Mindful Moments: Meditation & Relaxation
Introduce students to mindfulness and meditation practices proven to improve focus and reduce stress.
This pathway offers accessible tools that encourage a calm, balanced mindset suitable for learners of all ages.
Part of our AQA Unit Award-accredited Learning Pathways.
Mindful Moments: Meditation & Relaxation
Introduce students to mindfulness and meditation practices proven to improve focus and reduce stress.
This pathway offers accessible tools that encourage a calm, balanced mindset suitable for learners of all ages.
Part of our AQA Unit Award-accredited Learning Pathways.
What is this pathway about?
Mindful Moments: Meditation & Relaxation is a practical, sensory wellbeing programme for Key Stage 3 and 4 learners. Designed to reduce anxiety, improve focus, and nurture emotional balance, this pathway introduces young people to meditation and calming techniques through guided practice.
Ideal for Alternative Provision, SEND and pastoral support, the programme helps learners develop daily habits that promote peace and self-awareness — all supported by AQA Unit Awards.
What is this pathway about?
Mindful Moments: Meditation & Relaxation is a practical, sensory wellbeing programme for Key Stage 3 and 4 learners. Designed to reduce anxiety, improve focus, and nurture emotional balance, this pathway introduces young people to meditation and calming techniques through guided practice.
Ideal for Alternative Provision, SEND and pastoral support, the programme helps learners develop daily habits that promote peace and self-awareness — all supported by AQA Unit Awards.
Learning Outcomes
Improved self-awareness and emotional control
Greater capacity to manage stress and anxiety
Development of calm routines and sensory regulation
Personal mindfulness habit tracker
An AQA Unit Award certificate for achievement
Ideal For
Pupils with anxiety, sensory overload or focus difficulties
Emotional wellbeing or therapeutic interventions
Calm clubs, lunch sessions or 1:1 mentoring
Home Educators, Alternative Provisions & SEND
Staff delivering RSHE, PSHE or Personal Development
Learning Outcomes
Improved self-awareness and emotional control
Greater capacity to manage stress and anxiety
Development of calm routines and sensory regulation
Personal mindfulness habit tracker
An AQA Unit Award certificate for achievement
Ideal For
Pupils with anxiety, sensory overload or focus difficulties
Emotional wellbeing or therapeutic interventions
Calm clubs, lunch sessions or 1:1 mentoring
Home Educators, Alternative Provisions & SEND
Staff delivering RSHE, PSHE or Personal Development
Key Topics Covered
What is Meditation?
Discover what meditation means, its purpose, and how it can help with stress and focus.
Mindful Listening and Breathing
Use sound, silence and breath to increase focus, reduce mental clutter and stay present.
Calming the Mind and Body
Practise relaxation techniques including deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and stillness.
Creating a Calm Space
Learn how to build and use physical or mental ‘calm zones’ to manage overwhelm or sensory stress.
Guided Meditation Practice
Engage in safe, age-appropriate guided meditations focused on grounding, nature, visualisation and compassion.
Developing a Daily Mindfulness Habit
Learners plan and reflect on ways to include short moments of calm in everyday life, at home or in school.
Key Topics Covered
What is Meditation?
Discover what meditation means, its purpose, and how it can help with stress and focus.
Mindful Listening and Breathing
Use sound, silence and breath to increase focus, reduce mental clutter and stay present.
Calming the Mind and Body
Practise relaxation techniques including deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and stillness.
Creating a Calm Space
Learn how to build and use physical or mental ‘calm zones’ to manage overwhelm or sensory stress.
Guided Meditation Practice
Engage in safe, age-appropriate guided meditations focused on grounding, nature, visualisation and compassion.
Developing a Daily Mindfulness Habit
Learners plan and reflect on ways to include short moments of calm in everyday life, at home or in school.
What’s Included:
What’s Included:
What Schools Say About Our Pathways
“A calm, grounding resource. Some of our most anxious pupils said it was the only time they felt peaceful in school.”
— Learning Mentor, KS3 SEMH Base
What Schools Say About Our Pathways
“A calm, grounding resource. Some of our most anxious pupils said it was the only time they felt peaceful in school.”
— Learning Mentor, KS3 SEMH Base