A priority for us all is understanding how we as educators can respond to the adverse impact of these challenging and uncertain times on mental health. Good mental health for staff, children and young people begins with awareness raising and the development of an open, inclusive culture where individuals feel comfortable in talking about their wellbeing and supported in nurturing healthy self-care practice. The creation of a caring and compassionate Wellbeing Culture enables everyone to thrive in our new normal school communities.

Teachers and educators are uniquely placed to be positive role models by demonstrating the life-enhancing skills pupils need to help time-limit and mitigate anxiety and stress caused by the challenges of modern life and events.

As Ginott¹ says of teachers:
1H. (1976) Teacher and Child, Macmillan New York

Do-BeMindful empowers staff, parents/carers, children and young people to care for their own mental and emotional wellbeing. We offer an evidence-based whole-school approach to wellbeing, focussing on staff first: our most precious resource.

Our unique Do-BeMindful 3 Year Whole-School Programme to  develop, embed and sustain a supportive and compassionate culture has already delivered positive, measurable outcomes in over 500 schools and Early Years Settings. Our Programmes are for staff, Early Years, Primary and Secondary pupils and parents/carers. They equip participants with practical knowledge of self-care and personal mental wellbeing, while nurturing the emotional resilience needed to cope with uncertainty and stress. 

Each Do-BeMindful programme builds life-enhancing skills, tools and habits  that foster emotional and mental wellbeing in fun and enriching ways. Programmes include inspirational learning notes, guided experiential practices, inspiring videos, learner-led activities, reflection exercises, inspiring lesson plans linked to the Curriculum, access to an online community that offers peer-to-peer support and facilitates sharing of innovative ideas. For more information see our programmes For Educators, Early Years, Primary and Secondary.