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Looking behind the behaviour – how children communicate

Read an extract from our free online mental health training.

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Lemn Sissay becomes an ambassador for Place2Be

Place2Be is excited to announce that writer and broadcaster Lemn Sissay has become our newest Ambassador.

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The Duchess of Cambridge sends message to mark Childrens Mental Health Week

Watch our Royal Patron HRH The Duchess of Cambridge’s video message to mark the start of the Children’s Mental Health Week.

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Billy Ocean and Young Voices choir release charity single for Place2Be

Pop icon Billy Ocean and the Young Voices Choir have released a new recording of the Bill Withers’ classic ‘Lovely Day’.

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3 things I didn't expect to learn about child counselling

Professional footballer and Place2Be champion Ryan Edwards writes about his experience of attending one of our Taster Days, and the 3 things he learnt about child counselling.

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

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

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

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

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Josh Smith becomes an ambassador for Place2Be

Presenter and Journalist Josh Smith, has become our newest charity ambassador.

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Place2Be launches free online training programme for 50,000 UK teachers

The free online training will be available for 50,000 teachers across the UK.

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How Scotland’s public health approach to tackling violence is reaping rewards

Journalist, broadcaster and Place2Be trainee Kate Silverton shares insights from her compelling BBC Panorama report on Scotland’s Violence Reduction Unit.

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UK charities come together to address hate speech on social media

We've joined 37 other charities to address hate speech on social media.

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Sophie Dahl becomes an ambassador for Place2Be

Bestselling author and writer Sophie Dahl, has become Place2Be’s newest charity ambassador. Dahl, who regularly speaks out about mental health, will join the charity to help raise awareness, reduce stigma and promote Place2Be's services.

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