Policy and public affairs
Read about how we inform and influence policy, tackle key education priorities and involve politicians in our work.
Policy and public affairs
Support during exam season
We know that it can be difficult to manage stress during exam season. Take a look at our free resources that will help you navigate your exams.
Exam resources
Applications for our Level 5 Certificate are open
If you're a qualified adult counsellor or a Place2Be Counsellor on Placement looking to qualify to work with children and young people, you can apply for our CPCAB-accredited Level 5 Certificate.
Our Level 5 course
Manchester Marathon 2026
Secure your place in one of the fastest and flattest marathons while running through Manchester!
Get your place nowWe provide mental health support in schools through one-to-one and group counselling using tried and tested methods backed by research. In addition, we also offer expert training and professional qualifications.
Get a head start and start planning your 2026 runs! Secure your place in the London Landmarks Half Marathon, run through London's most iconic landmarks and raise money for children's mental health.
Get your place now
If you're a qualified adult counsellor or a Place2Be Counsellor on Placement looking to qualify to work with children and young people, you can apply for our CPCAB-accredited Level 5 Certificate.
Learn more about our Level 5 Certificate
We know that exam season can be a challenging time to navigate. That's why we created some free resources to help pupils, schools, and parents and carers manage stress during exam season.
Take a look at our resources
children and young people have a probable mental health condition, and many continue to have these problems into adulthood
of children and young people with lifetime mental health problems first experience symptoms by the age of 14
boys aged 5-19 with a mental health condition are suspended in some form from school
Find out about the difference we make in schools across the UK from our stories, research and evidence.
Learn about our impact
Our in-school mental health service supports the wellbeing of pupils, families and staff.
Our mental health support in schools
Gain experience and skills with our child counselling training and placements.
Look at our counselling qualifications
We provide mental health services in schools that contribute to a whole-school approach to mental health.
Our services in schoolsIn the last school year
pupils booked their own appointments to speak to our mental health professional
of 11-18 year olds had improved mental health after Place2Be's one-to-one counselling
were supported through 1:1 counselling in the last year
Read about our mission to improve children and young people's mental health and our approach to achieving this.
Learn about our workHear directly from children and young people, parents, Head Teachers, and staff about how Place2Be helps.
You can become a Place2Be partner school and get access to a range of mental health support services, including in-school support, expert training, and resources.
Become a partner school
Fundraise for us, your way! Whether you're fundraising by yourself, with your school or university, or in your workplace, you can raise money for children and young people's mental health.
Fundraise for us
From walks and cycles, to runs in cities and trekking up mountains, you can find an event for you.
Find an event for you
Learn more about how your organisation can partner with Place2Be and support children and young people across the UK.
Partner with usWhether providing counselling and support to children when they need it most, working with parents who may be struggling, or providing invaluable mental health training to teachers and school staff – every single donation will help to make a tangible difference right now to the lives of children and young people.
Place2Be's counselling service in primary schools has the potential to return £8 to society by improving the long-term outcomes for each child. Read our report to find out more.
Place2Be's Programme Leader for Family Work, Judah, explores how he navigates technology and social media with his children.
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Celebrate the power of relationships to transform the lives of children and young people in foster care.
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Read Hayley and Jaynie's experiences on our Level 5 course and their engagement with our unique therapeutic approach.
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