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Secondary School

Welcome to the BBC Children in Need Secondary School homepage!

BBC Children in Need is back for 2024 – check back in September for everything you’ll need to get involved in fundraising and to understand the importance of your support for young people across the UK.

Save the date: Friday 15th November 2024!

Don’t miss our big appeal day this November! Take part in fantastic fundraising activities and tune into brilliant programming to help us support young people in communities like yours. Get the date in your diary today!

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Introducing our new campaign, The Heaviest Backpack, this Mental Health Awareness Week

The campaign aims to raise awareness and deliver resources to help parents, teachers and other trusted adults relieve some of the burden for young people, and open up a nationwide conversation around children’s mental health.

Why not check out our resources and videos designed to encourage conversations about mental health and wellbeing for Secondary school children on the link below?

Looking After Your Mental Health

Start conversations with your students and classmates about mental health and wellbeing. Click the link below to check out our resources.

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Student Hub

Explore our student hub to help young people understand exactly how we are working to support children and young people in your local area.

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Fundraising Inspiration

You can fundraise for BBC Children in Need at any time of year. There are always plenty of ways for your school or college to join in.

Check out our easy and fun suggestions for class fundraisers below.

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