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Keep up with the latest news and views from our expert teams, schools and partners.

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Solutions for school attendance roundtable unites sector leaders

Place2Be hosted a cross-sector roundtable to discuss the impact of persistent absence and identify practical solutions.

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Place2Be bids farewell to Clinical Director, Dr Niki Cooper

Niki Cooper has been at Place2Be for over two decades. Here, she reflects on her 22 years with the charity.

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Place2Be welcomes cross party commitment to expanding school mental health services

Last week, every major party in England made commitments to support children and young people’s mental health.

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Arts & Minds Gala 2024

Nearly 200 guests came together for Place2Be's Arts & Minds gala dinner held at the Battersea Arts Centre.

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The Young BAFTA Roadshow with Place2Be arrives in Nottingham

British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) and Place2Be travelled to Nottingham this week taking the BAFTA Roadshow to Mellers Primary School.

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The Young BAFTA Roadshow with Place2Be arrives in Derby

British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) and Place2Be travelled to Derby last week taking the BAFTA Roadshow to Pear Tree Community Junior School.

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Creativity and Wellbeing Week how can creativity improve childrens wellbeing

Place2Be welcomes Creativity and Wellbeing Week’s initiative to raise awareness of ‘creative health’.

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The Young BAFTA Roadshow with Place2Be returns

Last week, BAFTA and Place2Be teamed up to launch the return of the Young BAFTA Roadshow.

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Mental health support: Harlow MP sees impact of Place2Be’s embedded service during school visit

Robert Halfon visited Stewards Academy on Friday 19 April, gaining insight into how Place2Be’s service supports students.

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Place2Be launches new bursary scheme to remove financial barriers for prospective child counsellors

Place2Be recently launched a new bursary scheme to help improve access to qualify as a children and young people’s counsellor.

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Integrating spirituality within the workplace: tips for practitioners

Read Sukhi Sian's advice on how practitioners can help clients explore their faith and beliefs during therapy.  

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A day in the life of a Place2Be Peripatetic Project Manager

Place2Be's Gail Samuels explains why the role is a crucial source of support and expertise to our schools across the UK.

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