Children's Mental Health Week
Organised by Place2Be
A week of free school assemblies, lesson plans, and family activities focused on young people's emotional wellbeing.
Visit the campaignUK Child Safety Campaigns Calendar
These UK-relevant awareness campaigns give schools, parents, and youth workers natural moments to start conversations.
Safer Internet Day
Organised by UK Safer Internet Centre
The UK's central online safety moment, with classroom packs, parent guides, and youth voice research released each year.
Visit the campaignNational Child Exploitation Awareness Day
Organised by NWG Network
A national day raising awareness of child sexual and criminal exploitation, with practitioner briefings and community resources.
Visit the campaignMental Health Awareness Week
Organised by Mental Health Foundation
A UK-wide week with a fresh theme each year, supported by school assemblies, parent guides, and workplace resources.
Visit the campaignPride Month (UK)
Organised by Multiple UK organisations
A safeguarding angle for LGBTQ+ young people. UK support includes akt for housing, Mermaids for families, and Galop for hate-crime help.
Visit the campaignOnline Safety Act 2023 anniversary
Organised by UK Government and Ofcom
A natural moment for schools and parents to review what the Online Safety Act 2023 means for platforms used by children.
Visit the campaignAnti-Bullying Week
Organised by Anti-Bullying Alliance
A national week with a fresh theme each year, supported by free school packs, assemblies, and the Odd Socks Day opener.
Visit the campaignWorld Children's Day
Organised by UNICEF
A global day marking the anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, with UK school and youth activities.
Visit the campaignPlan a school activity
Pair an awareness day with one of these reusable tools to give staff and families a concrete action to take.
Family Safety Plan
A printable plan schools can send home alongside an awareness week, prompting families to agree on rules together.
Conversation Planner
Question prompts pupils, parents, and tutors can use during Anti-Bullying Week or Safer Internet Day discussions.
KCSiE Checklist
A staff-facing checklist tied to KCSiE 2025, useful for refresher sessions during awareness weeks.
Family Contract
A simple home-use agreement covering devices, gaming, and social media — pair it with Safer Internet Day.
Free Downloads
Printable checklists, posters, and home-school resources to circulate around an awareness day.
Free Training Courses
Structured short courses for parents and staff to complete in the run-up to an awareness week.
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Last reviewed: 14 June 2026. Next review due: 14 December 2026.