Asking for help Pupil Leaflet – Item 724

This printable ‘Asking for help pupil leaflet’  is specially designed for children aged 7 to 11, offering gentle, neuroaffirming guidance on understanding when, why, and how to ask for help. Written with a trauma-informed approach, it aims to reassure children that asking for support is not a weakness but a strength. We do have a younger version here.

For many children, especially those who are neurodivergent or have experienced anxiety or adversity, asking for help can feel overwhelming or confusing. This resource breaks down the process in a calm, child-friendly way, giving children practical language, examples, and visual cues to boost their confidence in seeking support.

What’s Inside the Asking for help pupil leaflet?:

• Simple, reassuring explanations about why asking for help is important
• Clear signs to help children recognise when they might need support
• Trusted people children can turn to when they’re unsure
• Easy sentence starters to help them speak up or write it down
• Gentle reminders about what happens next and why they deserve to be listened to

Perfect for:

• PSHE lessons
• ELSA and wellbeing interventions
• School counselling
• Nurture groups
• Home conversations
• SEN support

Designed with inclusivity in mind: This leaflet uses affirming language, avoids shame-based messaging, and respects a wide range of communication needs.

Helping children understand: You are never too small to ask for help. Your feelings matter. You deserve to be heard.

Design details of the ‘It’s ok to ask for help pupil leaflet’:

A4 printable trifold

Includes black and white for colouring and reduced visual overwhelm

Important information 

This  ‘It’s ok to ask for help pupil leaflet’ is meant to be used as part of ELSA Sessions or some other therapeutic session. It shouldn’t just be given out to children without some input. Please DO NOT just give these out without that important input. They are purely reminders for the pupil to take away and for parents to get involved.

It is your responsibility to decide whether the information in this leaflet will be helpful to your pupils.

Under our terms and conditions these leaflets must not be put onto school websites.

They are for printing and giving to pupils at the end of a session or you could use them as a basis for your session. Work through each part with the pupil.