The Importance of Mindfulness in Schools

At its most basic level, mindfulness helps train attention to become more aware of what is happening in the present moment, rather than being caught up in what has happened or what might happen. At TMP College, our MiSP-trained staff deliver .b (pronounced dot-be) - the UK’s leading mindfulness curriculum for 11–18 year olds. .b stands for “stop and be” — a simple yet powerful practice at the heart of this ten-lesson course.

The Mindfulness in Schools Project (MiSP) is a UK-based charity that has been developing evidence-informed mindfulness curricula for young people and education staff for over 10 years. Their aim is to support the wellbeing of students and those who care for them by providing practical tools to live more confident, fulfilled lives, while also encouraging a positive shift in how schools approach mental health and wellbeing. MiSP’s programmes are underpinned by rigorous research and neuroscience and have been shown to be effective and engaging for learners of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Further impact data and case studies can be found at www.mindfulnessinschools.org.

At TMP College, we have already seen positive impacts on staff morale and wellbeing, teaching effectiveness, and students’ self-regulation and behaviour. We are now qualified to deliver an 8-week Introduction to Mindfulness course for staff, parents, and feeder schools. If this would be of interest, please contact Felix Roe at felixroe@tmpcollege.org.