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

Ricky Martin
Ricky Martin becomes an Ambassador for Place2Be

Creative Director, Film Maker and Presenter Ricky Martin has become Place2Be’s newest Ambassador. 

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

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.

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Supporting the children, families, and schools of Salford

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.

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"Art is a superpower"—Xavier Leopold on how creativity unlocks our emotions

Xavier Leopold, a self-taught contemporary artist, writes about what he has learnt from tapping into art as a creative outlet during challenging times for Children's Art Week 2022.

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Supporting the mental health of LGBTQ+ young people

LGBTQ+ young people experience poor mental health at a disproportionate rate. Find out how you can better support them.

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Place2Be shortlisted in Charity Awards 2022

Our Mental Health Champions programme has been shortlisted for the Charity Awards 2022.

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Talking to children and young people about war and conflict

Our advice on how to talk to children and young people about war, and support them if they’re struggling with the news.

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Wellbeing Well: how primary school pupils look after their wellbeing

Some pupils took part in our 'Wellbeing Well' activity and shared the different ways they look after their wellbeing.

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The Duchess of Cambridge to read CBeebies Bedtime Story for Children’s Mental Health Week

Place2Be's Royal Patron, The Duchess of Cambridge, is to read a CBeebies Bedtime Story to mark Children’s Mental Health Week.

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Broadcaster Kate Silverton becomes Place2Be Ambassador

Renowned broadcaster, author and children’s mental health advocate Kate Silverton has joined Place2Be as an Ambassador.

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Supporting your child after the death of a loved one

Place2Be School Project Manager, Husna Rahman, has recently written a children’s book on grief and loss.

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Ceri's story - overcoming anxiety at school

Place2Be’s Area Manager for South Wales, Emma Bell, shares a recent story of Place2Be’s impact from one of our partner schools in South Wales.

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