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Sefton Family Hubs are open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm for anyone to drop in and speak to one of the team. They host sessions delivered by our Early Help team and our partners. We know that family life has its challenges; our Family Hubs are place to come when you need a chat, a cuppa and some advice and support. We are here to support you and your family.

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Understanding Cognition & Learning Needs

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Understanding Cognition & Learning Needs

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Cognition and learning needs may look like: difficulties with literacy, numeracy, memory, processing, or organisational skills. Children may require alternative approaches to help access the curriculum.

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Search The Brain Charity’s A-Z for information about a specific neurological condition.

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What Are Communication & Interaction Needs?

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What Are Communication & Interaction Needs?

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Children may have speech, language, or social communication difficulties. This area includes Autism and speech/language delays.

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SEMH needs can include anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, trauma, and behavioural difficulties. These needs may impact learning, relationships, and day-to-day functioning.

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YoungMinds and Place2Be offer advice, resources, and support services for young people’s mental health.

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YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People

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YoungMinds are a mental health charity for children, young people and their parents, making sure all young people can get the mental health support they need.

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Place2Be is a children and young people's mental health charity with almost 30 years' experience working with pupils, families and staff in UK schools.

We 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.

Why it's important

1 in 5

children and young people have a probable mental health condition, and many continue to have these problems into adulthood.

50%

of those with lifetime mental health problems first experience symptoms by the age of 14.

1 in 10
boys aged 5-19 with a mental health condition are suspended in some form from school.

Find out more about our work

How we help

Mental health support in schools

Our in-school mental health service supports the wellbeing of pupils, families and staff.
Find out more

Our mental health services in schools

We provide mental health services in schools that contribute to a whole-school approach to mental health.
Find out more

Counselling training and placements

Gain experience and skills with our child counselling training and placements.
Find out more

Place2Be is part of our school family. It is more than an office, more than a therapy room and more than a collection of counsellors.

Glyn Ellis - Headteacher, Haslingden Primary School

My daughter had become a different person - one we didn't recognise - but since counselling we see signs of our old loving daughter coming back.

Parent

If you have problems or worries you get a chance to talk to a person you trust. When I grow up I want to help children like Place2Be helps children.

Eight-year-old girl

Your support makes it possible

Thousands of vulnerable children and families depend on our work every single day. We simply cannot reach them without your help. There are so many ways to lend your support.

Place2Be's counselling service in primary schools has the potential to return £8 to society by improving long-term outcomes for each child.

Make a donation

How you can help

Fundraise for us

Raise money to transform children and young people's mental health. Browse ideas, tips and advice.

Get fundraising inspiration

Take part in an event

Run, cycle, walk. Trek to great heights or tackle some muddy obstacles. Take a look at our fundraising events.

Take on an event

Partner with us

See how your organisation can help us to support more children, families and school staff across the UK.

Find out more

Our impact

In the last school year

6,901

pupils were supported through one-to-one counselling.

33,327

pupils booked their own appointments o speak to our mental health professional.

After one-to-one counselling with Place2Be

76%

of children with severe difficulties show an improvement in mental health, according to parents.

64%

of pupils whose difficulties impacted their learning in class improved, according to teachers.

75%

of children and young people found it easier to make and keep friends, according to parents and carers.

Place2Be: mental health support in schools

Hear from children and teachers about the impact of Place2Be.

News & blogs

Eating Disorders in Children and Young People: a major public health concern

Clara Faria and Professor Tamsin Ford reflect on the impact of eating disorders on children and young people's mental health.

Read more

New report from NHS England shows increase in children experiencing mental health difficulties

Published today, the report reveals that 1 in 5 children and young people now have a probable mental health condition.

Read more

The BAFTA Roadshow with Place2Be arrives in North-West London

BAFTA and Place2Be team up to bring the BAFTA Roadshow to North-West London.

Read more

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Improving children's and young people's mental health - Place2Be

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Place2Be provides mental health counselling support and training to schools to improve the emotional wellbeing of children, young people, families, teachers and staff.

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Apps such as Headspace for Kids and Calm can help children explore breathing, relaxation, and coping strategies.

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Your Headspace Mindfulness & Meditation Experts

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We want children to be healthy & happy now & for the rest of their lives. Teach meditation for kids with Headspace, using easy exercises designed for young minds.

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This area includes children with medical, physical, hearing, vision, or sensory processing difficulties. Needs might be related to gross or fine motor skills, adaptations for physical access, or managing different sensory sensitivities.

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Children who have experienced early trauma, neglect or loss may show difficulties with trusting adults, managing emotions, and forming relationships. Understanding attachment helps in supporting them effectively.

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Watch a short introduction to the PACE model, a therapeutic approach for supporting children with trauma and attachment needs.

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'PACE'   A guide in trying a different parenting approach

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The Anna Freud Centre provide resources to help understand and support children with attachment and trauma backgrounds.

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Advice and guidance for parents and carers to help them support a child or young person experiencing poor mental health or wellbeing.

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Every Local Authority has a Local Offer website which details all SEND services available in your area, including parent forums, respite care, and holiday activities.

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Join your area's Parent Carer Forum to meet other families, share experiences, and influence local SEND provision.

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Working together in partnership with local families and organisations

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Special Needs Jungle provides parent-centred information, news, resources and informed opinion about SEN, disability, children’s health and SEN politics

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Apps like Phonics Shed, Spelling Shed, Lexia and Times Table Rock Stars are highly recommended for supporting learning at home.

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Times Tables Rock Stars – Times Tables Rock Stars

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Lexia Core5® Reading® is a research-proven, blended learning program that accelerates the development of fundamental literacy skills for students of all abilities in grades pre-K-5. Following a rigorous scope and sequence, Core5 provides explicit, systematic instruction through personalized, adaptive learning paths in six areas of reading.

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Education made awesomer - Home of Spelling Shed and MathShed

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The directory helps autistic people, their families and the professionals who work with them to find local and national services. It includes residential, supported living and respite, employment support, diagnostic, schools and nurseries, social groups and leisure activities, solicitors and advocacy organisations. Please use the search bar below to find services in your area. We require your FULL postcode to provide the most relevant results for you.

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The UK's most comprehensive directory of services and support for autistic people, their families, and the people who work with them.

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I CAN offers advice for speech/language and social communication needs.

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Supports children with speech, language and communication difficulties. Children with communication difficulties might find it hard to express themselves, understand words, speak in sentences and understand simple instructions. I CAN’s mission is to ensure that no child who struggles to communicate is left out or left behind.

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The official Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust website. Find out about our services, how to get here and much more.