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News and press
Announcements, programme launches and press coverage from MiniMe Mindfulness® and Mindset Mentors Ltd. For interviews, images or comment, our press contact is below.
July 2026
July 2026
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Mr. Men Little Miss Mindset for Early Years
A new early years programme, delivered under licence, teaching mindfulness and mindset skills to children aged three to five across schools, nurseries and community settings from September 2026. Twenty-five sessions, built on the Mindset Mentors Method™ and the 25 Superpowers Framework™, with full CPD accredited training and materials.
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Mindset Mentors on BBC Essex
Tessa Hawes, our founder, speaks to Dan on BBC Essex about children’s mental wellbeing, why the foundations are laid long before school, and the new Mr. Men Little Miss programme launching in September.
Recorded with BBC Essex, August 2026. Used with permission.
Announcements
Everything we have announced
Our founder comments in the BFA sector round-up
Tessa Hawes joins franchise leaders from across the UK in the British Franchise Association’s panel on what the new government means for the sector. “It is cheaper, kinder and far more effective to build a child’s calm, confidence and resilience at five than to try to repair it at fifteen.”
Read the round-up
Our founder on BBC Essex with Dan
Tessa Hawes joined BBC Essex to talk about children’s mental wellbeing, why the early years matter, and the new Mr. Men Little Miss programme launching in September. The interview begins around 2 hours 15 minutes into the programme.
Listen to the interview
Mr. Men Little Miss Superpower Party comes to CarFest
A live mindfulness and mindset workshop for families in the Curiosity Factory, 28 to 30 August, delivered by MiniMe Mindfulness® with Oscar and Annie.
See the CarFest listing
Mindset Mentor Lucy France on life beyond the classroom
Our Cannock Chase franchisee features in Those Who Can, on why leaving teaching need not mean leaving education — and the moment a child she mentors used a breathing technique on her own, without being prompted.
Read the article
Mr. Men Little Miss Mindset for Early Years launches this September
Mindset Mentors Ltd brings mindfulness and mindset teaching to children aged three to five, with characters that have been part of childhood for more than fifty years.
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Where to find us next
Mr. Men Little Miss Superpower Party at CarFest
A live workshop for families, introducing children to breathwork and guided meditation through the story of Mr. Tickle learning the Superpower of his breath, with Oscar and Annie.
Early years programme goes live
Delivery begins in schools, nurseries and community settings nationwide, either live by a trained Mindset Mentor or in-house by a setting's own team.
Press enquiries
Talk to us
We are always glad to comment on children's mental wellbeing, early years, statutory wellbeing teaching and franchising. Tessa Hawes, our founder and chief executive, is available for interview and written comment.
- Interviews and expert comment
- Early Years programme prospectus (PDF)
- Approved photography and brand assets on request
- Delivery figures and case studies from schools and nurseries