Active Minds is a physically active learning program designed to support primary school pupils’ wellbeing, health and personal development through interactive, active and memorable learning experiences.

Our programmes focus on Mental Health & Emotional Resilience, Nutrition, and Diabetes Awareness, helping children develop the knowledge, confidence and life skills they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom.

Why do schools choose Active Minds?

✅ Curriculum-linked workshops aligned with PSHE, Health Education and wellbeing priorities
✅ Interactive and active learning that keeps pupils engaged
✅ Supports mental health, emotional resilience and healthy lifestyles
✅ Suitable for whole classes, year groups or targeted interventions
✅ Inclusive programmes designed for all pupils
✅ Delivered by experienced and engaging practitioners
✅ Flexible funding options, including PE & Sport Premium, PSHE, Pupil Premium and wellbeing budgets
✅ Supports whole-school wellbeing and personal development objectives

Active Minds helps schools create healthier, happier and more resilient pupils through learning that is active, meaningful and memorable.

Your Active Minds resources include:

• Pre Lesson Guidance Videos
• Lesson Videos
• Lesson Plans
• Worksheets and Activity Cards
• Online Portal
• Pre and Post Questionnaires
• Educator Guidance sheets
• Data Analysis Tool

The Active Minds programme is designed for Year 1 to Year 6 pupils.

Our programmes focus on 3 core programme and health topics for children:

• Mental Health & Emotional Resilience,
• Nutrition and Healthy Eating
• Diabetes Awareness,

Our programme is aimed at helping children develop the knowledge, confidence and life skills they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom.

Active Minds offers flexible delivery options to suit the needs of your school. Our programmes can be delivered as whole-class workshops, year group sessions, targeted interventions, themed wellbeing days, staff CPD training or whole-school initiatives.

We work closely with schools to tailor delivery around their priorities, ensuring maximum impact for pupils and staff.

Whether you’re looking for a one-off workshop, a targeted intervention programme or a whole-school wellbeing approach, Active Minds provides a flexible solution that delivers lasting impact.

Yes, we work closely with our partners to provide a hybrid model of training. Online training to work through our online platform and resources. Then a practical training sessions as well is available, where Active Mind staff will deliver a practical Active Minds session followed by your staff running a session with our feedback and best practice ideas.

Our support does not stop there, we work closely with partners to be available and on hand for support, when needed. We are more than happy to continually offer support.

Active Minds helps children develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to support positive mental health, emotional wellbeing and healthy lifestyle choices. Through engaging, interactive and age-appropriate activities, pupils learn practical strategies to understand their emotions, build resilience and make informed decisions about their wellbeing.

Active Minds complements and enhances your school’s PSHE provision by delivering engaging, curriculum-linked programmes that support pupils’ mental health, emotional wellbeing, healthy lifestyles and personal development. Our workshops bring key PSHE topics to life through active, interactive and memorable learning experiences.

As part of the Active Minds programme, data is supplied on a childs development throughout the programme. This is great to evidence funding, learning taking place or further areas of support needed.

On top of our partner schools that we deliver with. Active Minds works with the following organisations around the country:

• Brentford Community Sports Trust 
• The Albion Foundation
• Birmingham City Foundation
• Bath Rugby Foundation
• Beyond the Physical 
• Access Educational Provision
• EFC NJ 

Yes, we designed Active Minds so that it can be delivered by our own staff and your school staff as well. We provide resources to help with the set up of lessons, good practice ideas and ways to keep yourself and children safe throughout the lessons.

Schools can hire our staff to come in and deliver the program, or purchase the scheme of work and deliver it yourselves. 

Absolutely, if you head over to our Active Minds page, there is a lot more information on the program. Alternatively you can contact us at [email protected]

www.ajbactiveminds.co.uk

Physically Active Learning (PAL) is an approach to teaching that combines movement and physical activity with classroom learning. Instead of sitting for long periods, pupils actively engage in lessons through movement-based tasks, games and challenges that reinforce key learning objectives.

Physically Active Learning can be used across a range of subjects including Maths, English, Science, PSHE and wellbeing, helping children learn while they move.

What are the benefits of Physically Active Learning?

✅ Improves concentration and focus by helping pupils stay engaged in lessons

✅ Enhances learning and memory retention through active participation and practical experiences

✅ Increases physical activity levels throughout the school day

✅ Supports mental health and wellbeing by reducing sedentary time and promoting positive emotions

✅ Boosts engagement and enjoyment making learning more fun and accessible

✅ Supports a range of learning styles including kinaesthetic learners who learn best through movement

✅ Improves behaviour and classroom participation by providing positive outlets for energy

✅ Promotes teamwork, communication and social skills through collaborative activities

Why do schools use Physically Active Learning?

Schools use Physically Active Learning to create more engaging lessons, improve pupil outcomes and support whole-school wellbeing. It helps children become more active, more focused and more motivated to learn, while contributing to wider school priorities around health, wellbeing and academic achievement.

Physically Active Learning transforms lessons from passive experiences into active, memorable and meaningful opportunities for learning.

Schools can fund Active Minds from several different budgets depending on how the programme is delivered and what outcomes they are looking to achieve.

PE & Sport Premium Funding

This is often the strongest fit when Active Minds is delivered through active learning, wellbeing, physical activity and resilience programmes.

The DfE states that PE & Sport Premium can be used to:

• Improve pupils’ health and wellbeing
• Increase engagement in physical activity
• Support personal development
• Raise the profile of physical activity as a tool for whole-school improvement
• Provide CPD and sustainable staff development

Active Minds programmes that fit PE Premium:

• Mental Health & Emotional Resilience
• Active wellbeing workshops
• Physical activity linked to mental wellbeing
• Staff CPD around wellbeing and active learning
• Whole-school wellbeing initiatives

PSHE Budget

Many schools use their PSHE allocation for:

• Mental health education
• Emotional literacy
• Healthy lifestyles
• Personal development
• Relationships and health education

Active Minds Mental Health & Emotional Resilience and Nutrition programmes align closely with PSHE curriculum objectives.

Pupil Premium Funding

If schools are targeting disadvantaged pupils, Active Minds can often be funded through Pupil Premium where the intervention supports:

• Attendance
• Behaviour
• Emotional wellbeing
• Confidence
• Engagement in learning
• Personal development

Schools can use Pupil Premium for targeted interventions that remove barriers to learning and improve outcomes.

SEND Budget

Active Minds programmes can support:

• Emotional regulation
• Self-esteem
• Social interaction
• Mental wellbeing
• Anxiety management

Many schools fund targeted groups through their SEND budget when supporting pupils with additional needs.

Wellbeing / Mental Health Funding

Many schools now allocate specific funding towards:

• Mental health support
• Wellbeing programmes
• Emotional resilience
• Early intervention strategies

This is particularly relevant given the increased focus on pupil wellbeing across schools.

School Improvement Budget

Schools are increasingly using funding for whole-school priorities such as:

• Attendance improvement
• Behaviour improvement
• Personal development
• Staff wellbeing
• Inclusion

Research and guidance around PE Premium spending highlight how physical activity and wellbeing can support wider school improvement priorities including behaviour, concentration, attendance and engagement.

As part of the Active Minds programme, data is supplied on a childs development throughout the programme. This is great to evidence funding, learning taking place or further areas of support needed.