Feedback from Schools

St Pauls School for boys - London

In 2016 I ran the first ever pilot in mindfulness at St Paul’s School for Boys for both staff and pupils. I continued to run mindfulness courses on a wide range of topics from exam stress, to sleep and self compassion through General Studies until 2021.

“We could not have wished for a better person to help introduce mindfulness to St Paul’s; Mary Louise is knowledgeable, extremely reliable and really understands young people and their issues.”

Sam Madden, Head of Mental Health and Wellbeing St Paul’s School for Boys

KIngston Grammar school -London

I taught both staff and pupils at Kingston Grammar School between 2015 -2019. I ran a termly mindfulness programme for pupils aged 11-18 years.

“We have been hugely impressed with Mary Louise’s work with our students on the .b course. She engages well with our students and has an acute awareness of the pastoral side of teaching too – often noticing group dynamics and playing to the students’ needs as a result.”

Harriet Hunt, Head of PSHE - Kingston Grammar School

Heathside secondary school -Weybridge

Between 2018 -2020, I designed and delivered structured life skills and wellbeing programmes for pupils aged 11–18 within PSHE and enrichment curricula. The results were measured through a student survey.

· 100% of students said they would recommend the course to a friend

· 87% of the students surveyed said that there had been either some improvement or much improvement in their ability to cope.

· 53% reported an improvement in their confidence.

·  Of all the students who were surveyed, (73%) said it was Helpful and (21%) said it was very Helpful

Student comments included:

I am more aware of my emotions when I'm feeling them and able to stop myself getting angry.

I feel better in my own skin. I still have some anxiety but I am able to cope.

I talk more to other people (have more confidence) and am generally more positive about things I don't need to worry about.

I don't worry as much and am more able to get out of a tricky situation without panic

Other schools where I taught include: Hampton Boys school , Lady Eleanor Hollis, Finton House Prep School and St James School.