Statistically, in the UK, the first Monday in February is the day most likely for employees to call in sick – and has subsequently been coined ‘National Sickie Day.’ One of the reasons is the first payday since Christmas, “meaning people have been out celebrating all weekend with a particularly heavy one”. Since physical illness […]
National Storytelling Week takes place every year and is a celebration of the power of sharing stories. Stories teach us about the world, they allow us to step into someone else’s shoes and feel empathy, they help us to relax and escape and they can help develop essential #Literacy skills. In 2025, National Storytelling Week […]
World Cancer Day is held every year on the 4th of February, and it aims to raise international awareness concerning all types of cancer, those who suffer from it, and prevention and treatment. Created in 2000, World Cancer Day has grown into a positive movement for everyone, everywhere to unite under one voice to face one of […]
The 5th February 2026 is Time to Talk Day, which is about creating supportive communities with family, friends, or colleagues about mental health. Time to Talk Day is an annual awareness day held at the beginning of February each year. It’s a day for us all to start a conversation about mental health. Talking about […]
Student Volunteering Week, celebrated annually in February, is a week dedicated to encouraging students to get involved in volunteer work, make a positive impact in their communities, and develop valuable skills. This week provides an opportunity for students to discover the benefits of volunteering, such as gaining work experience, meeting new people, and contributing to […]
This week from the 9th-15th February it's Children's Mental Health Week, which was established to shine a spotlight on the importance of children and young people’s mental health. The theme for Children's Mental Health Week 2026 is 'This is My Place', and our aim is to support the systems around children and young people to […]
Today the 11th February marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science! This day was established in order to achieve full and equal access to and participation in, science for women and girls, and further achieve gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. Did you know? Women are typically given smaller […]
February 14th is Valentine's Day, which was originally a Christian feast day in honour of St. Valentine, however in contemporary culture it's more so a day that celebrates our loved ones but also our lost loved ones & the memories we've made with them. Whether you're celebrating romantic love for your partner, platonic love for […]
