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Impact and evidence

Impact and evidence

Find out about the difference we make in schools across the UK.

Our stories, research, evidence and annual review show how our work transforms lives.

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How we measure our impact

We collect information about the work we do and use it to evaluate our effectiveness so we can improve our services.

See how we measure our impact

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Statistics and evidence

Our support helps pupils, families and school staff become more mentally healthy – and saves society money.

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Our stories

Children, young people, counsellors and school staff talk about the impact of our work.

Read our stories

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Our accounts and impact report

Take a look at Place2Be’s most recent accounts and annual review.

Read our accounts and impact report

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Mental health statistics

Read our statistics on children's and young people's mental health.

Take a look at our mental health stats

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Policy and public affairs

We use evidence and experience from our work to inform public policy across the UK. 

See how we inform public policy

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Our research projects

Learn about the important work our Research and Evaluation team do to greater our understanding of children and young people's mental health.

Discover our research projects

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Our NHS Quality Accounts

Every year we publish a Quality Account to show how we make sure our services are high-quality, evidence-based and clinically effective.

Read our NHS Quality Accounts

News & blogs

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Place2Be partners with the University of Stirling

Place2Be and the University of Stirling announce new partnership to help student teachers create mentally healthy classrooms.

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Rollout of much needed mental health support for children in Aberdeen

Place2Be now delivers a full-school service to 16 primary schools in the city.

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5 ways to get children moving for their mental health

Place2Be and The Daily Mile share tips on how to get children and young people moving for their mental health.

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