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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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“Know Yourself, Grow Yourself”: A look back at Children’s Mental Health Week 2025

During Children’s Mental Health Week 2025, we encouraged people to embrace self-awareness and explore what it means to them.

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Smiley Movement visits Gwyn Jones Primary School for Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week

Smiley Movement and Place2Be visited Gwyn Jones Primary School to see how they're celebrating Children's Mental Health Week.

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Ricky Martin finds a creative way to fundraise for Children's Mental Health Week

Artist Ricky has been painting all week to raise funds and awareness for Place2Be.

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