🧠 Why Mindfulness in Schools Matters

School life is fast-paced, demanding, and often emotionally overwhelming—for both children and staff. Between curriculum pressures, behaviour challenges, and the ever-growing mental health needs of pupils, it’s no surprise that burnout and stress are on the rise in education.

But here's the good news: mindfulness can make a real difference.

When children learn how to understand and regulate their emotions, they feel safer, calmer, and more ready to learn. They begin to respond instead of react, build confidence from within, and develop tools they can carry with them for life.

And it’s not just about the children.

Teachers and school staff deserve to feel supported too. Happy Little Humans helps educators reconnect with their own wellbeing, manage stress, and build classrooms where both adults and pupils can thrive. When staff feel calm, empowered, and energised, that energy ripples through the entire school community.

Because wellbeing isn’t a luxury in education—it’s the foundation for everything else.

Mindfulness Assemblies That Inspire Calm and Connection

Imagine starting the school day with a whole-school moment of calm—a chance for every child (and every adult!) to take a breath, reset, and feel grounded. That’s exactly what our Happy Little Humans Mindfulness Assemblies are designed to do.

These aren’t your average assemblies. They're uplifting, interactive, and packed with tools children can start using right away—whether it’s to calm their busy minds, express their emotions more confidently, or show more kindness to themselves and others.

We use storytelling, movement, breathwork, and imagination to create experiences children remember—and look forward to. Assemblies can be themed around a specific need (like exam stress, emotions, transitions, or self-worth), or simply used to inject some happiness and positivity into your week.

Perfect for:

• Mental Health Awareness Week

•  Anti-Bullying Week 

• End-of-term reflections
• Setting a calm, connected tone for a new school year or term

Outcomes:
Smiling faces. Calmer classrooms. A school-wide shift in energy. Children begin to realise they have the power to find peace inside themselves—and that’s something truly magical.

“We’ve had children who rarely engage or smile actually taking part—and grinning. One little boy even said it was his favourite assembly ever.” — Headteacher, Cumbria

Staff Training & Wellbeing Coaching for Schools

We know that when staff feel good, schools feel good. That’s why we offer practical, inspiring, and CPD-accredited training that supports your team’s wellbeing—while equipping them with simple, powerful tools to help children thrive.

Our Happy Little Humans® Staff Training isn’t just theory—it’s real, hands-on mindfulness techniques your teachers can start using right away, in the classroom and in their own lives.

Whether you're looking for a one-off twilight session, a wellbeing-focused INSET day, or a full coaching package for SLT, we can tailor training to suit your school’s unique needs.

Available as:

• Twilight sessions

• Half or full-day workshops

• In-person or online

• Custom packages for leadership teams or whole-school training

What’s included:

• CPD Certified & IPHM Accredited training

• Easy-to-use mindfulness techniques for children and staff

• Practical tools to reduce classroom stress and support emotional regulation

• Ideas for embedding wellbeing into everyday school life

Because when teachers feel supported, children thrive—and schools become happier places to learn and grow.

“Staff left feeling calmer, more connected, and ready to bring mindfulness into their classrooms with confidence.” – Wellbeing Lead, Primary School

Transformative Workshops for Children (and Staff Too!)

Looking for a wellbeing experience your pupils will never forget? Our Happy Little Humans® Half-Day Workshops are designed to bring magic, mindfulness, and meaningful change into your school in just a few hours.

These fully immersive, cross-curricular sessions combine movement, breathwork, creativity, and calming techniques to help children feel grounded, confident, and emotionally empowered. It’s wellbeing—made fun, practical, and unforgettable.

Before we visit, we connect with your school to understand your needs and tailor the session to suit your pupils, your priorities, and your space. On the day, we bring everything needed—from mats and music to art materials and guided activities. You just bring the children!

Every workshop includes:

• A pre-session planning call with your facilitator

• A teacher & pupil-friendly preparation booklet

• A 2.5-hour workshop with yoga, mindfulness, creative games & emotional literacy

• All resources provided

• Ofsted Summary Notes after the session for your records

• FREE follow-up assembly

• Discounted access to our digital Happy Resource Hub for 12 months

Introductory Offer:

• Half-Day Workshop: Just £295 (Normally £595)

• 1-Hour Taster Session: Only £75

Previous schools have used Pupil Premium, SEN funding, Sports funding and even parent contributions to access this powerful wellbeing boost.

“We had tears in our eyes watching the children open up and shine. Even our quietest pupils joined in with smiles. It was such a special day.” – SENCo, Primary School

The Happy Resource Hub — Free for Schools, Powerful for Everyone

We’re proud to offer free access to our Happy Resource Hub for all schools we work with—a comprehensive online platform packed with expertly designed resources to support both staff and student wellbeing.

Created by Happy Little Humans founder Tesha Matthew, a qualified teacher with over 11 years’ experience, the Hub brings together everything schools need to integrate mindfulness and emotional wellbeing into everyday learning—with ease.

Whether you’re looking for engaging lesson plans, mindful movement breaks, calming visualisations, or activities that help children navigate big emotions, it’s all here—aligned with the National Curriculum and designed to make a real difference in the classroom.

What's inside the Happy Hub?

• Curriculum-linked lesson plans and classroom activities

• Interactive workshop plans for teachers to run in-house

• Tools to support classroom behaviour, focus & regulation

• Printable activities, calming strategies, and audio visualisations

• Exclusive teacher support area with ideas for staff wellbeing

• Access to our private community of trained coaches and educators

• Downloadable info leaflet to share with your staff team

And it doesn’t stop there. Parents can also get involved…

Schools receive a free affiliate link to share with parents, giving them access to the full Parent Hub—a treasure trove of courses, printable activities, and wellbeing tools to use at home. When families sign up, your school earns 15% commission each month—creating a win-win model of emotional support and financial benefit.

“It’s like having a calm corner of the internet you can turn to whenever you need it. And our teachers love how easy it is to use in class!” – Head of Pastoral Care, Primary School