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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.

Read our statistics and evidence

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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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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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