25/09/2026
Young people’s mental health is once again making headlines. Behind every statistic is a child who deserves to feel seen, supported and connected. 💛
There’s no single solution. Alongside specialist mental health services, the everyday spaces, activities and relationships around children can also help create opportunities for confidence, communication and a sense of belonging.
Our Brick Club case studies show what this can look like in practice. 🧱
Trained facilitators are running Brick Clubs across a wide range of settings, including NHS-linked services, mainstream and specialist schools, speech and language settings, and children’s hospices.
Through structured, collaborative LEGO® play, children have opportunities to build together, communicate, problem-solve and share moments of joy and achievement.
The stories include examples from Cambridge schools, Cambridgeshire Community Services, Acorns Children’s Hospice Trust, the Donaldson Trust and a London primary school supporting children aged 9–11.
Brick Clubs are not a replacement for mental health care. But these case studies show how playful, inclusive and relationship-based support can contribute to children’s wellbeing, confidence and sense of connection.
👉 Read the case studies here:
https://playincluded.com/research-and-insight/case-studies/
We’d love to hear from you: where have you seen play help a child feel more connected or confident?
