Preparing children to thrive online through engaging, expert-led workshops in primary schools

We equip 8-11 year olds with the critical thinking skills and mindset they need to tackle real-world challenges online.

The challenges

  • Children today are surrounded by technology, but don’t yet have the skills to use it responsibly or understand the real-world challenges online it brings.

  • Teaching online safety, digital ethics, and responsible technology use can be challenging. Without real-life context, these topics can feel abstract, making it hard for children to see the relevance.

  • Parents often think it's the school's problem to manage technology use and the issues that come with it.

  • Parents feel under pressure because managing children's online lives is something we haven't experienced ourselves while growing up.

Our mission

In a world that's changing faster than schools and parents can keep up, it's becoming harder than ever for the school community to manage children's online lives.

We support the whole school community by delivering engaging, real-world PSHE experiences that genuinely resonate with children and spark meaningful conversations with parents.

By starting these conversations early, we empower children (and parents) not just to stay safe, but to confidently thrive in whatever comes next.

Example Sessions

  • A screenshot of a social media message from Jess, featuring green and red heart emojis, a rainbow emoji, and a profile picture of a person making a heart shape with their hands against a sunset background. The message humorously questions who added Annabelle to the group chat.

    Being Kind Is Cool

    What we say online matters. In this session, we followed Elen through her first group chat and explored how kindness, consent, and empathy help build a positive digital footprint.

  • Illustration of a person sitting on a computer monitor, fishing for digital icons like a key, lock, and fingerprint, symbolizing digital security.

    Pause, before you click

    The internet isn’t always what it seems. We trained young detectives to spot scams, fake messages, and dodgy websites—and to always stop and think before clicking.

  • Red background with the title 'AI' in large white letters, and smaller text in the upper left corner reading 'the Mindful Digital Collective'. Below, the subtitle states 'What it is and how it works'. A small inset image on the right shows a child in an orange shirt writing on a whiteboard with a red question mark above their head.

    Meet AI

    From blindfold games to big questions, we explore how AI learns, where our data goes, and why it’s more important than ever to stay curious and think critically.

  • A child holding a tablet with a glowing screen facing their face, in a dimly lit room. Text overlays ask, 'Why can't we put down our screens?' The top left corner features the logo of The Mindful Digital Collective.

    Hooked to our screens

    Apps are designed to keep us hooked. We uncover how dopamine, notifications, and endless scrolling affect us—and how to take back control of our screen time.

What Children, Parents & Teachers Gain

Think Smarter

Children learn how to question what they see online, tell the difference between facts and opinions, and spot when something might be misleading.

Grow Together

Parents are included through tips and resources, so they can continue the conversations at home and feel more confident guiding their child’s digital habits.

Stay Safer

Children understand what personal information should stay private and practise ways to keep themselves safe while still enjoying the online world.

Act Kinder

We explore how words and actions affect others in group chats, games, and social media, giving children the confidence to choose kindness and stand up to unkindness.

Future Ready

We prepare children for the real challenges ahead, like AI, online money, and digital risk, so they don’t just use technology but know how to use it wisely.

Another Voice

We build on the key messages teachers are already exploring, delivering them in a fresh way that helps them stick and creates a strong bridge between school and parents.

Get in touch

“We felt this club was incredibly useful and highly engaging. Honestly, it should be essential for every child.”

— Parent / Burton Bradstock Primary School

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Teachers feedback

  • Emma Roberts - Head teacher

    ‘We're really grateful for everything Nick has done and can't wait to keep working with him. His dedication to promoting digital well-being and supporting educational initiatives is truly inspiring’

  • Greg Proudfoot - Teacher

    "Lovely to have you in. The children really enjoyed it. You did a brilliant job landing some very important messages. Will highly recommend you to other schools"

  • Kat Thurtle - Teacher

    Nick was great at creating a workshop that was specific to our students' needs and the issues they have encountered online. By using real life examples he immediately engaged the group and through interactive activities was able to address a multitude of areas in a relevant way. The workshop was adapted to the needs of our students with the language and terminology used explained in a clear way for them to understand. He was responsive to the questions they posed and all of the group came away having learnt new things.

