School Resources: Menstruation Education in Schools

Yes. Lil‑Lets works alongside the UK government’s free period products scheme, which supports schools in providing pupils with access to free period products during the school day. If you’re a state‑maintained school or a Department for Education‑funded college in England, you’re eligible to take part in this initiative.

Through the scheme, schools can order a range of Lil‑Lets teen‑friendly period products, helping ensure pupils can access pads and tampons when they need them. The aim is to normalise periods, reduce stigma, and make sure no young person misses out on education because they don’t have the products they need.

If you work in a school and you’d like to ensure period equality, making sure your students have the support they need, register your school for free products today by calling 01827 255500 (option 3) or dropping an email to periodproducts@phs.co.uk

Schools taking part in the free period products scheme can access a range of essential period products to suit different needs and preferences. This usually includes pads and tampons in a variety of absorbencies to support pupils throughout the school day.

Some schools may also choose to offer reusable options, such as reusable applicators or menstrual cups, helping pupils learn about different period care choices. Offering a mix of products ensures students can find what feels most comfortable and right for them, while supporting dignity, choice, and confidence at school.

Yes. Alongside working with the Government in their Free Period Product Scheme, each year, Lil‑Lets allocates a limited number of Lil‑Lets Teens period sample packs specifically for primary schools. These packs are designed to support Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) lessons, helping pupils learn about periods in a clear, age‑appropriate, and reassuring way.

Availability is limited and packs are offered while stocks last each year. Once the allocated packs have been distributed, they may not be available again until the next allocation period, so schools are encouraged to enquire early if they’re interested.

Lil‑Lets works in partnership with young people’s charity Brook to provide a free, interactive education platform designed to support schools in delivering engaging and effective Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) lessons. We understand that teaching topics like puberty and periods can feel challenging, so these resources are made to be clear, age‑appropriate, and easy to use in the classroom.

The resources cover puberty, menstruation, managing periods, challenging stigma, and body confidence, and are designed for all genders. By providing accurate, reliable information to both educators and young people, Lil‑Lets aims to build confidence, reduce harmful taboos, and help tackle stigma, which is often linked to period poverty. Through education, we hope to empower young people to understand their bodies and support a more open, informed approach to menstrual health.

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Lil‑Lets supports young people as they move into their teenage years by providing free, downloadable RSE resources for schools that make learning about puberty and periods clear, reassuring, and age‑appropriate. These resources are designed to build confidence, support understanding, and help teachers and parents start positive, informed conversations.

We also offer a unique range of period products designed specifically for teens and pre‑teens, alongside a dedicated online hub and Ask Vicki questions page. This creates a safe, trusted space where young people can ask questions and receive personalised, supportive responses about puberty, periods, and growing up, helping them feel heard, informed, and less alone as they navigate puberty.

Access to free period products in schools helps ensure students can manage their periods with dignity and confidence, without stress or embarrassment. When products are readily available, students don’t have to worry about being caught out or asking for help, which helps normalise periods and reduce stigma.

It also supports attendance, inclusion, and wellbeing. No student should miss lessons or feel distracted at school because they don’t have the products they need. Providing free period products helps students feel prepared, supported, and able to focus on learning, helping everyone have a fair and confident school experience.

Schools can use Lil‑Lets’ structured, stigma‑free educational resources to support open and confident conversations about periods and puberty. Our lesson plans cover the basics clearly and comprehensively, helping teachers explain what periods are, why they happen, and how to manage them — all in a way that feels calm, factual, and age‑appropriate.

The resources can be used on their own or alongside existing school materials and are created in line with KS3 Government statutory guidance and PSHE Association guidance. With lesson plans tailored for Year 4 through to Year 9, they help ensure students don’t miss out on vital learning at key transition stages. We know delivering this education can feel daunting, so our aim is to support schools by providing content that helps educators feel prepared, confident, and supported when teaching these important topics.

Because there are thousands of primary and secondary schools across the UK, it wouldn’t be possible for the Lil‑Lets team to visit every school to deliver individual puberty talks. Instead, we focus on reaching as many young people as possible in a way that’s practical, accessible, and effective.

That’s why we’ve worked alongside young people’s charity Brook to create clear, age‑appropriate RSE lesson plans that teachers can confidently deliver in the classroom. Alongside our involvement in the government’s Free Period Products for Schools scheme, this approach allows Lil‑Lets to support schools nationwide with accurate, up‑to‑date education on puberty and periods, helping more students feel informed, prepared, and supported.