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
Our approach
We use a distinctive therapeutic approach to support children and young people early, including working with the whole school community.
Diversity and inclusion
Place2Be is fully committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.
Our mission and values
We are passionate about improving children's and young people's mental health, guided by our mission, vision and values.
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.
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.
News & blogs
Experts urge the Government to prioritise mental health for better school attendance
In a joint letter, experts call on the new Secretary of State to address school absence through a mental health lens.
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One-to-one counselling and school attendance in the UK
The University of Cambridge has worked with Place2Be to understand links between counselling and improved school attendance.
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Back to school: breaking down the barriers to attendance
As the school year starts, Place2Be's Educational Psychologist team share interventions to help improve school attendance.
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