The Little Princess Trust Assembly – Charity & Compassion

In partnership with The Little Princess Trust

Age Range: KS1–KS2 (whole-school appropriate)
Format: PowerPoint
Length: Flexible – approx. 15–30 minutes depending on discussion
Includes: Embedded interactive videos
Charity Partner: The Little Princess Trust

Overview

This meaningful and compassionate charity-focused assembly introduces pupils to The Little Princess Trust and the incredible work they do supporting children and young people who lose their hair due to cancer treatment or other medical conditions.

Through embedded interactive videos, real-life imagery, reflective discussion prompts and age-appropriate explanations, pupils develop empathy, emotional understanding and awareness of how charities support people during difficult times.

The assembly is designed to be discussion-led and flexible, allowing teachers to adapt the length depending on time available and the needs of their pupils.

What’s Included

• A fully prepared PowerPoint assembly ready to deliver
• Embedded interactive videos to support understanding and engagement
• Clear explanations of:
• What The Little Princess Trust does
• Why children may lose their hair
• How wigs are made and why they are so valuable
• Reflection slides exploring feelings, emotions and confidence
• Thought-provoking facts about wig production, time and cost
• Examples of hair donation, including well-known supporters
• Fundraising inspiration, including Funky Hair Funday
• Gentle safeguarding messaging with space for reflection and discussion

Key Learning Outcomes

Pupils will:

• Understand the role of charities in supporting others
• Develop empathy and compassion for children facing illness
• Learn how appearance and hair can affect confidence and identity
• Recognise ways they can help and support charities, even if they cannot donate hair
• Understand the importance of kindness, inclusion and community support

Why Teachers Love This Assembly

✔ Delivered in partnership with a real UK charity
✔ Embedded videos bring real-life stories to life
✔ Sensitive, age-appropriate and reassuring content
✔ Flexible timing – suitable for assemblies with or without discussion
✔ Minimal preparation required
✔ Encourages kindness, empathy and social responsibility

Curriculum Links

• PSHE / RSHE
• SMSC Development
• British Values – Mutual Respect & Individual Responsibility
• Charity Awareness & Fundraising
• Wellbeing & Emotional Literacy

Perfect For

• Charity awareness assemblies
• Fundraising launches
• PSHE focus weeks
• Kindness & compassion themes
• Supporting pupil understanding of illness and inclusion