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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 1-7 February 2027 in your calendars! This year, Children's Mental Health Week 2027 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 'Step Into Our World' and we're encouraging schools and teachers to see the world through children and young people's eyes.

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

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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.

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Access free activity ideas, assemblies and materials to help you take part in Children's Mental Health Week 2027.

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Help us raise vital funds to help children and young people get the mental health support they need.

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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.

See who got involved in Children's Mental Health Week 2026!

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.

See who took part near you by searching a postcode or school name to see who took part near you.

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Resources for early years and primary schools

Primary schools and early years 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!

Primary schools pack

Primary and early years fundraising pack

Download your free fundraising pack and find everything you need to organise an unforgettable fundraiser in your school or nursery.

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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.

Assembly slides for primary schools (ages 4-7)

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.

Assembly slides for primary schools (aged 7-11)

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!

Secondary / high school pack

Assembly slides for secondary / high schools (11-16)

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.

Assembly slides for secondary / high schools (11-16)

Secondary/High School, Sixth Form and College Fundraising Pack

Download your free fundraising pack and find everything you need to organise an unforgettable fundraiser in your school, college or sixth form.

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See the Children's Mental Health Week 2027 community!

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.

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2027 - Step into Our World
2026 - This is My Place

4392

children supporting the week so far

schools supporting the week so far

508

adults supporting the week so far

229774

children supported

604

schools took part

39130

supported adults

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School Name

Get inspired from schools who have taken part in our 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.

Looking forward to Children's Mental Health Week 2027? Make sure you sign up to receive our email updates and you'll be the first to know the latest news about the week!

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Staff from Leeds Primary School dressed up as Inside Out 2 characters for Children's Mental Health Week 2025

Place2Be's Clinical Director, Rebecca Kirkbride made a special journey to Surrey Square in South East London

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Children from Surrey Square with Place2Be Clinical Director, Rebecca Kirkbride

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Children from St James' School on their Express Yourself day

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Badock's Wood Academy Express Yourself

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.

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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.

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Latest news and blogs

Place2Be reveals new theme and free school and family resources for Children’s Mental Health Week 2027

30 September 2026

Place2Be has today unveiled ‘Step into Our World’ as the theme for Children’s Mental Health Week 2027, inviting schools and…

This is My Place: Highlights from Children's Mental Health Week 2026

20 February 2026

Read about the highlights from Children's Mental Health Week 2026!

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How schools build belonging and help our children thrive

15 February 2026

Paul Whiteman from NAHT writes a blog for Children's Mental Health Week all around how schools can build belonging and…

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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!