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Enrichment Days: ParT Two

29/1/2026

Enrichment Days: Common Questions

Enrichment Days: Common Questions
I thought it might be helpful to answer some of the most common questions I’m asked about enrichment days.

Whether you are:

a school or nursery looking to book a well-being enrichment day, or
a well-being practitioner (such as a children’s yoga teacher or mindfulness teacher) who would like to deliver enrichment days yourself,

this blog will talk you through the practicalities and help you understand how enrichment days can work smoothly, safely and successfully.

The Space
I most often deliver enrichment days in school halls. Halls are brilliant because they allow me to set up yoga mats so each child has enough room to move, stretch and explore their bodies safely. This helps sessions stay fully interactive and movement-rich, which is a core part of Well-Being Adventurers.
That said, enrichment days don’t have to be limited to halls.
I know that in many education settings, space is at a premium, especially during enrichment weeks, activity days or curriculum drop-down days where lots is happening at once.
Over the years, I’ve delivered sessions in:

classrooms
sensory rooms
school libraries
outdoor spaces
and even inside a teepee

With clear communication and enough planning time, I can adapt sessions to suit the space available and I’m always happy to do that.

What makes a good space?
Although a hall is ideal, the space doesn’t need to be perfect. It does, however, need to be:

Safe
Clean
Quiet (or as quiet as a school can reasonably be!)

Let’s look at each of these in a bit more detail.

Safety and Space to Move
Movement is a key part of Well-Being Adventurers sessions. While I can adapt the types of movement we do, children will still be moving their bodies.
It’s important that:

there is enough room for the number of children in the space
children can move without bumping into furniture or each other

If the space is smaller, it may be safer to:

reduce group sizes, or
run more sessions across the day

Furniture in the Space
Sometimes sessions take place in rooms that contain other furniture, such as gym equipment, tables, or flip charts.
Ideally, furniture would be moved. If that isn’t possible, it’s really important that:

clear physical boundaries are set
expectations are shared with children
the adult leading the workshop maintains strong, calm structure

These things help everyone stay safe and focused.

One Space or Moving Around?
The ideal scenario is that enrichment sessions all take place in one space, with classes visiting on a rota. This maximises teaching time and reduces transitions.
However, I also understand that this isn’t always possible.
I do offer enrichment days where I move between classrooms if that’s what a school needs. The main thing to be aware of here is that:

moving between spaces takes time
this can slightly reduce session length

We can always talk this through in advance to decide what works best for your setting.

Cleanliness
Many of the spaces used for enrichment days have multiple purposes. For example, a hall might also be used as a dining area.
Because I provide yoga mats for my workshops, it’s important that:

floors are thoroughly cleaned before sessions

If I’m teaching in a space that isn’t clean, such as outdoors, this naturally changes how and what I teach. For example, I may choose not to use mats at all.
This is why communication ahead of time is so important. It allows me to plan sessions that are appropriate, comfortable and safe for children.

Quiet (or Quiet Enough)
Schools are wonderfully busy places, and complete silence is rare (and also slightly worrying!)
That said, there are some situations that aren’t suitable for the sessions I deliver.
For example:

I don’t share spaces with other activity providers
very noisy, multi-activity sports halls aren’t appropriate

A key part of a Well-Being Adventurers lesson is supporting children to connect with themselves. That becomes almost impossible if there is a lot of competing noise or distraction.

Organising the Day
On an enrichment day, I usually teach multiple classes across the day.
Schools can choose to:

organise the timetable themselves, or
ask me to plan the timetable for them

Many schools prefer to manage their own timetable because they know their setting best. Others appreciate having that taken off their plate.
If I’m creating the timetable, I always consider:

Timings

start of the school day
register times
breaktimes and lunchtimes
end of the school day

I’m also mindful that these timings can differ between year groups.

Other uses of the space
Most school spaces are used for more than one purpose. For example:

breakfast or after-school clubs
dining
break-time activities

Knowing this in advance helps ensure there is:

enough buffer time
no clashes
a calmer flow to the day

Other factors that affect the timetable
Sometimes other events impact certain year groups, such as trips or special activities.
I also take into account that:

younger children often take longer to transition
registration can take more time in EYFS and KS1

For this reason, I usually avoid starting the day with the youngest children where possible.
Schools are busy places with lots of moving parts, and thoughtful planning makes a big difference.

Communication is Key
The most successful enrichment days are built on clear, open communication.
When both the education setting and the well-being practitioner are clear about:

expectations
space
timings
and practical requirements

…the day runs more smoothly and children get the most from the experience.
When I deliver enrichment days, I always provide clear information for staff in advance so everyone knows what to expect and how to support the sessions.

