When is Children in Need 2025?
On Friday 14 November schools are invited to be part of a day of fun, excitement, and fundraising for Children in Need.
Below we've collated ideas for taking part and raising money with your primary school, as well as classroom resources for theming lessons around Children in Need.**
How can I get involved in Children in Need?
- Nursery and Pre-School - Ask little ones to dress up or wear their favourite outfit on BBC Children in Need week.
- Primary School - Why not host a baking competition or set up a stall at school to sell tasty bakes?
How to plan a Children in Need day at your school. document
This article for teachers contains top tips from primary school teachers on how to plan for a day of Children in Need activities.
- Secondary School - Fun game ideas include bingo, quizzes, rock/paper/scissors, or perhaps a paper aeroplane competition.
Click or tap here for more fundraising inspiration on the Children in Need website.
Get active
Moodboosters. collection
Fun, simple, curriculum-linked resources to inspire primary-aged children to get moving for mental health and wellbeing. These videos require no extra equipment and can be used flexibly during the school day in a classroom with minimal space.
Super Mood Movers. collection
Thirteen videos, created in partnership with Children in Need and the Premier League, to enhance the wellbeing of your class with irresistibly catchy songs and easy-to-follow dance routines. Each video supports either the KS1 or KS2 PSHE curriculum, covering themes such as respecting ourselves and others, taking care of our world, and friends and family.
Let's Get Active. collection
These short films for primary schools introduce pupils to a range of fun and exciting games and activities, to get children moving both in the classroom and out in the playground.
What's it all about?
Same But Different. collection
A collection of short films looking at primary children with a range of disabilities, learning differences and medical conditions, that aims to encourage understanding and inclusion, both at school and in the wider world.
Growth mindset case studies. collection
A collection of short films that offer case studies of young people demonstrating a growth mindset. Each story introduces us to one of the five steps to wellbeing.
Children in Need – Goodbye Rainclouds. document
'Goodbye Rainclouds' is a story designed to show how life's difficulties can be overcome with the right help and support. This classroom resource supports the teaching of KS1 and KS2 PSHE.
Supporting resources from Children in Need and Twinkl
Access free downloadable resources to boost your fundraising and get your students learning on BBC Children in Need day.
More Children in Need-themed materials can be found on the Twinkl website.
