Why Mindfulness?
Accelerated Reader is a successful global tool that supports the development of children’s reading. Not only does it provide proven results to close the reading gap it fosters a love of reading and helps children build the skills they need to read independently and to read for pleasure. We are currently using this programme from P3 to P7 with some pupils joining it in P2 if their class teacher thinks it is appropriate.
With Accelerated Reader, a student reads a book, takes an online quiz, and gets immediate feedback. Students respond to regular feedback and are motivated to make progress with their reading skills.
Parents can find out more information under the parents section of the Renaissance website at https://www.renlearn.co.uk/parent-resources/
The Do-BeMindful Initiative aims to support schools and teachers in meeting their responsibility to promote Health and Wellbeing that supports children’s mental well-being with a transformative Mindfulness programmes. They help:
♦ teachers enhance their practice
♦ enrich students’ learning journey
♦ engage parents in this educational process
Do-BeMindful Adventurers And Explorers Programmes
Involve 8 weeks of fun and engaging lessons as well as regular daily Mindfulness practices that help children to develop life skills that will benefit their mental health, emotional wellbeing and academic performance.
Around 20% of 5-16 year olds in the UK suffer from a mental health illness and approximately 50% of those with a lifetime mental illness will experience symptoms by the age of 14.
A recent survey found that over 75% of teachers had reported experiencing work-related anxiousness, 86% had suffered sleeplessness and 33% poor health as a result of work related pressures.
