Massage in Schools Programme

EMPATHY * RESPECT * CONCENTRATION * WELL-BEING

Are you looking at improving the well-being of children in school?

Allow them to learn a fantastic new skill!

What is MISP?

The Massage in Schools Programme (MISP) is a highly successful, international, positive touch programme that has been running since 2000. It has been implemented into 50 countries world-wide.

The clothed, peer massage, or "MISP routine" is:

For children 4-12 years old
Given and received with the child’s permission
Given by the children, to each other
On the back, head, arms and hands
10-15 minutes daily

MISP is also used by children and their parents.

The programme promotes the use of touch and movement activities to support learning within the curriculum.

Benefits of MISP

It provides a positive model for emotional health and well being
It provides a positive tool against bullying
It helps children receive and give nurturing touch
It helps raise children's self esteem
It encourages an environment of care and respect
It teaches the difference between positive, healthy touch and negative, inappropriate touch
It provides an inclusive programme that embraces all abilities, faiths and races
It encourages and sustains creative and fun approaches to learning
It encourages children to learn from each other and work together
It supports the learning of subjects from across the curriculum

What the children have said

"I like how it makes others feel happy and myself happy!"

"I like it because it’s relaxing and amazing"

"It calms me down lots"

"The MISP routine was very fun and relaxing. Now I can give my mum a MISP massage"

"I like that we get to have this experience in school the most"

What teachers have said

"The children learnt about the benefits of massage for calming and relaxing. This is a really useful skill. A great opportunity to support the mental health and well-being of children."

"MISP has had a positive impact. The children are showing respect for their partners in a more mature and calm manner"