Primary schools

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Primary schools 🚌

Logo of St. Hildsbury School with a purple circular border, featuring two children running and reading books, and a tree on a hill, with the text 'St. Hildsbury School' and 'Founded 1663'.
A black background with a red emblem featuring a bird flying above stylized waves, and the letter 'B' on each side of the bird within a shield outline.
Colorful logo for Moundview School with children and stars, and the tagline 'Making a difference today for tomorrow.'
The Burhill Primary School logo featuring a stylized bird in flight with a red body and beige wings, and the school name below.
Illustration of a girl standing on a globe holding a crane arm, with other crane arms assisting in construction, symbolizing global environmental care and responsibility, with a water body and fish underneath.
School emblem featuring a gray church-like building with yellow windows, a wooden door, and a tower with a cross, on a blue oval background with green ground, and the text 'Salway Ash School'.

Meet the Team

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    Nick Peasant

    FOUNDER / FACILITATOR

    Nick is a product and design leader with a passion for helping children thrive in the digital world. Drawing on years of experience leading creative teams and designing products that put people first, he understands the importance of curiosity, empathy, and problem-solving in a fast-changing world. As a father of three, he founded The Mindful Digital Collective to help children build confidence, think critically, and develop responsible digital habits that will serve them for life.

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    Karen Cole

    BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

    Karen has a wealth of experience across recruitment, fashion, and business leadership, having successfully run her own company for over 15 years. She brings exceptional communication skills and a passion for working with schools to help The Mindful Digital Collective reach more children as they prepare for life in the digital world.

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    Sandra Drum

    EDUCATIONAL ADVISOR

    Sandra has taught in both primary and secondary schools and brings a wealth of practical teaching experience to MDC.

    Sandra is passionate about the emotional well-being of the child and protecting young minds. She firmly believes that children need tools and strategies to enhance their ability to flourish emotionally in life.   

    Sandra has vast experience as an educator and has worked with a great many families and children throughout her career. Her roles included Deputy Head (Pastoral), Designated Senior Person for Safeguarding and Child Protection and head of implementing the PSHE curriculum. 

    Sandra strongly feels that all children would benefit having access to MDC courses as they transition into secondary school.

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    Sarah Baker

    ADVISOR

    Sarah has an extensive background in the media industry. Her deep understanding of the digital world, combined with her experience as a mother, enables her to shape and present our media content in a way that’s engaging, relatable, and inspiring for the children who need our courses most. She also advises on course content to ensure it connects meaningfully with young audiences.

  • A young woman with long blonde hair, wearing a black headband and a blue and black hoodie, resting her face on her hand and smiling softly.

    Gemma Nailer

    CONTENT & MARKETING / FACILITATOR

    Gemma has a degree in English Language and Literature, as well as a unique background across a variety of roles. This includes tutoring English as a foreign language and teaching yoga. Gemma aligns the expansive aims of the company with the deepest values of its members; supporting children and families to safely thrive in this ever-changing digital world.

Currently hiring

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Join the team

Open Roles

Facilitator

The Mindful Digital Collective delivers engaging courses in primary schools, helping Year 6 pupils build the skills they need to navigate the digital world safely and confidently.

We’re currently looking for enthusiastic facilitators across the South-West London area to join our growing team.

As a facilitator, you’ll work with Year 6 children to help them understand how to manage their online lives, use digital tools responsibly, and prepare for the transition to secondary school.

We’re looking for people who are:

  • Patient, empathetic, and creative

  • Strong communicators and adaptable in the classroom

  • Culturally aware and sensitive to the needs of different communities

No prior teaching experience is required — full training and resources will be provided.

Reach out to Karen at karen@themindfuldigitalcollective.co.uk to express your interest.

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