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Join the hundreds of other schools and teachers who celebrate and take part in Children's Mental Health Week with their classes every year!

Mark the dates 9-15 February 2026 in your calendars! This year, Children's Mental Health Week 2026 is taking place just a couple of weeks before February half term - we'd love you to join us for it.

This year's official theme is 'This is My Place' and we're encouraging schools and teachers to create an environment where pupils can feel they really belong.

Take a look at our resources for primary and secondary / high schools to see how you can receive ideas and inspiration for activities and fundraisers during the week.

How can my school get involved in Children's Mental Health Week?

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Download our resources

We have resources for primary and secondary / high schools, including assemblies, class activities and top tips!

Get your packs
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Sign up to fundraise

We love seeing the fantastic fundraisers schools hold during Children's Mental Health Week - sign up to start your fundraising journey!

Sign up to fundraise
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Add your school to the map

Each year we have a map showing how lots of schools are taking part - make sure you add your school!

Add yourself to the map
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Where does our fundraising go?

All money raised 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.

Download resources

Our free official Children's Mental Health Week resources are available to download! We've got lots of activities and resources for primary and secondary schools to take part during the week, including assembly slides, class activities and fundraising resources!

I work in a primary school

If you're a primary school teacher and want to celebrate Children's Mental Health Week with your class, you can download our resources so you can take part in the week.

Resources for primary schools

I work in a secondary / high school

If you're a secondary / high school teacher and want your class to take part in Children's Mental Health Week, you can download our resources to help you get involved.

Resources for secondary schools

Resources for primary schools

Primary schools pack

Get your copy of our pack for primary schools, full of top tips and activities for your school to take part in for Children's Mental Health Week!

Download your primary schools pack
Assembly slides for primary schools (ages 4-7)

Use these slides alongside our assembly guide (in the pack) to deliver an assembly or class session.

Download your primary assembly slides
Assembly slides for primary schools (aged 7-11)

Use these slides alongside our assembly guide (in the pack) to deliver an assembly or class session.

Download your primary assembly slides
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Our art project encourages children to explore a sense of belonging by creating a personal.

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Resources for secondary / high schools

Secondary / high school pack

Get your copy of our pack for secondary / high schools, full of top tips and activities for your school to take part in for Children's Mental Health Week!

Download your secondary schools pack
Assembly slides for secondary / high schools (11-14)

Use these slides alongside our assembly guide (in the pack) to deliver an assembly or class session. These slides are aimed at 11-14 year olds.

Download your secondary assembly slides
Assembly slides for secondary / high schools (14+)

Use these slides for pupils aged 14+ alongside our assembly guide (in the pack) to deliver an assembly or class session.

Download your secondary assembly slides
A creative activity!

Our art project encourages children to explore a sense of belonging by creating a personal.

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Share what your school gets up to!

We really love seeing how schools get involved during the week! Be sure to 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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Get inspired from schools who took part last Children's Mental Health Week

You can participate in the biggest awareness week around children and young people's mental health. Hundreds of schools get involved every year, using our resources and class activities or holding a fantastic fundraiser.

Add your school to our map!

Each year, hundreds of schools, communities and workplaces get involved in Children's Mental Health Week. We love seeing everyone who is taking part on our map.

Add yourself to the map!

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About Place2Be

Place2Be is a children’s mental health charity who provide mental health support services in schools. The charity started Children's Mental Health Week in 2015 to raise awareness and build understanding around children and young people's mental health.

The organisation's mission is to improve children and young people's mental health and they believe that children should not have to face mental health problems alone.

Learn about Place2Be

What do Place2Be offer in schools?

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Our services

When a school becomes a Place2Be partner school, they have access to our range of mental health support services, tailored to your school's needs.

Learn about our services in schools
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Our whole-school approach

We use a whole-school approach that involves all parts of your school working together to prioritise mental health and wellbeing in the school community.

About our whole-school approach
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The Art Room

Place2Be's Art Room team create art activities, projects and activities designed to help children and young people explore their feelings.

Learn more about the Art Room

Latest news and blogs

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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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