Unmasking Me Pupil Leaflet – Item 710

This is our Unmasking me pupil leaflet.

This gentle, child-friendly leaflet is designed to help pupils explore and understand the experience of masking. This is the act of hiding or changing parts of yourself to fit in, stay safe, or avoid judgement.

Created with neurodivergent children in mind (including those with autism, ADHD, or school-based anxiety), the leaflet uses kind, accessible language and affirming visuals to help children feel seen and supported.

Perfect for use in:

• Elsa sessions
• 1:1 pastoral or SEN support
• Mental health or wellbeing lessons
• At home with parents or carers

Inside the leaflet

• What is masking?
• Why do people mask?
• What does masking feel like?
• What helps with masking?
• Being kind to yourself

This resource is especially helpful for children who struggle to express how they’re really feeling, and for starting conversations around identity, inclusion, and emotional safety.

There is an editable part for you to put your contact details or just your name. Simply type in the blue box. The blue box doesn’t show when you print. You can of course just print it and handwrite your details.

There is a leaflet holder included in the pack which you can use to display your leaflets on the wall. There is also a BLACK AND WHITE version of the leaflet included in the pack. Some children might like to colour in the black and white version as you chat.

Important information 

This  Unmasking Me pupil leaflet is meant to be used as part of ELSA Sessions or some other therapeutic session and 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.