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Our work

Our work

Guided by our mission, vision, values and approach, we have provided mental health services in schools for almost 30 years.

In the last school year: 

  • 6,901 pupils were supported through one-to-one counselling 
  • 33,327 pupils booked their own appointments to speak to our mental health professional
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Our approach

We use a distinctive therapeutic approach to support children and young people early, including working with the whole school community.

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Diversity and inclusion

Place2Be is fully committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.

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Our mission and values

We are passionate about improving children's and young people's mental health, guided by our mission, vision and values.

Discover our mission, vision and values

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Our history

Since Place2Be was founded in 1994, we’ve grown into a national charity. We now offer a range of services in over 500 schools across the UK.

Learn about our history

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Mental health services in Scotland

Place2Be has worked in Scotland since 2001, creating a Place2Be in schools for children aged four and up. Learn more about what we do to improve the lives of Scottish children and young people.

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News & blogs

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Place2Be announces Arts & Minds Gala featuring Alistair Petrie, Katie Melua and LUAP

The gala will bring together 200 guests for an evening to remember, and raise vital funds for children’s mental health.

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Training as a child counsellor in a Place2Be school

We sat down with Adele to learn more about her experience of training as a child counsellor with Place2be.

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Harlow MP Rob Halfon speaking with a Place2Be School Project Manager. The pair are sitting on green armchairs inside a room with light green painted walls.

Harlow MP sees impact of our embedded service during school visit

Robert Halfon visited Stewards Academy on Friday 19 April, gaining insight into how Place2Be’s service supports students.

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