Black History Month:
Black History Month takes place every October in the UK. It gives everyone the opportunity to share, celebrate and understand the impact of black heritage and culture.
The BBC have a collection of teaching resources to explore black history, heritage, culture and achievements which can be accessed by visiting: Black History Month 2025 resources - BBC Teach
The GCHQ Reach network have created resource packs for schools and youth groups which can be accessed by visiting: Black History Month Schools Resource Pack - GCHQ.GOV.UK
International Walk to School Month:
October is International Walk to School Month, when pupils around the globe celebrate the joys of walking and wheeling to school. For ideas and free resources to help get you walking, Living Streets have lesson plans and activities booklets to get you started. For more information, visit: International Walk to School Month
Stoptober:
Stoptober is back! Join thousands of other smokers committing to quit this October. For further details: Quit smoking - Better Health - NHS
World Mental Health Day:
World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. This year’s theme set by the World Federation for Mental Health is access to services - mental health in catastrophes and emergencies. The theme highlights the importance of people being able to protect their mental health whatever they're going through, because everyone deserves good mental health. To get involved: World Mental Health Day 2025 | Mental Health Foundation
Hate Crime Awareness Week:
Taking place between 11th - 18th October 2025, National Hate Crime Awareness Week is a week of action to encourage the authorities key partners and communities affected by hate to work together to tackle hate crime across the UK. Further information and resources can be accessed by visiting: National Hate Crime Awareness Week - Nationalhcaw
Global Handwashing Day:
October 15 is Global Handwashing Day, a global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives: Global Handwashing Day - The Global Handwashing Partnership
National Bug Busting Day (head lice):
Bug Busting for Schools and the Wider Community - Community Hygiene Concern