
The Avery Tree CIC

Sound Relaxation Programme
High School Sound Relaxation Programme (Pilot Proposal)
2026
Introduction
Thank you for your interest in our wellbeing pilot programme. I am a qualified and fully insured holistic practitioner with many years’ experience delivering wellbeing programmes in schools. My work focuses on supporting children and young people through a gentle, accessible and preventative approach to mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Following the success of previous pilot programmes with Junior schools in the area, I am now offering a free pilot of the Sound Relaxation Programme for High schools in the Bolton area.
Identifying the Need
Schools are increasingly seeing a rise in:
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Anxiety and overwhelm in students
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Emotional dysregulation
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Low mood and low self-esteem
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Difficulty focusing and engaging in learning
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Sensory overload and constant digital stimulation
With services stretched, many young people are not receiving support early enough. There is a clear need for simple, effective, in-school wellbeing interventions.
The Proposed Solution
The Sound Relaxation Programme provides students with a structured opportunity to pause, reset and regulate through sound. Using instruments such as crystal singing bowls, drums and gentle percussion, sessions guide students into a deeply relaxed state—supporting the nervous system to settle and restore.
This is a non-clinical, preventative approach that complements existing pastoral care within school.
What a Session Looks Like
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Calm, safe and welcoming environment
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Brief introduction to relaxation
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Guided grounding exercise
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30–40 minute sound relaxation session
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Gentle return and optional reflection
Sessions are inclusive, accessible and suitable for a wide range of students, including those with additional needs.
Benefits for Students
When young people are given time away from constant stimulation to rest in stillness, we often see:
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Reduced stress and anxiety
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Improved emotional regulation
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Increased calm and focus
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Better engagement in learning
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A greater sense of wellbeing and balance
Feedback from previous pilot sessions has shown:
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Noticeable calmness following sessions
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Improved readiness to learn
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Positive engagement, particularly from students who may struggle with traditional interventions
Pilot Programme Offer (Free)
To support schools in exploring this approach, I am currently offering a limited number of:
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A free pilot Sound Relaxation session
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Small, targeted group sessions (working in partnership with the school to identify student needs and carefully select participants)
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Alternatively, a whole-school or year group assembly, introducing sound relaxation and giving students the opportunity to express interest in taking part
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Sessions fully tailored to meet the specific needs and priorities of your school
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Enhanced DBS checked
Please note: availability for the free pilot is limited and will be offered on a first come, first served basis.
Evaluation & Feedback
As part of the pilot, I can provide:
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Student feedback
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Staff observations
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Optional parent feedback
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A short impact summary
Next Steps
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Initial conversation to understand your school’s needs
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Agree group, structure and timings
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Book your pilot session
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Deliver session and gather feedback
Closing
The Sound Relaxation Programme offers a simple yet powerful way to support students in managing the increasing pressures of school and life—helping them feel calmer, more regulated and ready to engage.
I would love to work with you to support your students’ wellbeing. Please get in touch to arrange an initial conversation.
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