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A letter to anyone who feels different this Pride Month

Place2Be Ambassador Josh Smith shares his advice and encouragement for anyone who is struggling to express themselves.

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Laura Wright becomes a Place2Be Champion

Award winning mezzo-soprano, composer and long-time Place2Be supporter, Laura Wright, has been announced as the charity’s newest Champion.

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Place2Be welcomes cross party commitment to expanding school mental health services

Last week, every major party in England made commitments to support children and young people’s mental health.

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Arts & Minds Gala 2024

Nearly 200 guests came together for Place2Be's Arts & Minds gala dinner held at the Battersea Arts Centre.

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The Young BAFTA Roadshow with Place2Be arrives in Manchester

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) and Place2Be travelled to Manchester last week taking the BAFTA Roadshow to St Mary’s CofE Junior and Infant School.

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The Young BAFTA Roadshow with Place2Be arrives in Nottingham

British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) and Place2Be travelled to Nottingham this week taking the BAFTA Roadshow to Mellers Primary School.

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Making magical moments for foster families

This Foster Care Fortnight is about celebrating those moments that define fostering journeys for children and their carers.

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The Young BAFTA Roadshow with Place2Be arrives in Derby

British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) and Place2Be travelled to Derby last week taking the BAFTA Roadshow to Pear Tree Community Junior School.

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Creativity and Wellbeing Week how can creativity improve childrens wellbeing

Place2Be welcomes Creativity and Wellbeing Week’s initiative to raise awareness of ‘creative health’.

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Groundbreaking Westminster partnership to meet vital mental health needs

Place2Be is taking part in a groundbreaking collaboration aimed at empowering vulnerable women and young people in Westminster. 

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Rollout of much needed mental health support for children in Aberdeen

It has been over one year since the rollout of Place2Be’s services in schools across Aberdeen, which has so far supported more than 1,500 children, teaching staff and school leaders.

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Place2Be partners with the University of Stirling to help student teachers create mentally healthy classrooms

Place2Be and the University of Stirling have announced a new partnership which will help student teachers learn about and support mentally healthy classrooms and schools.

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