1. RELAXATION CALMNESS TRANQUILITY MISP Massage In Schools Programme

2.  A clothed massage for children, and given by, children aged 4 to 12  Restricted to the back, neck, arms and hands  Uses a taught routine for 10 minutes a day to encourage positive touch What is MISP?

3. Possible Issues?  Child Protection  Child initiated  Set routines  Massage reminders  Rights & Responsibilities  participate or withdraw  Care and respect

4. ‘Car Wash’

5. What are the benefits of MISP?  Clinical and psychological research has shown that children  become calmer  have improved concentration  have more confidence  develop better motor skills  learn to respect themselves and others (UMMS, 1992; Axelson Gymnastika Institute, 2005, Teachernet, Early Years Update, 2006)  Additional benefits are  a reduction in bullying  relaxed atmosphere & calmer classrooms  it’s fun (Tiffany et al, 1998; Telegraph, 2004; Teachernet, 2007; Childways, 2007) (Tiffany et al, 1998; Telegraph, 2004; Teachernet, 2007; Childways, 2007)

6. Now it’s time for you to have a go! But first read the Massage reminders!!  Giving massage:  Clean hands needed  ASK PERMISSION  Keep contact with your partner  Check pressure is comfortable  Avoid talking  Say thank you  Receiving massage:  Close your eyes if you wish  Avoid talking  Think about how you feel  Tell your partner if you want the pressure changed  Say thank you

7. ‘The Weather’  Suncloudswind tornado lightning thunder thunder  Rainhail, snow catfogsun

8. How did that make you feel?  Calm?  Relaxed?  Happy?  Tired?  Sore? (Next time tell your partner if they are pressing too hard!)

9. References  Axelsons Gymnastika Institute, 2005  online at http://www.axelsons.com/ http://www.axelsons.com/  Childways, 2007  contact Kate Pidgeon Owen Tel: 01379 677335 or email enquiries@childways.co.uk enquiries@childways.co.uk  Early Years Update, 2006  Online at http://www.teachingexpertise.com/articles/teaching-young-children-to-give-each- other-massage-1255 http://www.teachingexpertise.com/articles/teaching-young-children-to-give-each- other-massage-1255http://www.teachingexpertise.com/articles/teaching-young-children-to-give-each- other-massage-1255  Massage in Schools Programme, 2004  Online at www.massageinschools.com www.massageinschools.com  Teachernet, 2007 School in Focus: Ingleton Primary School  Online at http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/schoolinfocus/ingletonprimaryschool/ http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/schoolinfocus/ingletonprimaryschool/  Telegraph 2004 Lantin, B ‘Children with a soothing touch’  Online at http://www.telegraph.co.uk/core/Content/displayPrintable.jhtml?xml=/education/2004/07/08/t efsooth06.xml&site=7&page=0 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/core/Content/displayPrintable.jhtml?xml=/education/2004/07/08/t efsooth06.xml&site=7&page=0 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/core/Content/displayPrintable.jhtml?xml=/education/2004/07/08/t efsooth06.xml&site=7&page=0  Tiffany et al, 1998  ‘Adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder benefit from massage therapy ‘ online at http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?index=4&did=29216207&SrchMode=1&sid=2&Fmt=4&VIn st=PROD&VType=PQD&RQT=309&VName=PQD&TS=1208013552&clientId=63831 http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?index=4&did=29216207&SrchMode=1&sid=2&Fmt=4&VIn st=PROD&VType=PQD&RQT=309&VName=PQD&TS=1208013552&clientId=63831 http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?index=4&did=29216207&SrchMode=1&sid=2&Fmt=4&VIn st=PROD&VType=PQD&RQT=309&VName=PQD&TS=1208013552&clientId=63831  UMMS, 1992  ‘Massage reduces anxiety in child and adolescent psychiatric patients’ Journal of the American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry Vol 31 (1) p 125-131