{"id":1258,"date":"2025-05-23T20:26:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T20:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/?p=1258"},"modified":"2026-09-30T08:58:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T08:58:29","slug":"calm-room","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/calm-room\/","title":{"rendered":"Calm Room &#8211; Create a Welcome Space for Learners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A key part of our Innovate Project was to create a &#8220;calm room&#8221;; an immersive and supportive environment that promotes self-regulation, inspired by nature and equipped with Happy Confident Kids wellbeing tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This project involved the collaborative development of a transformative &#8220;Calm Room&#8221; within the school, in partnership with a local artist. Completed at the end of March, the room has already demonstrated a significant positive impact on learners and staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prior to the transformation, the room was a cluttered and uninspiring space used for learners requiring emotional regulation support. It lacked engaging activities and a calming atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"515\" data-id=\"1800\" src=\"http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-21.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1800\" srcset=\"http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-21.png 386w, http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-21-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"385\" height=\"514\" data-id=\"1799\" src=\"http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-20.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1799\" srcset=\"http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-20.png 385w, http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-20-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 385px) 100vw, 385px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"515\" data-id=\"1798\" src=\"http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-19.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1798\" srcset=\"http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-19.png 386w, http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-19-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We commissioned a  local artist created a nature-themed mural to foster a connection with the outdoors and a sprinkle of glimmers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1280\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 720 \/ 1280;\" width=\"720\" controls src=\"http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/VIDEO-2025-03-12-13-20-50.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"529\" data-id=\"1802\" src=\"http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-23.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1802\" srcset=\"http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-23.png 940w, http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-23-300x169.png 300w, http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-23-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"234\" height=\"375\" data-id=\"1803\" src=\"http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-24.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1803\" srcset=\"http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-24.png 234w, http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-24-187x300.png 187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 234px) 100vw, 234px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"529\" data-id=\"1801\" src=\"http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-22.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1801\" srcset=\"http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-22.png 940w, http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-22-300x169.png 300w, http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-22-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"636\" src=\"http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/find-glimmers.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-636\" srcset=\"http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/find-glimmers.png 728w, http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/find-glimmers-273x300.png 273w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Utilitarian furniture was replaced with natural wood modular seating and a comfortable beanbag area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plants and natural colours were incorporated to create a nurturing atmosphere.The layout was redesigned to maximize space and flexibility.A large table that created a barrier between staff and learners was removed.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Created a dedicated space for wellbeing tools:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/substackcdn.com\/image\/fetch\/$s_!ixQ6!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep\/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1b2d591e-019f-4194-ae9f-2d243fb06bf8_1125x775.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A dedicated audio station with guided stories and Happy Confident Kids relaxation tools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wellbeing-focused LEGO building sets and guided cards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An &#8220;anger diffusing tower&#8221; tool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wellbeing graphic novels and books.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Glimmer Jar<sup>TM<\/sup> \u2013 for collecting tiny moments of joy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visual tools to encourage looking into the distance, and eye stretching.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"351\" height=\"468\" data-id=\"1808\" src=\"http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-29.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1808\" srcset=\"http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-29.png 351w, http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-29-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 351px) 100vw, 351px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"444\" data-id=\"1806\" src=\"http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-27.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1806\" srcset=\"http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-27.png 575w, http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-27-300x232.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"338\" height=\"423\" data-id=\"1804\" src=\"http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-25.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1804\" srcset=\"http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-25.png 338w, http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-25-240x300.png 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"469\" data-id=\"1807\" src=\"http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-28.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1807\" srcset=\"http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-28.png 681w, http:\/\/139.59.113.186\/happyconfidentkids-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-28-300x207.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A real highlight from our innovate funded project for West Coventry Academy has been the fantastic feedback we received from Laura&#8217;s teacher training for the new calm room at West Coventry Academy. It&#8217;s been so rewarding to equip the staff with our very own Happy Confident Kids tools, giving them even more ways to support their students&#8217; emotional well-being. We&#8217;re already hearing about the positive impact this space is having!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Staff Feedback Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The transformation and the feel as soon as you walk into the room is immediate and it just completely has a new feel to it and you feel so much calmer as you walk in.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The staff said after training \u201ccan we have this every day, it has been really good\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The room is now being utilised by social workers and staff for meetings, indicating its versatility and positive atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The transformation of the Calm Room at West Coventry Academy is already, demonstrating the significant positive impact of creating a dedicated, nature-inspired wellbeing space within the school environment. This project successfully transitioned a cluttered and underutilised area into a vibrant, therapeutic sanctuary that actively supports both learners and staff in managing their emotional wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The incorporation of natural elements, flexible seating, and readily accessible wellbeing tools has created a space where individuals can effectively self-regulate, find calm, and build resilience. The positive feedback from staff, who experienced firsthand the room&#8217;s calming effects and the power of its tools, underscores its efficacy. The room has become more than just a space for crisis intervention; it&#8217;s a proactive resource fostering a sense of community and connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Observations of increased learner engagement, improved staff interaction, and the overall calming atmosphere highlight the room&#8217;s success in achieving its objective: to create an immersive and supportive environment inspired by nature. The Calm Room has become a valuable asset to the school, demonstrating the power of thoughtful design and targeted resources in promoting emotional wellbeing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A key part of our Innovate Project was to create a &#8220;calm room&#8221;; an immersive and supportive environment that promotes self-regulation, inspired by nature and equipped with Happy Confident Kids wellbeing tools. 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