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

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Training as a child counsellor in a Place2Be school

We sat down with Adele to learn more about her experience of training as a child counsellor with Place2be.

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Mental health support: Harlow MP sees impact of Place2Be’s embedded service during school visit

Robert Halfon visited Stewards Academy on Friday 19 April, gaining insight into how Place2Be’s service supports students.

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Staying cool and connected with my teens

Programme Leader for Family Work, Judah Racham, reflects on the challenges parents face when connecting with their teenagers.

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Carleen's journey: training the next generation of child counsellors

We sat down with Carleen to learn about her counselling journey and what it’s been like training and working with Place2Be.

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Place2Be launches new bursary scheme to remove financial barriers for prospective child counsellors

Place2Be recently launched a new bursary scheme to help improve access to qualify as a children and young people’s counsellor.

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Childrens Mental Health Week 2024 raises over 68000 pounds for Place2Be

Schools, organisations, and individuals took part in Children's Mental Health Week, helping raise £68,000 for Place2Be.

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Integrating spirituality within the workplace: tips for practitioners

Read Sukhi Sian's advice on how practitioners can help clients explore their faith and beliefs during therapy.  

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Celebrating the newest graduates of Place2Bes Postgraduate Diploma

The seventeen graduates recently gathered in London to celebrate earning their child counselling qualification.

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Our statement on our Royal Patron

We send our very best wishes to our Royal Patron, HRH The Princess of Wales, for a full recovery.

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A day in the life of a Place2Be Peripatetic Project Manager

Place2Be's Gail Samuels explains why the role is a crucial source of support and expertise to our schools across the UK.

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New art project released to support mental health of young carers

Place2Be's Art Room has teamed up with charities MYTIME and Credu to create an art resource for young carers nationwide.

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Young people urge the Prime Minister to commit to longterm funding for in school mental health services

Place2Be joined students from our partner school, Ark King Solomon Academy, calling for mental health support in schools.

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