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National Framework Aims Document

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WAG FaCE Presentation

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Training and Events | C3SC - Cardiff Third Sector Council

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At Cardiff Third Sector Council, we offer our members a wide variety of training and events throughout the year and we are always happy to advertise our members’ courses too.

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Cardiff Family Advice and Support offers a range of information, advice and assistance for children, young people and their families in Cardiff. The team can provide information and advice on:

Family life

Child behaviour

Childcare

Parental support

School attendance

Employment, money and housing

Information and signposting to other services

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Cardiff Family Advice and Support - Cardiff Family Advice and Support

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Cardiff Family Advice and Support offers a range of information, advice and assistance for children, young people and their families in Cardiff. The team can provide information and advice on: Family life Child behaviour Childcare Parental support School attendance Employment, money and housing Information and signposting to other services

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Cardiff Family Gateway is a clear, accessible referral route for anyone who has well-being concerns about a child or wants to learn more about the available support available to families throughout Cardiff. The Gateway provides a clear pathway into other support services and is the first point of contact for information, advice and assistance. The service complements the existing provision already available from education and health services.

The Gateway provides information, advice and assistance on a wide range of topics and enquiry areas such as money advice, housing, welfare benefits, child behaviour, child care, school attendance, health and well-being, parental support and much more.

Who is Cardiff Family Gateway for?

Any professional, parent, child or young people or member of the public across Cardiff who would like information, advice and assistance regarding the well-being of a child.

What can people expect from Cardiff Family Gateway -

Contact Officers will help you navigate the system, talk you through an assessment and triage to discuss your concerns and needs. Clear referral path into appropriate specialist services and provisions. Referrals with a clear safeguarding concern are directed to a social worker who will make a decision regarding the service best placed to support the family.

The Family Gateway works alongside and refers directly into both the ‘Family Help’ and ‘Support 4 Families’ teams for when families need short term intervention or facing more complex, severe issues.

How much does the service cost to access

Cardiff Family Gateway is a free service.

How people can access Cardiff Family Gateway -

Referrals or requests for information, advice and assistance can be made by professionals, parents, children and young people or members of the public by telephoning the Family Gateway on 03000 133 133, via email ContactFAS@cardiff.gov.uk

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The Behaviour Clinic is an assessment and therapy clinic for children experiencing emotional and behavioural challenges. They specialise in trauma informed appr

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BulliesOut - Anti-Bullying Training, Awareness and Support

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BulliesOut provides much needed help, training, support and information to individuals, schools, youth and community settings affected by bullying.

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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.

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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.

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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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C3SC - Cardiff Third Sector Council | C3SC provide specialist advice, support, and information to local third sector organisations on issues that affect them, including funding and governance.

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C3SC provide specialist advice, support, and information to local third sector organisations on issues that affect them, including funding and governance.

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Neurodivergent friendly resources at hubs and libraries

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Neurodivergent friendly resources at hubs and libraries

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Home | The National Lottery Community Fund

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The National Lottery Community Fund gives grants to organisations in the UK to help improve their communities. The money awarded comes from the UK National Lottery.

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Cardiff Central Library

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We provide support to

parents/carers through one to

one sessions, alongside our

young people’s service (11-25year olds) and

through workshops run across

Cardiff.

We accept referrals from

professionals, young people,

and parents or carers.

To make a referral please get

in contact with the team via

email:

SHOT@ymcacardiff.wales or

call us on: (029) 2046 5250

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FEO Cardiff Network Meeting Nov 2025 Presentation

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Autumn 2025 Newsletter Welsh

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Autumn 2025 Newsletter English

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Beyond Eligibility For Free School Meals eFSM Data Review

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FreeSchoolClothes.com is a community-led digital platform helping families to pass on school clothes, books, sports kit, footwear, outerwear and other items locally.

Offer items that you no longer need. Browse and request items that you do. Locally. All for free.

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Home | Free School Clothes UK | School Uniform Exchange

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School uniform shouldn’t cost the earth. FreeSchoolClothes.com is a community-led digital platform helping families to pass on school clothes, books, sports kit, footwear, outerwear and other it…