before undertaking this, or any form of mindfulness training or practice.

For more information, please read the following article by Ruth Baer and Willem Kuyken.

If you wish to discuss any concerns you might have about the Teach .b Foundations course in this respect, please contact enquiries@mindfulnessinschools.org

Please confirm that you understand that this course is not a substitute for any medical treatment you might need.

I have read the information above and confirm I understand that this course is not a substitute for any medical treatment I might need. I agree that if I have, or have recently had, symptoms of physical or mental ill-health, it is my responsibility to consult with my doctor and/or other healthcare professionals and follow their advice

2.4 – Adhere to and will continue to adhere to meeting the UK Network for Mindfulness-Based teachers Good Practice Guidelines

Please read these guidelines carefully before applying.

I confirm that I adhere to and will continue to adhere to meeting the UK Network for Mindfulness-Based teachers Good Practice Guidelines.

I have read and agree to the Terms & Conditions for booking a Teach .b Foundations course AND THE Terms & Conditions of teaching the .b Foundations curriculum.

I have read and agree to MiSP using my data for the purposes set out in the Privacy Notice.

If, due to exceptional circumstances, you would like us to consider an alternative training pathway, please contact enquiries@mindfulnessinschools.org. Please note that we are unable to hold places until an application form is received.

If you do not meet one or more of the conditions above and would like more information and guidance about how to train .b Foundations in the future, please click here.

3. Complete the Application Form

Please read each question carefully, and respond as fully and accurately as possible.

Please select the Teach .b Foundations course you are applying for*
Please select a course from the drop down menu before proceeding with your application.
Name (This will be the name used on your certificate)*
Email Address*
Please check this carefully to ensure it is correct.
House number or name*
Street*
Town or City*
County or state*
Postcode*
Country*
Region*
Home telephone number (please include country code)*
Mobile telephone number (please include country code)*
Emergency Contact name and number whilst on the course:
Please give details of an emergency contact who will be available while you are on the course.
Name*
Number (Landline)*
Number (Mobile)*
Your Employment
Your Profession*
Your Employer*
Employer's Postcode*
Is your employer*
- A maintained school (incl. grammar school) or academy chain in the UK
- An independent school in the UK
- A council, LEA or other governmental body
- A non-UK school or other international educational body
- I am self-employed
- Other (please specify)
Please specify*
Name of school or place of work*
Postcode of school or place of work*
How is your attendance being funded?*
- Self-funded
- Other
To secure a place payment is due within 2 days of receiving the invoice.
To secure a place payment is due within 2 weeks of receiving the invoice.
Please provide the name and address of the organisation and the contact name and email address of the person we should send the invoice to:
Organisation name*
Organisation address*
Contact name*
Contact email address*
To what level have you completed training to offer mindfulness courses to adults?*
- Teacher Training Level 1
- Teacher Training Level 2
- Other
Please provide details of your adult mindfulness training*
Name of the organisation with whom you completed your adult Teacher Training*
State name of organisation*
Date*
DD slash MM slash YYYY
Teacher name*
Teacher contact details*
Please confirm that, since completing your Teacher Training to deliver mindfulness courses to adults, you have taught the full course in which you trained at least twice.*
- I confirm that, since completing my Teacher Training to deliver mindfulness courses to adults, I taught the full course in which I trained at least twice.
- Since completing my Teacher Training to deliver mindfulness courses to adults, I have not taught the full course in which I trained at least twice.
Please contact enquiries@mindfulnessinschools.org to discuss this further.
Any other special requirements or relevant information that you'd like us to know? e.g. any accessibility requirements, relevant health conditions/ allergies, other?
Where did you hear about this course?*
- Your school
- Another organisation
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- A MiSP Leaflet
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- Internet search
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Please state*
Please confirm you are over 18 years of age*
- I confirm that I am over 18 years of age
Please confirm your level of English*
- I confirm that I am able to speak and understand English to an Upper Intermediate Level, i.e. I am able to interact fluently with native speakers, communicate effectively and understand everyday language without the aid of an interpreter.
Are you applying for an Online course?*
- Yes
- No
I understand it is my responsibility to:*
- Use the Zoom test call function to test my camera, microphone and sound prior to the course.
I understand it is my responsibility to:*
- Ensure I can attend the training from a room with a closed door where I will not be interrupted. If I have no alternative but to attend the course from my workplace, I will ensure that my colleagues understand that I will not be available for work-related tasks or responsibilities such as supervising students or attending meetings.
I understand it is my responsibility to:*
- Use a computer which is resting on a hard surface (rather than using a handheld device for the training).
I understand it is my responsibility to:*
- Keep my camera on for the duration of the training.
I understand it is my responsibility to:*
- Bring a commitment to learning and a willingness to participate in this training.
We’d love to stay in touch.*
- I’d like to be kept up to date once I have completed Teach .b Foundations so I can find out about what’s on offer in the HUB, MiSP news and events, practice groups and training with MiSP in the future.
- I’d prefer not to be contacted