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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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The Daily Mile Foundation and Place2Be join forces to champion better mental health for children

Today, as part of Mental Health Awareness Week, The Daily Mile Foundation and Place2Be proudly announce their commitment to supporting better mental health and wellbeing for children and young people.

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5 ways to get children moving for their mental health

Place2Be’s Clinical Lead for Scotland, Becky Wilkinson-Quinn, discusses the importance of physical activity and shares some tips for parents, caregivers and teachers on how to get children and young people moving for their mental health.

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The Young BAFTA Roadshow with Place2Be returns

Last week, BAFTA and Place2Be teamed up to launch the return of the Young BAFTA Roadshow.

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Place2Be announces Arts and Minds Gala featuring Alistair Petrie Katie Melua and LUAP

The gala will bring together 200 guests for an evening to remember, and raise vital funds for children’s mental health.

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