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Keep up with the latest news and views from our expert teams, schools and partners.
Place2Be host free Counselling Workshops
100 people participated in 3 locations across the UK and Scotland.
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Place2Be secures funding from new partner Morgan Stanley
The new grant is to enable Place2Be to expand its reach in London.
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Scottish Mental Health Minister visits Craigroyston Primary School to discuss children’s mental health
Clare Haughey visited Carigroyston Primary School as part of Children’s Mental Health Week.
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Teaching resilience skills can support teenager's mental health
Dr Anne-Laura van Harmelen and Professor Tamsin Ford from the University of Cambridge guest blog for Children's Mental Health Week.
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Sale Sharks and Place2Be launch new 'Find Your Brave' programme
As part of Children’s Mental Health Week, Sharks Community Trust and Place2Be are launching the new community programme.
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A letter to my 11-year-old self…
Josh Smith, Celebrity and Entertainment Director of GLAMOUR UK, writes to his 11-year-old self.
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Place2Be announce new bursaries to boost numbers of child counsellors
The bursaries have been made possible thanks to the generous support of The Wolfson Foundation.
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South Shields pupil takes to the red carpet to ask celebrities how they 'Find their Brave'
Brandon took to the BAFTA red carpet to ask children, head teachers and celebrities how they 'Find their Brave'.
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Four initiatives that have helped to support our pupils’ mental health
Headteacher Enid Lewis shares four ways her school supports the mental health of staff and pupils.
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Place2Be's CEO launches Children's Mental Health Week
Catherine Roche launches Children's Mental Health Week.
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Place2Be and NAHT release joint research
The research was conducted as part of Children's Mental Health Week.
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The Duchess of Cambridge supports Children’s Mental Health Week
Our Royal Patron shares a message of support to help launch Children’s Mental Health Week.
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Place2Be's President Speaks to The Pivotal Podcast
Dame Benny Refson DBE discusses children's mental health with podcast aimed at teachers and school staff.
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Get involved with Children's Mental Health Week!
Support to help us raise awareness of the importance of children and young people's mental health.
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No child left behind this Christmas
Place2Be and crisis text line Shout are leaving no child behind this Christmas period.
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Mrs Hinch raises over £30,000 for Place2Be
Instagram sensation Mrs Hinch has donated over £30k to Place2Be from her merchandise sales.
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Over £50,000 raised at Place2Be's Carol Concert
This year we raised over £50,000, enabling us to support even more children across the UK.
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Evaluating School Counselling
Dr Fiona Pienaar looks at the impact of school-based counselling through evaluating client feedback.
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Place2Be and Onside Youth Zones announce collaboration
HRH The Duke of Sussex announced the partnership, funded by the Lord Mayor's Appeal.
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Place2Be mascots lead out England footballers
Place2Be pupils joined the England football team to help kick off their match against Montenegro.
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Celebrations at HSJ Awards
Place2Be Cluster Manager, Angelica McMillan, reflects on our evening at HSJ Awards.
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Place2Be takes part in the Lord Mayor's Show
William Russell, Place2Be Trustee was invested as London's Lord Mayor as part of the Lord Mayor's Show.
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Interview with Lord Mayor of London, William Russell
An Interview with William Russell, Place2Be Trustee and incoming Lord Mayor of London about his new role.
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Place2Be 'Highly Commended' at HSJ awards
Place2Be was honoured to be 'Highly Commended' in the Mental Health Provider of the Year category.
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Wembley school visited by BAFTA Kids Roadshow
BAFTA Kids Roadshow with Place2Be visits Park Lane Primary School.
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Children's Mental Health Week theme announced
Place2Be has announced the theme for Children's Mental Health Week 2020: Find your Brave
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Supporting children and families in Wales for ten years
Place2Be has been supporting children and young people's mental health in Wales for ten years.
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Welsh Education Minister, Kirsty Williams at anniversary event in Wales
Welsh Education Minister, Kirsty Williams, joined Place2Be at the tenth anniversary event in Wales.
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BAFTA Kid's Roadshow visits Birmingham and Leeds
This week the BAFTA Kids Roadshow with Place2Be visited schools in Birmingham and Leeds.
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BAFTA Kids hits the road to Scotland
BAFTA Kids Roadshow with Place2Be visits schools in Edinburgh and North Ayrshire
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Secondary school transition – it’s good to talk
Place2Be Ambassador Katie Thistleton explores how we can help children transition into secondary or high school.
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Duchess of Cambridge installs her garden joined by children from Place2Be
The garden was installed at the Royal Horticultural Society Garden Wisley, as part of ‘Back to Nature Festival’.
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Ruth Davidson discusses children's mental health at Tynecastle School
The MSP for Edinburgh Central visited a Place2Be school today for a discussion about children and young people's mental health services in Scotland.
