Introduction

Relaxation in Schools provides guidance on teaching relaxation skills. The aim is to help pupils to understand and manage their emotions better and so improve their access to learning, and their physical and emotional health.

The material in Relaxation in Schools is designed for school staff, including teachers, learning mentors and pastoral staff, to use with pupils. The resource focuses particularly on how to fit relaxation teaching into the school day. The techniques can be used with pupils of all ages and all school phases.

If you are new to the resource, it is recommended that you watch the video about relaxation in school as an introduction before reading the rest of the material.