Regenerative leadership training for schools in Wales | Regenerative leadership training for schools in Wales
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The week of 11–14 November in Málaga was an exceptional professional learning experience for 29 headteachers and members of senior leadership teams from Wales, thanks to a training programme delivered by Accipe and funded by Taith, in collaboration with ILG and Cardiff City Council. Under the expert guidance of Lawrence Body from Laurus Regenerative SRL, participants deepened their understanding of the latest mindfulness and wellbeing methodologies, both in theory and practice, engaging in a dynamic professional development experience.
The school visits and the activities described above took place within this training framework. Speaking with Headteacher Cecilia Manrique and teacher Eduardo Blesa from Colegio de La Asunción, and observing pupils share their personal growth through mindfulness practices, lead medit
ations, and speak with remarkable maturity about benefits that go beyond the academic, was truly inspiring.
Following the warm welcome from the headteacher and the ongoing support throughout the visit from Mickael and English teacher Rory, the visit to the Lycée Français offered another valuable learning dimension: teachers explored innovative classroom spaces, learned how translanguaging naturally occurs in the playground, and received insights from teacher Ana on how flexible classroom models inspired by Canada can be used to adapt to students’ needs and foster collaboration and empathy.
The week also included presentations from guest experts, including Rosa Arcos de Torres, Director of the CEP of Marbella, and teacher and Head of Studies Gemma Muñoz from CEIP Daidín, who offered practical perspectives on how to integrate mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and wellbeing into real school contexts, making the experience motivating and relevant for every participating teacher.
