UK pilot now open · 2026–2027

Building regulation, attention & social skills in schools

Befriend Your Mind Education UK is dedicated to promoting positive mental health and wellbeing for children, young people, and those who support them in UK schools — in research collaboration with Brunel University London.

900+
schools
internationally
85,000+
young people
aged 5–19
10 wks
externally delivered
no staff burden
Brunel
University London
research partner
The challenge

Young people need more than the curriculum can offer

Student mental health needs have never been more urgent — and schools are absorbing the pressure.

1 in 6
children aged 5–16 has a probable mental health condition
NHS, 2023
1 in 4
students experiences anxiety or stress regularly
NHS, 2023
51%
of secondary students have recurring somatic or psychological complaints
Public Health France, 2022
1 in 2
teachers reports emotional exhaustion or burnout
Education Support, 2024
Our programmes

Two evidence-informed programmes for UK schools

We empower teachers and educators with concrete, scientifically-supported tools to:

Strengthen attention, concentration and emotional regulation — key factors in creating a calm school climate
Develop cooperation, empathy and mutual respect — essential for quality of life in educational settings
Equip professionals with accessible, evidence-informed and scientifically validated educational tools
Students in a P.E.A.C.E. session Students engaged in the programme Movement activity during a programme session
Evidence & research

Grounded in science.
Adapted for schools.

Our programmes are in research collaboration with Brunel University London and have been EU-validated through the Erasmus+ programme across 6 countries. Action research in schools since 2018.

Read about our research →
900+
schools internationally
85,000+
young people reached (5–19 yrs)
Since 2018
continuous action research in France
Free to download

Start with two free resources

Two practical tools you can use this week — with your students or with yourself. No cost, no commitment.

For educators · Free
Your 3-Minute PAUSE
A daily reset practice + classroom ritual guide. Five steps, three minutes, before you walk into any room with young people.
Download free
WISEWAYS · Free
The Council Circle
A structured listening practice for digital wellbeing conversations — the 4 guidelines and a question to use this week.
Download free
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Voices from the programme

What schools and students say

"

A calmer, more serene classroom atmosphere, greater kindness, and improved concentration. I've noticed effects on both students and teachers.

School Principal
Secondary school, France
"

I no longer hesitated to pause and offer a short practice when students seemed tired or distracted — it helped them refocus. This has been invaluable.

Class teacher
Secondary school
"

Peace has helped me to be more attentive and to calm down more easily, at home and at school. I love the practices — they've helped me be more open to what's happening around me.

Student, aged 13
Secondary school participant
Join the first UK cohort

We are looking for a small number of secondary schools to join the first UK pilot

Participating schools receive the full programme at a reduced fee, in exchange for joining our university research collaboration with Brunel. No commitment required at first conversation.

Full 10-week P.E.A.C.E.® programme delivered by a trained instructor
Brunel University research collaboration — academic credibility for your school
Reduced participation fee · zero additional workload for staff

Book a short conversation

No obligation. Just a chance to explore whether this is the right fit for your school.

Get in touch hello@befriendyourmindeducation.com

We aim to respond within 2 working days