Free Children's Mental Health Week Resources

Children’s Mental Health Week (9–15 February 2026) is an opportunity for schools to reflect on how every child feels safe, valued and included. This year’s theme, “This Is My Place,” focuses on belonging and the vital role schools play in creating emotionally secure environments where pupils can thrive.

To support you, BEP has gathered free, practical resources and simple daily activity ideas for Early Years, Primary, Secondary and staff teams — helping you explore belonging in meaningful, manageable ways across the whole week.

Explore the resources below and take small steps that help every child feel: this is my place.

Click below to download Children's Mental Health Week Activities for EYFS.

 

 

Click below to download Children's Mental Health Week Activities for Primary phase.

 

Click below to download Children's Mental Health Week Activities for Secondary phase.

Click below to download Children's Mental Health Week Activities for staff.

Below are some of the strongest free and trusted national resources, organised by phase.

Early Years (Nursery & Reception)

Download activity ideas and theme-based packs for younger children.
 https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/

Practical guidance for adults supporting young children’s emotional wellbeing.
 https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/supporting-others/childrens-mental-health/

Toolkits, templates and emotional wellbeing guidance.
https://www.annafreud.org/resources/schools-and-colleges/
Best approach: storytelling, routines, emotion language and safe-play spaces.

Primary Schools

Assemblies, classroom activities, creative tasks and lesson ideas linked directly to This Is My Place.
 https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/

One of the best central collections of primary wellbeing resources.
 https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/

Videos and classroom-ready resources exploring emotions and belonging.
 https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach (search wellbeing resources)

Best approach: whole-school assemblies, PSHE lessons, pupil voice displays.

Secondary Schools

Discussion-based activities exploring identity, belonging, friendships and safe spaces.
 https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/resources/children-s-mental-health-week-2026-secondary-school-pack/

Evidence-based everyday practices for improving emotional safety and relationships in secondary classrooms.
 https://www.annafreud.org/resources/schools-and-colleges/classroom-wellbeing-toolkit/

Posters, lesson materials and staff guidance on supporting pupils.
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/professional/schools/

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