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Our work

Our work

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

In the last school year: 

  • we reached 340,000 children and young people
  • more than 14,000 children and young people benefitted from our targeted clinical support.
Our Approach (1)
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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Equity Diversity And Inclusion
Equity, diversity and inclusion

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

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Our Mission and values
Our mission and values

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

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Our History
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.

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Our Work In Scotland
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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Mental Health School Services In Wales
Mental health services in Wales

Since 2009, Place2Be has been empowering children and young people in Wales by providing vital mental health support services in schools. Learn more about Place2Be's work in Wales and its impact.

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News and blogs

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Chancellor should make “positive investment in childhood” to build resilience and growth for children

We urge the Chancellor to make “positive investment in childhood” to build resilience and growth for children so they can…

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Star-studded line-up to support children and young people’s mental health at Place2Be’s annual Carol Concert

Sophie Dahl, Jamie Cullum, Paloma Faith, Dominic West, Laura Wright, YolanDa Brown and Laura Dockrill are announced for the 2025…

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Community Focus: Delivering mental health support in Orkney

Discover how Place2Be builds a pioneering mental health service in one of the UK’s most remote communities.

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