Cultivate Inner Peace

In-the-Moment Regulation CPD for School Staff

Practical techniques that support calm classrooms, safer de-escalation, and staff wellbeing.

Schools are seeing higher levels of anxiety, emotional dysregulation and overwhelmed pupils, and staff need practical tools that actually help.

Many traditional “wellbeing” approaches don’t work in the heat of the moment. Our CPD session gives staff the science-backed, real-time tools to regulate themselves and support their pupils in seconds, not hours.

Our CPD session is built specifically for frontline school staff: teachers, TAs, pastoral teams, SLT and support roles.

Everything is evidence-based, trauma-informed and fully practical.

Why in-the-moment regulation matters.

When the nervous system shifts into fight, flight or freeze, the brain loses access to reasoning, planning and connection. Many common strategies encourage pupils to “take a deep breath”, but deep breathing can be ineffective or even increase stress if the body is still charged with excess energy.

We teach staff how to:

Spot signs of dysregulation early
Use short physical resets that discharge excess energy safely
Apply micro-techniques that bring the body back into balance
Support pupils without escalating the situation further
Maintain their own regulation during challenging moments

These tools work during transitions, in corridors, mid-lesson, and in crisis moments where traditional guidance falls short.

What’s included

60-minute CPD session (in-person or online)

A focused, fast-moving session ideal for INSET, twilight or wellbeing hours.

90-minute extended CPD

More practice, scenario work and toolkit development.

All sessions include:

A clear explanation of the neurobiology behind dysregulation
Evidence-based micro-regulation techniques
“Do this, not that” guidance for fast-beating hearts and high-alert bodies
Tools for staff self-regulation
Techniques pupils can use discreetly in class
Simple de-escalation scripting
A digital handout and practice guide

Optional Add-Ons

Schools can add:

One-month access to our digital regulation tools for staff
Follow-up online Q&A with staff
A pupil workshop (primary or secondary)
A staff wellbeing meditation session

Who this CPD is ideal for

All teaching staff
Pastoral teams
LSAs/teaching assistants
Behaviour leads
SEND teams
NQTs/ECTs
Safeguarding leads

Outcomes for your school

By the end of the session, staff will be able to:

Use fast, practical tools to stay regulated under pressure
Help pupils return to baseline more safely and effectively
Reduce time lost to dysregulation
Create calmer classrooms
Feel more confident and empowered responding to challenging moments

Pricing

Flexible depending on group size and location:

£120 for a 60-minute session
£150 for a 90-minute session
Discounts available for multi-bookings or combined staff + pupil packages

How to book

Send us a message with your preferred dates and whether you want:

Staff-only CPD
CPD + pupil workshop
CPD + wellbeing session
Full school wellbeing package

We’ll get back to you within 24 hours.