England

PATHS^® teaches us how to feel other people’s feelings and treat them the way you would like to be treated

Sabrina, Year 3, Vauxhall Primary School, London

PATHS^® is a time when we all gather around in a calm and safe place and talk about what happens to us and different feelings.

Mariam, Year 4, Vauxhall Primary School, London

The children are more emotionally aware since the start of the programme.

Kat Vallely, Reception teacher, St Alfege with St Peter’s Primary School, London

I like PATHS^® Pupil of the Day because people give me nice compliments

Melissa Year 5, St Alfege with St Peter’s Primary School, London

PATHS^® has taught me that all feelings are OK but the way we react is sometimes not OK.

Oyinade, Year 5, St Alfege with St Peter’s Primary School, London

Control signals help you with your body language and help you to stay calm.

Aicha, Year 4, Vauxhall Primary School, London

“The Coaching support over the 4 years has made all the difference in how well embedded PATHS® has become in our school and in the staff's level of enthusiasm for PATHS®. Our two coaches have both been fantastic role models and cheerleaders for the delivery of PATHS® and a great emotional support to the staff.” (NI Principal)

I found the modelled lessons particularly useful to see how experienced PATHS teachers use the lesson script as a guide but are able to adapt their lessons to suit their style/the needs of the class/their own experiences.