Mindfulness & SEL · Ages 5–19

The P.E.A.C.E.® Programme

A structured, evidence-informed programme supporting students' emotional regulation, attention and socio-emotional development — delivered by trained instructors directly in your school.

Join the UK pilot
The framework

Five pillars. One progressive journey.

P.E.A.C.E. stands for Presence, Emotions, Attention, Cooperation and Empathy — five interconnected domains of psychosocial development, woven into a structured 10-week curriculum that moves students from inner awareness to outer connection.

P
Presence
Body-grounding and breathing practices that settle the nervous system and bring students into the present moment before learning begins.
E
Emotions
Recognising emotional and stress triggers, understanding how emotions arise, and reconnecting with inner resources and personal strengths.
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Attention
Developing sustained focus and concentration skills — the foundational capacity for effective and engaged learning in and out of the classroom.
C
Cooperation
Active listening, talking circles and inclusive classroom practices that build genuine relational trust and a positive, cohesive school climate.
E
Empathy
Perspective-taking activities that cultivate empathy, recognise the qualities of others and strengthen the wider school community.
Students in a P.E.A.C.E. session
P.E.A.C.E. Card Game
Movement and body awareness activity
The curriculum

A mindful journey inward — and outward into the world

Each student receives 20 structured sessions over 10 weeks, progressing from personal inner awareness through to relational and social competence.

Inner journey · weeks 1–5
1
Developing awareness of the body and breath
2
Deepening the body–breath connection
3
Strengthening stability and balance
4
Practising concentration skills
5
Becoming aware of one's emotions
Outer journey · weeks 6–10
6
Learning to cope with stress and emotions
7
Building self-confidence
8
Cultivating empathy
9
Opening up to others and cooperating
10
Sharing and expanding
Delivery model

Designed to work within your school — not on top of it

A trained instructor comes to you. No teacher training required. Each session follows the same four-part structure, creating a reliable and progressive learning experience.

01
Settling & attention
A grounding practice that brings students into present-moment awareness before the session begins.
02
Guided experience
A structured experiential activity — body-based, relational or reflective — aligned to the week's theme.
03
Reflection
Students verbalise and process what arose, building emotional vocabulary and metacognitive awareness.
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Integration
A simple practice to carry beyond the classroom, bridging each session to everyday life.
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10 weeks · 2 sessions · 30–45 min each20 structured sessions covering all 10 P.E.A.C.E.® themes
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Externally deliveredTrained instructor comes to school — minimal workload for staff
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Full materials includedInstructor guides, student workbooks, digital platform, P.E.A.C.E.® Card Game
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OFSTED & DfE alignedSupports personal development and wellbeing framework requirements
Programme materials

Everything your school needs — included

Participating schools receive the full suite of programme resources, so students and staff have everything they need to engage with the programme meaningfully.

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Instructor guide & session plans
Structured, progressive session plans with full facilitator notes for each of the 10 themes.
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Digital platform
Audio-guided sessions, video resources and student workbooks available online.
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P.E.A.C.E.® Card Game
40 cards developing attention, emotions and cooperation — usable from age 5, in class or at home.
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Practical tools for teachers
Simple practices and tips that teachers can integrate into their own classroom routine after the programme.
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The P.E.A.C.E.® Programme is not teacher training. A trained instructor delivers the programme directly to students, ensuring your staff are fully supported without additional workload.

20
structured sessions per class
10
progressive themes
Ages 5–19
adapted for all school levels
From the programme

What students and teachers experience

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These are exercises that I use in class at the beginning of the lesson when I feel the need, or when I feel the students need them. It gives me a real little breather in the storm of the workday.

Class teacher
Secondary school
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A calmer, more serene classroom atmosphere, greater kindness, and improved concentration. I've noticed positive effects on both students and teachers alike.

School Principal
Secondary school, France
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Peace has helped me to be more attentive and to calm down more easily, at home and at school. The practices have helped me be more open to what's happening around me.

Student, aged 13
Secondary school participant
Join the UK pilot

We are looking for secondary schools to join the first UK cohort

The P.E.A.C.E.® Programme is being piloted in UK schools in 2026–2027 in research collaboration with Brunel University London (LENA Lab). Participating schools receive the full programme at a reduced fee.

Full programme delivered by a trained instructor — no staff burden
All materials, digital platform & P.E.A.C.E.® Card Game included
Brunel University research collaboration — academic credibility for your school
Reduced participation fee · no commitment at first conversation

Enquire about the pilot

A short, no-obligation conversation 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

For practitioners & educators

Become a P.E.A.C.E.® Instructor — first UK cohort

Are you a teacher, therapist, mindfulness practitioner or school counsellor? Train to deliver the P.E.A.C.E.® programme yourself — in your school, practice or community.

Research Partner
Free
Partner School Pathway
For educators whose school is officially partnering as a Brunel research site. Training is fully funded in exchange for participation in the study.
Research Contributor
Discounted
Research Commitment Pathway
For practitioners who commit to delivering at least one full P.E.A.C.E.® programme as part of the UK research study. Fee reduced in recognition of your contribution.
Independent
Full price
Independent Instructor Pathway
For practitioners who want full P.E.A.C.E.® certification to work independently — in private practice, freelance school work, or beyond the research cohort.
What the training includes
✓Full P.E.A.C.E.® instructor certification
✓Hybrid delivery — in-person London sessions + online modules
✓Several sessions over weeks — summer 2026
✓All programme materials and resources included
✓Ongoing community of practice and supervision
✓Open to teachers, therapists, mindfulness teachers, counsellors
Apply for the first UK cohort
Places are limited for this first cohort.
We review all applications personally.
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