I’m not based in a school, how do I start to teach MiSP’s curricula? We know that many schools invite third party providers to deliver activities in schools. Here are some key factors to consider when contacting schools to offer to teach our mindfulness curricula to their children and young people… Build your credentials Schools […]
Our vision is that more children, regardless of background, have the opportunity to be taught mindfulness skills to help them manage difficulty, achieve their potential and flourish in life. Our charity can offer financial support via our Supported Places scheme to adults working in state-funded schools which face particular challenges … Schools with high levels […]
Where can I teach MiSP’s curricula outside of school? We are often asked if our curricula can be taught outside of a school setting. Our first priority is the health and wellbeing of the children and young people our curricula is taught to … MiSP trained teachers will already know that it is part of […]
THANK YOU! A huge thank you to all the UK and overseas schools and teachers who took part in our third #SchoolsSitTogether event on Wednesday 5th February. We had a brilliant response again with hundreds of children and adults taking part across the country and further afield. Once again the event really emphasised the power […]
There are disruptive pupils in my class. What should I do? Depending on the cohort, their age, their personalities and their experiences, teaching mindfulness to children and young people can be challenging. Remember that whilst a child may be disruptive, they and their peers may also simultaneously be absorbing a great deal of the lesson […]
On January 23rd, we held the first of our MiSP Reconnection & Continuing Professional Development Days in London in response to a number of requests from our community of trained teachers. The aim of the day was for people who have trained to teach .b and/or Paws b to connect with each other, share ideas, […]
Help! I’m the lone voice for mindfulness in my school. What can I do? It can be frustrating when you are trying to introduce mindfulness to your school when you don’t have whole school support, or if you are a lone voice, but every small step is a step closer. In our experience, introducing mindfulness […]
#2: How can I fund mindfulness in my school? Training to teach MiSP curricula costs an average of just £6 per pupil if, over a period, you teach it to 120 pupils. Below we consider how you can fund this, looking at existing funding in your school and other sources of funding. The Challenge A […]
We are offering financial support to teachers at the early stages of their careers to learn mindfulness for themselves and train to teach it to children. Applications will be welcome from all UK schools and awards made on a first come first served basis to individuals within four years of achieving Qualified Teacher Status … […]
Where can I network with other MiSP trained teachers? We know that training to teach mindfulness to children and young people with MiSP is a unique experience and there is often a great sense of community and warmth with other participants on the course. We hope to support our trained teachers and provide opportunities to […]