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The Children’s Society's new Good Childhood report
The Children’s Society’s Good Childhood report studies the state of children’s wellbeing in the UK.
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Place2Be shortlisted in Health Service Journal Awards
Place2Be is thrilled to be shortlisted in the Mental Health Provider of the Year category.
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Sale Sharks and Place2Be's new charity partnership
The Premiership Rugby Union club picked Place2Be as their charity partner this year.
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Place2Be joins The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at The King’s Cup
Place2Be competed against seven other charities, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, in the sailing regatta.
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Counsellors in schools will be a big help – The Scotsman
Summer holidays should be a chance to recharge and unwind. Not for Karen.
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Greater Manchester schools to receive mental health support
The Greater Manchester Mentally Healthy Schools and Colleges have revealed an expansion from 64 to 125 schools, colleges and pupil referral units.
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Place2Be's response to Centre for Mental Health's new research
Catherine Roche, Chief Executive of Place2Be, responded regarding the commissioning of voluntary and community organisations in mental health.
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Place2Be responds to Scottish Government's recommendations
Jonathan Wood, Head of Service at Place2Be responded to the Children & Young People’s Mental Health Taskforce's recommendations.
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Stewards Academy marks 10 years of Place2Be
This week, Stewards Academy in Harlow celebrated 10 years of Place2Be services in their school.
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Place2Be pupils explore 'Back to Nature Garden'
HRH The Duchess of Cambridge met six pupils form Hampton Hill Junior as they explored her Back to Nature Garden at Hampton Court.
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Young people want both in person and digital mental health support
New research by Place2Be found most children and young people turn to family members for emotional support.
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PM calls for teacher training to cover mental health
The Prime Minister has unveiled a plan for teacher training in England to include mental health.
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Masculinity and child counselling: my journey
Jonathan shares his experience around masculinity and child counselling.
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The case for early intervention
Place2Be Chief Executive Catherine Roche breaks down the importance of early intervention for children's mental health.
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'Shout' text messaging helpline launches
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and The Duke and Duchess of Sussex launch Shout, a text helpline that supports people in crisis.
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BAFTA Kids Roadshow with Place2Be returns for a 3rd year!
Keep up to date with our travels around England, Scotland and Wales.
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The Wellbeing in Schools Awards 2019
Place2Be held a special ceremony celebrating the special individuals helping innovate support for mental health in their schools.
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Play: A Language for Children
Counsellor on Placement, Jess, tells the story of working with Adam and how a toy car taught her the power of play.
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Lack of training in mental health a concern in the classroom - The Scotsman
In 2016, 861 teachers in Scotland between the ages of 21 and 45 lapsed from the teaching register.
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Research: children with less sleep more likely to struggle with worries
Place2Be's research shows children with less sleep are more likely to struggle with worries.
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Place2Be & Mishcon de Reya launch ‘sharenting’ films
Place2Be and law firm Mishcon de Reya collaborate on three films exploring children's views on sharenting.
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Place2Be partners with St Mary's University College in Belfast
The partnership looks to ensure teachers in Northern Ireland are equipped with the skills to support pupils’ mental health.
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1 in 8 children & young people have a mental disorder
Mental health disorders are on the rise among children and young people, according to the new report.
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What is a designated mental health lead?
Sarah Hannafin, senior policy advisor at NAHT, shares her view on the role of the designated mental health lead.
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Place2Be partners with Universities of Edinburgh and Stirling for Pilot
The partnership looks to ensure teachers in Scotland are equipped with the skillets to support children’s mental health.
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Supporting a child who is self-harming
Advice for parents and professionals.
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Counselling in primary schools could offer six-fold societal returns
A one year investment of 4.2 million can allow Place2Be to generate potential societal benefits of £25.9 million.
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Mentally Healthy Schools website now nationwide
This landmark website project from Heads Together is now available nationwide.
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Place2Be responds to Green Paper consultation
Place2Be responds to the Green Paper; “Transforming Children and Young People’s Mental Health Provision”.
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Research: Schools struggle with mental health support
This Children’s Mental Health Week Place2Be partnered with NAHT, BACP and UKCP, to conduct research into mental health support.
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Mental Health Champions endorsed by Education Scotland
Education Scotland added Place2Be's programmes to their Educational Leadership framework.
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Masking, Meltdowns and Misdiagnosis
Why girls with autism can miss out on identification and support
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Tying up loose ends
Finishing counselling can be difficult for both Place2Be counsellors and the pupils they support.
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Survey: Place2Be and school leaders’ union NAHT results
The survey shows half of schools struggle to get mental health support for pupils.
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HRH The Duchess of Cambridge speaks to children at Place2Be’s Big Assembly.
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Research: pupils share their views for Children’s Mental Health Week
Pupils at our Partner Schools tell Place2Be about their concerns and highlight the importance of kindness.
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The impacts of bereavement
Place2Be explore the affects of bereavement on children and young people.
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