Chess Clubs for Kids in London Schools

Mindful Chess works with schools to provide chess lessons to students across the UK

What We Do

We work with schools to help students develop thinking skills through chess. We use chess not just as a game, but as a tool for learning in other areas too.

We work with teachers who want to add chess to their curriculum. Our chess lessons help students become better at chess and better thinkers generally.

How We Organise Our Chess Clubs At Schools For Kids

What we teach

We teach chess to students aged 5 and up. Our chess classes for kids focus on chess skills and concentration.

Our teachers

Our teachers know chess well and have Enhanced DBS checks registered on the update service. We keep classes small at 1:12 teacher to student ratio in our chess clubs for kids.

How we teach

We tailor lessons to each child's learning style. We use technology and give every student a Chess Kid account with access to online chess exercises and puzzles.

When we teach

Lunchtime or after school. Sessions run 30 minutes to 1 hour.

How much does it cost

Schools pay per term. We have a grant programme for students who need financial support.

What Students Get From School Clubs

18-Chapter Training Programme

Students get access to 18 chapters of chess training in our chess classes for kids.

Individual Teaching

We use Li-Chess analysis so students get teaching suited to their level. At the end of each term, we record each student's final game, analyse it with Li-Chess, and plan what to focus on next term.

Technology and Feedback

We combine traditional teaching with technology to give students feedback on their progress. Students can play against other children worldwide safely through their Chess Kid accounts.

Tournament Coaching

Students who want to compete in tournaments can get one-to-one coaching sessions. These sessions help students improve their strengths and work on weaker areas.