Children's Mental Health Week 2027
Children’s Mental Health Week, 1 - 7 February, is a time to pause and focus on children’s mental health and wellbeing. The 2027 theme, 'Step Into My World', encourages us to take time to understand children's experiences, listen with curiosity and build the supportive relationships that help young people thrive.
Coming soon! Thrive’s free Early Years, Primary, and Secondary 2027 resource packs.
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1 in 6 children are likely to have mental health problems
The importance of prioritising wellbeing
Good mental health in schools is crucial for fostering pupils' healthy development and ensuring regular attendance. It also promotes engagement in learning and helps unlock their full potential.
Holistic development
Children’s mental health and wellbeing support holistic development, helping pupils engage with learning, build resilience, and thrive in school and beyond.
Emotional health
Supporting emotional wellbeing in schools helps children feel safe and confident, strengthening relationships and creating calmer, more connected learning environments.
Academic performance and attendance
Good mental health in schools is closely linked to improved attendance, engagement, and academic performance for children and young people.
Long-term benefits
Prioritising children’s mental health and wellbeing supports positive long-term outcomes, from learning and relationships to life beyond school.
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Children's Mental Health Week FAQs
Children’s Mental Health Week is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness of children and young people’s mental health. It’s a chance for schools, early years settings, youth groups, and families across the UK to focus on wellbeing, spark conversations, and encourage children to reflect on their own mental health.
Set up by the children’s mental health charity Place2Be, the week highlights the importance of emotional safety, connection, and support for all children.
Children's Mental Health Week takes place within the first two weeks of February. Schools, youth groups, various organisations and individuals across the UK will be taking part.
To support Children's Mental Health Week, Thrive offers free resource packs for Early Years, Primary, and Secondary schools. Each pack includes low-prep classroom activities, assembly ideas, and practical guidance for supporting emotional safety, belonging, and wellbeing. These can be used in Thrive or non-Thrive settings.