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Starting the academic year strong: Reflections for trainees and newly qualified practitioners

Read about Dave Exall, lead tutor on Place2Be’s Level 6 Counselling Supervision Certificate, and the advice he would give to those beginning the academic year and the habits that support professional growth.

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Place2Be reveals new theme and free school and family resources for Children’s Mental Health Week 2027

Place2Be has today unveiled ‘Step into Our World’ as the theme for Children’s Mental Health Week 2027, inviting schools and communities to download free resources to help children and young people explore empathy and the importance of positive relationships.

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Young pupils experience fashion, creativity and inspiration at London Fashion Week

Creativity took centre stage at London Fashion Week as award-winning British fashion designer Patrick McDowell welcomed pupils from Knightsbridge School to his runway show, giving them a unique opportunity to experience one of the fashion industry's most prestigious events first-hand.

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Place2Be’s Arts & Minds Gala raises over £382,000 for children’s mental health 

On June 18 2026, a full house of 230 guests attended the third Arts & Minds Gala Dinner, sponsored by LAVA Advisory Partners, at Smith Square Hall in Westminster, raising £382,000 for children and young people’s mental health.

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The Switch Off Struggle

Place2Be's Programme Leader, Judah, navigates screen time limitations with his children in the modern digital age.

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Connecting through Creativity: Supporting Transition and Healing of a Year 6 class

Place2Be presents a new Art Room project - 'Connecting through Creativity' to London primary and secondary schools to help strengthen wellbeing and togetherness.

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Place2Be partners with Dame Darcey’s DDMIX

Place2Be proudly welcomes Dame Darcey Bussell DBE as their newest Ambassador and teams up with DDMIX to bring their energising dance fitness resources to schools and classrooms around the UK.

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Place2Be and BAFTA took the young BAFTA roadshow to Rochdale and Birmingham

Place2Be and BAFTA took the young BAFTA roadshow to Rochdale and Birmingham

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Place2Be announces exciting new partnership with The Happiful Foundation

Place2Be's latest partnership with The Happiful Foundation aims to end the stigma attached to mental health and make a positive impact.

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Place2Be launches new bursary to widen access to leadership pathways in counselling

Place2Be launches a new bursary for our Level 6 course to support greater access to leadership roles within counselling.

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Place2Be and BAFTA take the Young BAFTA Roadshow to Islington

Place2Be and BAFTA bring the Young BAFTA Roadshow to Islington's primary school for its tenth year of partnership.

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Coping with uncertainty

Judah writes about uncertainty, how it shows up in his children's lives, and how he copes.

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