News and blogs – Place2Be

The impact of Place2Be's whole school service on pupils in Salford

19 February 2024

One year into the AL Philanthropies Research Programme, Area Manager Julia Barker looks at Place2Be's impact in schools.

55 percent of young people face barriers in accessing mental health support

5 February 2024

New data released by Place2Be has revealed that 55% of young people say they face barriers in seeking mental health support.

New report from NHS England shows increase in children experiencing mental health difficulties

21 November 2023

Published today, the report reveals that 1 in 5 children and young people now have a probable mental health condition.

Toolkit to help providers of therapy training better address race and diversity

29 September 2023

As part of the Coalition for Inclusion and Anti-Oppressive Practice, Place2Be launches the 'Race is Complicated' toolkit.

Place2Be launches new study into the long-term impact of school-based counselling on mental health

14 August 2023

Place2Be research into the long-term impact of school-based counselling on mental health.

10 tips to help your wellbeing this summer

17 July 2023

Secondary students and researchers from the University of Cambridge share tips to improve your mental health over summer.

Sector leaders unite in call for rethinking approach to reducing school exclusions

24 May 2023

Place2Be hosted a cross-sector roundtable to discuss the impact of school exclusions.

When to be worried about worrying: typical versus clinical anxiety

17 May 2023

Experts from the University of Cambridge and Place2Be discuss the differences between typical and clinical levels of anxiety.

Place2Be launches new study in Salford into impact of whole school approach

23 September 2022

Place2Be is proud to announce the launch of the AL Philanthropies Research Programme, a four-year study to assess the impact of Place2Be’s services on the whole school.

Supporting the children, families, and schools of Salford

23 September 2022

In a guest blog to coincide with the announcement of our new four-year Salford research study, Andrew Law of AL Philanthropies (ALP) reflects on why he chose to support Place2Be and school communities in Salford.

The Duchess of Cambridge unveils 5 findings of biggest ever study on the early years

27 November 2020

The research reveals what the UK thinks about the early years, and explores how COVID-19 has impacted parents and carers.

New report from NHS Digital shows sharp increase in children experiencing mental health difficulties

22 October 2020

The new report looks at how the mental health of children and young people in England has changed since 2017.