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Step 1<\/h4>\n
Explore<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nStep 1<\/h4>\n
Explore Mindfulness<\/div>\nExploring the possibilities for introducing mindfulness in your setting<\/p>\n
Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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\nStep 2<\/h4>\n
Introduce<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nStep 2<\/h4>\n
Introduce Mindfulness<\/div>\nIntroducing mindfulness to staff and\/or students<\/p>\n
Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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\nStep 3<\/h4>\n
Develop<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nStep 3<\/h4>\n
Develop Mindfulness<\/div>\nDeveloping a model and building a community for mindfulness within the setting<\/p>\n
Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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\nStep 4<\/h4>\n
Embed<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nStep 4<\/h4>\n
Embed Mindfulness<\/div>\nEmbedding mindfulness learning and approaches throughout the setting<\/p>\n
Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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\nStep 5<\/h4>\n
Sustain<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nStep 5<\/h4>\n
Sustain & Share<\/div>\nProviding a model of sustainable mindfulness that can be shared as a MiSP Beacon School\/Setting<\/p>\n
Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
More information about the Pathways<\/h2>\n
<\/span>How can I reach each Step?<\/span><\/a><\/h3>
\nThe steps are reached via:<\/p>\n
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- Step 1<\/strong><\/a> – Get Started<\/strong>\u00a0Register for free starter resources, join a live or recorded <\/a><\/span>Mindfulness in Education<\/span><\/i> webinar, try MiSP\u2019s <\/span>.breathe<\/b><\/a> training, or book an in-person taster session with a MiSP-trained teacher.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Step 2<\/strong><\/a> – Build Foundations <\/strong>Complete an 8-week mindfulness course (like .begin<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or .b Foundations <\/b>or other recognised 8-week adult mindfulness course<\/a>) and\/or bring in a MiSP-trained teacher <\/a><\/strong>to deliver student curricula.<\/li>\n
- Step 3<\/a> – Teach Students <\/b><\/strong><\/strong>Train to teach <\/span>\u00a0dots<\/a><\/strong>, Paws b<\/strong><\/a>, The Present<\/a><\/strong> or .b<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
- Step 4 – Train a Mindfulness Lead <\/b><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Complete School Mindfulness Lead<\/a><\/strong> (SML) training or another recognised adult mindfulness teacher training so your setting can offer mindfulness courses to adults.<\/li>\n
- Step 5 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Showcase and Share <\/b><\/b>Submit a Pathways Portfolio and Outreach Development Plan for MiSP assessment (renewed every two years).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Important Notes:<\/b><\/p>\n
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- <\/b>Registering interest at Step 1 is free.<\/span><\/li>\n
- <\/b>From Step 2 onwards, Hub membership is required for access to resources.<\/span><\/li>\n
- <\/b>Organisational Hub Membership is needed for Step 5.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Remember:<\/b><\/p>\n
Pathways is a flexible guide, not a rigid ladder. Progress may pause or take time\u2014every effort to grow mindfulness in your setting makes a difference.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
<\/span>How to take the first steps to start your journey<\/span><\/a><\/h3>
\nYou can begin your journey with the\u00a0Pathways<\/strong> by taking one or more of the following options:<\/p>\n
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- requesting Starter resources<\/a><\/li>\n
- booking onto a Teach .breathe<\/strong><\/a> training course<\/li>\n
- requesting<\/a> a live Mindfulness in Education Information Webinar or recording<\/li>\n
- organise an in person taster with an independent MiSP trained .b Foundations teacher<\/a><\/li>\n
- to find out more about Step 1<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
How to apply to be part of the Pathways if you have already begun training to bring mindfulness to your setting?<\/strong><\/p>\n
If you are already on your training journey with MiSP<\/strong>, you will automatically be given access to resources in the Hub<\/a> for the level of training you have completed with us. If you are already on Step 4, we will send you information for applying for Step 5.<\/p>\n
If you are not a Hub member but have met the requirements for Step 2 onwards, please contact support@mindfulnessinschools.org<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
<\/span>Why choose a Pathways approach?<\/span><\/a><\/h3>
\nSUPPORT: <\/strong>A clear framework to help schools and youth-focused organisations introduce mindfulness with integrity and sustainability.<\/span><\/p>\n
FOCUS ON STAFF WELLBEING: <\/strong>The Pathways<\/strong> emphasise and support settings that wish to develop as mindful workplaces. Providing opportunities for staff to learn and practice mindfulness for their own wellbeing, as well as role model for the young people in their care, are important features of a sustainable approach.<\/p>\n
EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE: <\/strong>Students can take an active role in shaping and leading parts of the mindfulness programme.<\/span><\/p>\n
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: <\/strong>Mindfulness initiatives are tailored to each setting and can grow to include parents and other community stakeholders.<\/span><\/p>\n
SUSTAINABILITY:<\/strong> Designed to create lasting mindfulness practices within schools and across clusters of settings, including Beacon Schools.<\/span><\/p>\n
INTEGRITY: <\/strong>High-quality training and resources developed by teachers for schools, supported by MiSP throughout your journey.<\/span><\/p>\n
ACCESSIBILITY: Flexible steps to suit your context. Steps 1\u20134 can be completed online, and Step 5 includes an online portfolio and video interview.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
<\/span>The Intention of the Pathways<\/span><\/a><\/h3>
\nWe want to help teachers, students, and the wider community bring <\/span>wellbeing to the heart of education<\/b>\u2014with mindfulness as a key part of the process.<\/span><\/p>\n
Why It Matters<\/b><\/p>\n
Life has its ups and downs. Our goal is to provide schools with <\/span>high-quality, easy-to-access mindfulness learning<\/b> and social-emotional skills that support people now and for a lifetime. This isn\u2019t just about coping\u2014it\u2019s about helping individuals and communities <\/span>flourish and thrive<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n
A Sustainable Approach<\/b><\/p>\n
As teachers ourselves, we know lasting change takes time. That\u2019s why the Pathways framework is designed to grow gradually, ensuring it\u2019s both <\/span>effective and sustainable<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
<\/span>Core guiding principles<\/span><\/a><\/h3>
\nThe Pathways<\/strong> framework is designed to encourage and nurture the continual development of the following areas:<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/strong>An Understanding<\/strong> of mindfulness<\/p>\n
A Practice<\/strong> of mindfulness<\/p>\n
A Sharing<\/strong> of mindfulness<\/p>\n
Whilst everyone involved in the school community can benefit and play a role, the Pathways<\/strong> framework focuses primarily on:<\/p>\n
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- booking onto a Teach .breathe<\/strong><\/a> training course<\/li>\n
- <\/b>From Step 2 onwards, Hub membership is required for access to resources.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Step 2<\/strong><\/a> – Build Foundations <\/strong>Complete an 8-week mindfulness course (like .begin<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or .b Foundations <\/b>or other recognised 8-week adult mindfulness course<\/a>) and\/or bring in a MiSP-trained teacher <\/a><\/strong>to deliver student curricula.<\/li>\n
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