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

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Back to school: breaking down the barriers to attendance

As the school year starts, Place2Be's Educational Psychologist team share interventions to help improve school attendance.

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Race is Complicated Transforming Psychological Therapies Training

The toolkit, created by The Coalition for Inclusion and Anti-oppressive, launched in October 2023.

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New laws expected to bring mental health improvements and school reform

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has given us a glimpse of his priorities for the coming year.

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Solutions for school attendance roundtable unites sector leaders

Place2Be hosted a cross-sector roundtable to discuss the impact of persistent absence and identify practical solutions.

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Place2Be’s online parenting course now available to local authorities

Place2Be’s online parenting course empowers parents and carers to feel better equipped to manage the journey of parenting.

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Place2Be bids farewell to Clinical Director, Dr Niki Cooper

Niki Cooper has been at Place2Be for over two decades. Here, she reflects on her 22 years with the charity.

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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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