Our support uses tried and tested methods, backed by research.

We collect evidence and data about the work we do and use it to measure our impact. This helps us to constantly improve our services.

Our work has a profound effect on children’s mental health, illustrated by our statistics. With Place2Be’s help, schools become more ‘mentally healthy’ – and society saves money.

The pupils we support

Last year, we reached over 340,000 children and young people and our one-to-one counselling supported 8,316 pupils. Of those receiving one-to-one counselling, many faced challenges which made it harder for them to focus at school:

• 44% were eligible for Pupil Premium
• 29% Special Educational Needs
• 11% were reported to be on a Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) waiting list
• 5% had a child protection plan
• 4% looked after children.

Impact on families

During the 2022 academic year:

• our Parenting Smart site had 40,000 visitors
• 900 parents and carers registered for our Parenting Smart – Online Course*
• 258 parents took part in our Personalised Individual Parenting Training (PIPT).

Impact on school staff

During the 2022 academic year:

• 511 school leaders took part in our Senior Mental Health Leads (SMHL) programme
• 17,022 teachers and school staff took part in our Mental Health Champions - Foundation programme
• 9200 teachers and school staff joined our online community, the Place2Be Staffroom.

*only available to parents and carers in Place2Be Partner Schools.