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Looking after the mental health of senior leaders

This excerpt from Place2Be's Staffroom shares advice on how to look after the mental health of senior leaders in your school.

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Place2Be launches new pioneering Level 4 Diploma in School-Based Child Counselling

The pioneering course will give students the opportunity to qualify as a child and young person’s counsellor in 12 months.

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Climbing the escalation mountain – managing outbursts and meltdowns

Our latest Parenting Smart topic, How to manage and prevent overwhelm in children, helps parents and carers to understand how to prevent things getting out of hand.

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Welsh Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing visits Place2Be partner school Ysgol Bryn Teg

The Minister met with pupils and staff at the school to hear how they promote positive mental health and wellbeing. 

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Supporting the mental health of children and young people with SEND

Dr. Julia Clements on how Place2Be supports the wellbeing of young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

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Supporting your child’s wellbeing during the school holidays

Dr. Julia Clements shares some simple tips and advice for making the most of the school holidays with your children.

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Children visit GCHQ for a very special lesson

Children from St Margaret’s CofE Primary School had the rare opportunity to step inside the walls of GCHQ’s top secret base.

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Children's Mental Health Week 2023: resources available now

With less than 3 months until the week, we're excited to release our free resources to help everyone get involved.

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Managing stress: school staff and Place2Be clinicians share their tips

We spoke to school staff and Place2Be clinicians about the different ways they manage stress and prioritise their wellbeing.

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Children celebrate the opening of their RHS Chelsea Flower Show wellbeing garden

The Place2Be Securing Tomorrow Garden, in partnership with Sarasin & Partners has been relocated to Viking Primary School

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Place2Be announces theme for Children's Mental Health Week 2023

This year's theme, Let's Connect, is about making meaningful connections for all.

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What's the problem? Problem solving as a parent

Our latest Parenting Smart topic, Problem-solving with Children, takes you through the steps to problem-solving that can help your child.

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