Resources for Schools
For Loneliness Awareness Week 2026, schools and youth settings are invited to explore the theme Acceptance: Giving Loneliness a Voice, using simple activities that help young people understand loneliness and build connection in supportive ways.
Two simple ways to take part
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Awareness Assembly: Deliver a themed 15-minute assembly introducing Acceptance and the idea that loneliness is more than being alone. Finish with a shared orange moment.
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Deeper Learning Approach: Start with the assembly, build understanding through age-appropriate classroom lessons during the week, and finish with a shared orange moment.
KS1 Assembly
A 15-minute assembly introducing feelings, belonging and the idea that loneliness is more than being alone.
Pupils explore:
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Feelings and loneliness
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Looking beyond what we see
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Sharing as a way to show acceptance
KS1 Lesson Plans
Classroom activities exploring teamwork, fairness and inclusion, helping pupils understand how small actions help others feel connected.
KS3 Assembly
A reflective assembly exploring belonging, identity and hidden loneliness in groups.
Pupils consider how pressure, labels and group dynamics influence whether people feel accepted.
KS3 Lesson Plans
Age-appropriate lessons exploring change, identity, pressure and stigma.
Pupils reflect on how loneliness can appear during transitions, through social pressure, or through labels that affect belonging.
KS4 Assembly
A reflective assembly exploring leadership, responsibility and acceptance in school communities.
Pupils consider how small actions and shared responsibility help people feel seen and included.
KS4 Lesson Plans
Lessons exploring voice, agency and leadership within teams and communities.
Pupils reflect on how personal actions and leadership shape cultures of acceptance and belonging.
Share on social media
If your school takes part, we would love you to share on social media using the resources in our social media toolkit and tag Loneliness Awareness Week.
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The shared orange moment takes place on Wednesday 17 June. Schools can also add their participation to the Connection Map. If sharing photos or videos of pupils, a school photo/video consent form will need to be completed.
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An orange shared. A connection made.