Interested in an Enrichment Day? Are you a school or nursery looking to book a Well-Being Adventurers enrichment day?
👉 Get in touch here

Are you a children’s well-being practitioner who would love to offer enrichment days but would like some guidance and support?
👉At the moment, I'm running a special offer for a power hour to help you plan or organise your enrichment offerings. These meetings usually cost £250 but you can book one for just £97. Book online here

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Why Enrichment Days?

22/1/2026

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Enrichment Days in Schools and Nurseries:
Why They Are Worthwhile

One of the services I offer through Well-Being Adventurers is enrichment days for schools and nurseries.

As I write this, I’m doing the behind-the-scenes preparation for upcoming enrichment days to support Children’s Mental Health Week, which takes place in the second week of February. These days always feel particularly meaningful, and they’ve prompted me to reflect on why enrichment days are such a valuable opportunity for children, staff, and wider school communities.

Whether you’re an educator considering booking an enrichment day, or a children’s well-being practitioner thinking about offering them, I hope this helps you see their value more clearly.

Raising the profile of children’s well-being
When schools and nurseries put on special events such as enrichment days, activity weeks, or themed learning days, there is often a noticeable shift in atmosphere. Being “off timetable” creates a sense of novelty and excitement for both children and adults. That positive energy matters.Importantly, this positivity becomes associated with the focus of the day.At Well-Being Adventurers, enrichment days are designed around themes of mental, physical, and emotional well-being. When an education setting makes space for a dedicated day like this, it sends a clear message:

This matters to us.

Raising the profile of children’s well-being in this way does two powerful things.

Firstly, it creates shared understanding. Children and adults are on the same page, knowing that well-being is important and something that can be talked about openly. This creates psychological safety and allows meaningful conversations to emerge, both in school and beyond. Children often go home talking about what they’ve experienced, opening up natural conversations with parents and carers too.

Secondly, these days recognise that children’s well-being and staff well-being are deeply connected.As part of many enrichment days, I also offer staff well-being workshops, creating space for adults to pause, reflect, and tend to their own nervous systems. When staff feel supported, seen, and valued, this has a direct impact on the emotional climate of the setting. Children benefit not only from what is taught to them, but from the adults around them feeling more resourced and regulated.In this way, enrichment days don’t just raise the profile of well-being for children, they support a whole-school approach, where everyone understands that well-being is collective, relational, and ongoing.

Access to specialist knowledge
When a school or nursery invests in an enrichment day, children benefit from subject-specific expertise delivered by a specialist.

As a former primary school leader, I’ve seen first-hand how valuable this can be. There is something genuinely powerful about welcoming someone into your setting who brings deep knowledge, passion, and lived experience in a particular area.
For children, this can:

spark curiosity
deepen understanding
introduce new ways of thinking about their bodies, minds, and emotions

For staff, it can:

provide fresh perspectives
validate existing practice
offer ideas that can be integrated long after the enrichment day has ended

These experiences often plant seeds that continue to grow well beyond the day itself.

Offering new and inclusive experiences
Enrichment days give all children the opportunity to take part in something special and different, regardless of their background.

This is particularly important for children from low-income or disadvantaged backgrounds, who may not have access to clubs, classes, or specialist activities outside of school. For some children, an enrichment day may be their only opportunity to experience practices such as children’s yoga, mindfulness, or structured well-being sessions.

I believe strongly that every child deserves access to rich, meaningful experiences that support their overall well-being, not just those whose families can afford them. Enrichment days help move towards levelling that playing field and move towards ensuring inclusion in the fullest sense.

A meaningful investment in children and school culture
When planned thoughtfully, well-being enrichment days are not “extras”. They are an investment.

They support:

children’s mental health and emotional literacy
a shared language around well-being
whole-school culture and values
staff confidence in supporting children holistically

For educators, they offer a focused, intentional way to prioritise well-being.
For well-being practitioners, they provide an opportunity to reach more children and make meaningful change within education settings.

Interested in enrichment days?

For children’s well-being practitioners
If you’re a children’s yoga teacher, mindfulness teacher, or well-being practitioner and would like support in offering enrichment days yourself:

🎁Free resource: The Special Dates Marketing Plan gives a suggested timetable of relevant dates to support schools with enrichment days.

👩🏻‍💻Get support: Why not book a Special offer mentoring meeting and get my help to set up your own enrichment days.

For educators and school leaders
If you’d like to book a Well-Being Adventurers enrichment day for your school or nursery, or would like to explore options around Children’s Mental Health Week or other key dates, please get in touch here: [email protected]

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