Support for schools

Every school has students dealing with more than they let on, including those who have a parent with mental health problems. It’s not always easy to spot, and many young people find it hard to speak up. That’s why we’ve created training and resources for schools - all made with teachers, young people and health professionals.

OUR COURSES

Our online courses are designed to fit around the way you work and use what you already know. You don’t need to be a therapist, just someone with the right tools and the time to use them well.

Online, self-directed, one hour, £99, CPD-certified

Whole-school awareness

Level: Beginner
Suitability: Suitable for all primary and secondary school staff
Price: £99

Introductory training that supports school staff to recognise and respond to the needs of children who have a parent with mental health problems. This session is the first step towards a whole-school approach, helping staff spot the signs, understand the challenges and strengthen student resilience.

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Online, self-directed, one hour

How to talk to children who have a parent with a mental illness

Level: Beginner
Suitability: Suitable for all primary and secondary school staff
Price: £200

Build confidence to talk openly and sensitively with students who have a parent with mental health problems. This training gives you practical tools to create safer spaces, break the silence and help students feel heard and understood.

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Online, live and self-directed, one day

Senior Mental Health Lead training

Level: Intermediate
Suitability: Senior mental health leads
Price: £350

Practical, DfE-funded intermediate training to help you support students who have a parent with mental health problems and build a more open, informed school culture. Includes live sessions, flexible learning and a peer network to share ideas and strategies.

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Online or in-person, live delivery, tailored content

Bespoke training and consultancy

Price: on request

Our tailored support helps your school turn insight into action — developing strategies, policies and everyday practices that make a real difference to your students, staff and families.

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I appreciated the pace and progression within the lessons and the gentle context of general mental health which led to a focus on parental mental health problems in the series of lessons - this felt appropriate and worked well.
— Teacher

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ANIMATIONS

Making Sense of Mental Illness

A short film for under 11s that introduces the idea of mental health problems in an honest, age-appropriate way. It encourages conversation, empathy, and helps children think about how to support themselves and others.

The Perfect Ice Cream

Created with young people, this short film helps students explore the idea that not all families are the same. It’s a gentle way to build empathy, start discussion and encourage thoughtful responses to others.

The Elephant in the Room

A short, powerful film made with young people to raise awareness of what it’s like to have a parent with mental health problems. Ideal for use in classrooms or assemblies, it helps students understand they’re not alone and encourages peer support.

ACTIVITIES, PACKS AND LESSON PLANS

Group activity: Anyone Who

Starting with simple, relatable prompts, Anyone Who gets children up and moving. Games like this are a powerful way to explore complex topics and break down barriers in a safe, supportive space.

Lesson plan: Growing Together

Designed for use in circle time or class discussion, this session helps children build emotional literacy and learn how to spot when a classmate might be having a difficult time.

Activity pack: Nature

This printable pack encourages students to explore the outdoors — alone or with others — and use the natural world as a way to support their wellbeing.

Resource pack: How to Be a Kid

A ready-to-use pack, designed to help spark honest, age-appropriate conversations about mental health and identity in the classroom. Created with community arts collective Next Door But One, the activities build on the themes of the touring play and draw on techniques from our KidsTime Workshops.

READING LISTS

A selection of thoughtful and age-appropriate books to help you explore the topic of parental mental health with children and young people using stories, facts, and gentle conversation starters.

Under 7s
Ages 7 - 11
Age 11+

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If you’re curious about how we can support your school with training, resources or tailored support, we’re here to help — just get in touch.

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