News and blogs – Place2Be

5 ways that schools can create safe spaces for everyone to ‘come as they are’

1 June 2023

Place2Be colleagues in Scotland share some encouraging tips on how schools can create safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community.

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.

HMS Glasgow donates £2000 to Place2Be and forges links with two local partner schools

19 May 2023

The crew of HMS Glasgow have chosen to support Place2Be and local partner schools, Holy Cross and Gowanbank.

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.

Six ways to cope if you're feeling anxious

15 May 2023

Dr Julia Clements shares advice on how children and young people can cope in moments of feeling anxious.

Supporting the mental health of children and young people in Devon

18 April 2023

After a generous funding offer, Place2Be have been able to extend our services in schools in North Devon.

Looking after the mental health of senior leaders

23 March 2023

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

17 March 2023

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

6 March 2023

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.

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

11 February 2023

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

Supporting the mental health of children and young people with SEND

14 December 2022

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

12 December 2022

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