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Helping Local Authorities, Schools & Early Years Settings Feel Calmer, More Grounded & More Able to Cope

Over the years, working in schools and early years settings, one thing has become really clear – the pressure is real.

 

Staff are stretched, leaders are holding a lot and children are finding it harder to  regulate, focus and feel settled.

 

That’s where we come in.

 

We work alongside local authorities, schools and early years settings to support both staff and children with emotional wellbeing – in a way that actually fits into real, busy days.  Not adding more, just doing things differently.  From overwhelmed and firefighting…to calmer, more grounded and able to respond. 

 

Resilience, Equanimity, Acceptance, Managing Emotions, Self-Compassion, Gratitude, Kindness, Awareness, Attention, Connecting With Others
Who We Are Working With

We’ve been lucky to work closely with some brilliant local authorities:

  • Perth & Kinross – now in our third year, with 25 early years settings involved
  • Hull – 12 settings trained in emotional regulation and wellbeing
  • Rhondda Cynon Taf – supporting staff through wellbeing and regulation sessions
  • Renfrewshire – running The Grounded Leader Programme with Head Teachers

What we notice every time is the same – when staff feel calmer and more supported, everything else starts to shift too.

We also work directly with individual schools and early years settings who are looking for the same kind of support.

We see:

  • staff feeling calmer and less overwhelmed
  • leaders responding rather than reacting
  • children more settled and able to focus
  • a noticeable shift in the overall feel of a setting

These are the foundations that allow skills like resilience, collaboration and adaptability to grow.

"We use Mindful Moments between activities, and it’s made a real difference to the children’s focus, self-regulation, and the overall atmosphere in our setting.” Senior Early Years Officer, Glasgow
"We use Mindful Moments between activities, and it’s made a real difference to the children’s focus, self-regulation, and the overall atmosphere in our setting.” Senior Early Years Officer, Glasgow
Whole School Approach
What This Looks Like In Practice

We create space for staff and leaders to pause (which doesn’t happen often), to reflect, and learn simple ways to manage stress and stay regulated.

 

It’s not about big theory. It’s about small, practical things that actually work – in the middle of a busy day.

 

We help children learn to: notice what is going on inside, calm their bodies, focus their attention, pause before reacting and connect with others.

 

These are the building blocks for everything else – resilience, relationships and learning.

 

Everything we offer is designed to fit into what settings are already doing. Simple. Practical. No extra workload.  

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Let’s Talk About Wellbeing In Your Setting

If things are feeling stretched in your setting, or across your authority, you’re definitely not alone. And you don’t need to add more to already full plates – sometimes it’s about creating a bit of space and doing things differently. 

 

If you’d like to have a conversation about what this could look like where you are, just get in touch- enquiries@do-bemindful.com

 

For more information see our professional learning and innovative resources and programmes For Educators, Early Years, Primary and Secondary.

” A fantastic whole school programme that supports all staff in their own wellbeing. An essential part of any school’s toolkit for staff wellbeing. “

Head Teacher, Millbrook Primary, Newport, Wales

“ I can’t recommend Do-BeMindful enough. I am less reactive in situations, more kind to myself and I now know the importance of being fully present in the moment. ”

Member of support staff, Emneth Nursery, Norfolk, England

“ A life changing experience, Transformative for education. ”

Teacher, Neyland Primary School

“ Since taking part in Nurturing You, there’s a real shift in how we support each other. It’s helped us slow down, reflect, and bring more care and calm into how we work – with ourselves and the children. ”

Falkirk Council Early Years Team, Peripatetic Teacher

“ Eye-opening! Gave me a new perspective on how I see and deal with things. Being grateful to be alive and for all the things and people around me. Connecting with myself again and being present. Life’s not sunshine and rainbows but owning that and appreciating what you have will definitely benefit you and others. Be kind, Be patient, Be generous. ”

Teacher, St Clements Church of England Primary School, Manchester

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