Children's Mental Health Week takes place every February and was started in 2015 to give a voice to all children and young people and to raise awareness of children and young people's mental health. The theme for 2026 is 'This is My Place' and the aim is to support the systems around children and young people to help them feel they belong.
Resources to help you get involved
Place2Be
Place2Be offer a range of resources and activities that are aimed at primary and secondary schools. They have lots of ideas and inspiration for you, from class activities and assemblies for schools, top tips and creativity for families, to fundraising guides, plus bonus materials.
To access the primary resources, visit: Children's Mental Health Week Resources - Primary
To access the secondary resources, visit: Children's Mental Health Week Resources - Secondary
Anna Freud - Mentally Healthy Schools
Anna Freud offers a complete toolkit with resources aimed at primary schools, secondary schools, further education settings and staff. The resources range from, webpages, animations, lesson plans, booklets, surveys and staff webinars.
To access the toolkit, visit: Anna Freud Children's Mental Health Week Toolkit
Children's Mental Health Week Assembly
1decision have created a free assembly focused on 'This is My Place' which is the 2026 theme for Children's Mental Health Week. The assembly was created for primary schools by experienced education professionals with expertise in PSHE and children's wellbeing.
To access the assembly created by 1decision, visit: Children's Mental Health Week Assembly - 1decision