What is the Massage in Schools Programme?

The Massage In Schools Programme is for children 4-12 and is in 20 countries worldwide.

It was created by Mia Elmsäter from Sweden and Canadian, Sylvie Hetu, as a result of their combined passion to ensure that every child in the world experiences positive, nurturing touch every day.

A specific sub-programme has been developed to answer the needs of 4 & 5 year olds and facilitate their passage to school.

What are the benefits of the Programme?
Studies and observations have shown that by taking part in the MISP children experience a range of positive benefits such as:
• Children become calmer & have improved confidence
• Excellent aid in literacy and numeracy skills
• Helps with the 5 outcomes of Every Child Matters
• Teaches children to respect themselves and others
• Reduces aggressive behaviour

Key points of the Programme
• For children 4 onwards and takes only 10-15 minutes daily.
• Given and received with the child’s permission working on the back, neck, head and arm. Massaged over clothes, given by the children, to each other
• Specifically for Children Centres, schools and families
• Additional aspect is that you can teach parents to massage their own child
       
The two day intensive qualification course includes: a comprehensive manual and a certificate.

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