World Mental Health Day: Resources for Teachers & Pupils

Supporting Teachers, Families, and Communities

World Mental Health Day is a reminder of just how important it is to care for our minds as well as our bodies. In schools, mental health affects everyone: teachers who need time to recharge, pupils who benefit from positive activities, and families who balance work and childcare.

At LSC, we are committed to supporting the whole school community. Through specialist PPA cover, wraparound childcare, and holiday camps, we help schools put mental health and wellbeing at the centre of everyday life.

• Supporting Teachers
• Supporting Families
• Supporting Children
• Free Mental Health Tools
• A Whole-School Approach

Supporting Teachers

Teaching is a rewarding but demanding profession. Without space to plan and recover, stress can build quickly. That’s where PPA cover is vital:

• Teachers gain valuable time for preparation and reflection.
• Reliable cover reduces workload pressure and helps protect work–life balance.
• Pupils enjoy consistent, engaging lessons led by qualified cover teachers.

When teachers are supported, their mental health improves – and classrooms become calmer, happier places to learn.

Supporting Families

Mental health isn’t just about staff – families also need support. Many parents juggle demanding jobs with school schedules, and wraparound childcare provides the balance they need:

By easing daily pressures for parents, schools can help reduce stress and create stronger, more supportive communities.

Supporting Children

For children, mental health and physical activity go hand in hand. In a world where screen time is on the rise, keeping pupils active is more important than ever. At LSC, we place a strong emphasis on PE PPA cover and specialist sports teachers, as well as creative opportunities through music, drama, and languages. These activities not only improve physical health but also boost confidence, self-expression, and resilience – all key to positive mental wellbeing.

Free Mental Health Tools

To mark World Mental Health Day, here are some free resources for teachers, families, and staff:

🎧 Podcasts for Mental Health & Wellbeing

Teacher Wellbeing Podcast – Practical tips for supporting teacher mental health.

Happy Place (Fearne Cotton) – Uplifting conversations about resilience and life.

Radio Headspace – Short daily episodes for a quick reset.

The Mindful Teacher Podcast – Ideas for bringing calm into the classroom.

Sporting Minds UK Podcast – Raising awareness of mental health in sport.

Eighty Percent Mental – Exploring the mental side of sport and performance.

🌿 Apps & Online Tools

Calm – Guided meditations and breathing exercises (free & premium).

Insight Timer – Thousands of free meditation and relaxation tracks.

NHS Every Mind Matters – Practical tips for everyday mental health.

Mind – Independent UK mental health support and advice charity.

TeacherTapp – Daily questions and insights tailored for teachers.

🏃Free Activities to Get Moving

NHS Couch to 5K – A free 9-week running plan to help anyone get started with exercise.

MHFA England – Empower Half Hour – Short, accessible activities linking movement and mental wellbeing.

NHS Pilates & Yoga videos – Beginner-friendly sessions and gentle routines for back pain or arthritis.

A Whole-School Approach

Mental health is everyone’s responsibility. When schools provide:

• PPA cover to protect staff wellbeing,
• Wraparound childcare to ease family pressures, and
• Active and creative opportunities to support children, they create stronger, healthier communities.

At LSC, we’re proud to support schools across the UK with cover teachers, school clubs, and holiday childcare – helping teachers, pupils, and families thrive together.

✨ On this World Mental Health Day, let’s remember that small steps – for teachers, families, and children – make a big difference.

📩 Find out how LSC can support your school: Contact us today.