Children’s Mental Health Week 2026 has started today, 9 February 2026, across Luton, Bedfordshire, to help young people feel more connected to their community. The local campaign follows the national theme “This is My Place,” which focuses on making children feel safe and valued in their schools and homes.
The local group Be Active Beds is leading delivery in collaboration with Luton Borough Council and community partners to offer free and low-cost activities throughout the week. Families can take part in wellbeing workshops at community hubs or join sports sessions at local leisure centres to help improve their mental health through physical movement. Key venues include Inspire: Luton Sports Village, managed by Active Luton.
Organisers say the goal is to provide easy, preventative tools to build resilience rather than waiting for children to need clinical mental health services. This initiative also aligns with the Luton 2040 vision, which aims to make the town a child-friendly place where everyone feels they belong.
Schools across the town are using resources from the national charity Place2Be to run classroom activities that focus on identity. These sessions are designed to help students find a space where they feel comfortable, whether that’s a classroom, a library, or a local park.
The events run until 15 February 2026, and the week’s activities and resources are aimed at primary and secondary pupils across the area. Parents can find local session information on the Luton Borough Council events and activities pages or via Be Active Beds’ events listings, or by contacting their child’s school directly.
For national resources and classroom materials, see Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week information: https://www.place2be.org.uk/about-us/childrens-mental-health-week/; for local events and programmes, see Be Active Beds: https://www.beactivebeds.co.uk/ and Luton Borough Council activities: https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Education_and_learning/Other-support/childcare-childrens-centres-activities/Pages/activities-and-events-for-children-and-young-people.aspx.
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