Families and community groups
Take part in Children's Mental Health Week at home or with your community group!
Children's Mental Health Week is taking place from 1 - 7 February 2027. Our official free resources are now available to download for anyone wanting to take part as a family or a community group!
This year's theme is 'Step into Our World' which focuses on empathy and building relationships. Step into Our World encourages us to see things from a child’s point of view and help us understand how children feel, what they think, and what they experience. When we show empathy, children feel included, respected, and understood
See how you can take part in Children's Mental Health Week whether you want to get involved with your family or as part of your community group.
What is the theme for Children's Mental Health Week 2027?
The official theme for Children's Mental Health Week 2027 is 'Step into Our World'
Step into Our World invites everyone to see through children and young people’s eyes, gaining insight into their experiences, perspectives and emotions through empathy and nurturing relationships. It highlights the vital role that understanding, connection and positive relationships play in supporting their mental health and wellbeing.
Empathy is the ability to understand and relate to the feelings of another person. It is about being open, curious and willing to see the world through someone else’s perspective. By practising empathy, we can build stronger connections, foster inclusion and create environments where children feel valued, supported and understood.
Where does my fundraising go?
All the money you raise with your family or community during the week goes towards Place2Be providing vital mental health support services for pupils, school staff and parents and carers in schools across the UK.
For every £1 invested, Place2Be's counselling service in primary schools has the potential to return £8 to society by improving the long-term outcomes for each child. Read our report to find out more.
Each year, hundreds of schools, communities, families, individuals and workplaces get involved in Children's Mental Health Week. We love seeing everyone who is taking part on our map.
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Our 2027 resources
Our free official Children's Mental Health Week 2027 resources are available to download!
Resources for families
Our families pack includes top tips for families, parents and carers, activity ideas to do at home and lots of fundraising inspiration.
Resources packGet involved in Children's Mental Health Week!
Bring your colleagues together to support children's mental health
WorkplacesThree fundraising ideas for families
'Step in our world' invites everyone to see through children and young people’s eyes, gaining insight into their experiences, perspectives and emotions through empathy and nurturing relationships.
Advice for parents and carers
Expert-written articles and videos about common parenting issues for parents and carers of primary-age children.
Read our Parenting Smart articles
Share what your community group gets up to!
One of our favourite parts of the week is seeing how different people and groups take part in the week. Join in the conversation around this year's Children's Mental Health Week and share any videos, images, artwork, or updates on what your school get up to!
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Who started Children's Mental Health Week?
Place2Be is a children’s mental health charity who started Children's Mental Health Week in 2015.
In addition to providing counselling, mental health support and training in UK schools, we have expert parenting advice, tips and articles. We believe that children should not have to face mental health problems alone.
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Latest news and blogs
Place2Be has today unveiled ‘Step into Our World’ as the theme for Children’s Mental Health Week 2027, inviting schools and…
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Get in touch
If you've got a question about the week, any fundraising, or would like to let us know how you're taking part, get in touch with us!
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