Peace Foundation Network

Programmes for young people

Available Programmes at Primary Level

Peace programme

Whole class lesson – 1 ½ hrs
Key focus – health and well being,
Content – relaxation techniques including breathing, meditation, visualisation, sleep advice and work with affirmations.
Materials – affirmation card plus CD to support home practice
Suitable for

key stage 2 pupils
Study/exam support dealing with stress/SATS/transition for Y6
SEAL/PSHE/Citizenship
Healthy Schools Health and Well Being

6 week Juniper programme - small group work 6 – 8 students

Focus – Inner peace, peace with others, peace with the environment. Pupils encouraged to practice techniques at home.
Reduces stress levels, improves self confidence and relationships with others
Suitable for whole class split into 4 groups. Especially helpful for

Disruptive pupils
Bullies and bullied
Underachievers
Shy or unhappy students

Peer massage

Focus – improved relationships, reduced stress levels.
Child to child simple clothed massage routine to head and back.
Suitable for all ages, small group work or whole class.

Yoga - Sessions for staff or pupils

Extended schools programmes

Parent workshops
After school sessions

Staff training

Introduction through INSET half day or twilight sessions for Teachers and Classroom Assistants
Two day training for class teachers.
In depth training through participation in the 7 week programme for Learning Mentors and other support workers. School nurses may also be interested.

Resources available

Chill out and Feel Good - Booklet and CD
Affirmations cards for students

The Peace Foundation Network has a long history of work in schools and a number of very positive evaluations have been completed over the years including Sheffield University, Department of Health and Related Research and Lancaster University (primary pupils) and a community psychologist (secondary pupils). A Longitudinal evaluation has recently been completed.
In the Sheffield area over 20 schools have participated; many on an annual basis.

Programme Fees – work with pupils

£175 per day, £100 half day

Plus travel and resources for students, from £1 to £6 per head according to the programme.

Training for staff – please contact PFN to discuss.

Charitable funding is available on occasions – please ask for details.
Peace Foundation Network +44 (0)114 2308821 peace.foundation@waitrose.com

"Off to the daisy field in class" - Article in The Guardian

In May 2007 The Guardian published an article about PFNs work in schools. You can download this as a MS Word document. Click here to download article.

"Stressbusters"

Article in Spectrum - Yoga Journal of the British Wheel of Yoga

My Special Place

We have recently had an article on "Stressbusters for Kids" published with Spectrum Magazine from The Wheel of Yoga. This article can be download as a MS Word document. Click here for article.

Last updated 23 June 2007


		The Peace Foundation Network The PFN exists to promote Peace Education as a means of bringing the world to a state of peace by giving people the tools to live in peace with themselves, their community and the environment.


	Home Page Adult Programmes Youth Programmes Primary Secondary Massage Wellbeing Teacher Training Resources Support our work News/Opportunities Annual Review Contact Useful Links		Programmes for young people Available Programmes at Primary Level Peace programme Whole class lesson – 1 ½ hrs Key focus – health and well being, Content – relaxation techniques including breathing, meditation, visualisation, sleep advice and work with affirmations. Materials – affirmation card plus CD to support home practice Suitable for key stage 2 pupils Study/exam support dealing with stress/SATS/transition for Y6 SEAL/PSHE/Citizenship Healthy Schools Health and Well Being 6 week Juniper programme - small group work 6 – 8 students Focus – Inner peace, peace with others, peace with the environment. Pupils encouraged to practice techniques at home. Reduces stress levels, improves self confidence and relationships with others Suitable for whole class split into 4 groups. Especially helpful for Disruptive pupils Bullies and bullied Underachievers Shy or unhappy students Peer massage Focus – improved relationships, reduced stress levels. Child to child simple clothed massage routine to head and back. Suitable for all ages, small group work or whole class. Yoga - Sessions for staff or pupils Extended schools programmes Parent workshops After school sessions Staff training Introduction through INSET half day or twilight sessions for Teachers and Classroom Assistants Two day training for class teachers. In depth training through participation in the 7 week programme for Learning Mentors and other support workers. School nurses may also be interested. Resources available Chill out and Feel Good - Booklet and CD Affirmations cards for students The Peace Foundation Network has a long history of work in schools and a number of very positive evaluations have been completed over the years including Sheffield University, Department of Health and Related Research and Lancaster University (primary pupils) and a community psychologist (secondary pupils). A Longitudinal evaluation has recently been completed. In the Sheffield area over 20 schools have participated; many on an annual basis. Programme Fees – work with pupils £175 per day, £100 half day Plus travel and resources for students, from £1 to £6 per head according to the programme. Training for staff – please contact PFN to discuss. Charitable funding is available on occasions – please ask for details. Peace Foundation Network +44 (0)114 2308821 peace.foundation@waitrose.com "Off to the daisy field in class" - Article in The Guardian In May 2007 The Guardian published an article about PFNs work in schools. You can download this as a MS Word document. Click here to download article. "Stressbusters" Article in Spectrum - Yoga Journal of the British Wheel of Yoga We have recently had an article on "Stressbusters for Kids" published with Spectrum Magazine from The Wheel of Yoga. This article can be download as a MS Word document. Click here for article.

	Last updated 23 June 2007