Place2Be 

“When I feel worried, it’s like I’m in a maze and the people in Place2Be are coming with a torch and showing me the way” – Boy

“My daughter had become such a different person – one we didn’t recognise – but since counselling we see signs of our old loving daughter coming back.” – Parent

What is Place2Be?

Bridgewater Primary works with Place2Be, a children’s mental health charity that helps children to explore their emotions and feel better about themselves. Place2Be’s professionals work with children one-to-one or in small groups, giving regular support for pupils who need it.

Children are selected to go to the Place2Be room in school to express themselves by making art, playing or talking.

When is Place2Be useful?

Sometimes children can feel particularly sad, confused, scared or angry.

Maybe something difficult happened at home, like losing a family member or parents separating. Or perhaps they’re struggling with something at school, like bullying.

This can make them behave differently, lose confidence in themselves or find it difficult to concentrate in class.

Place2Be is there to help children find ways to cope, so their worries don’t get in the way of their friendships, their learning or how they feel about themselves.

How does Place2Be work with adults?

Place2Be provides support and advice for parents and carers, as well as teachers and school staff. Visit place2be.org.uk/family or get in touch with our Place2Be staff member (details below) to find out more. 

Place2Be always gets consent from parents or carers before they support a child through one-to-one counselling. They also meet with parents or carers regularly to keep them updated and make sure they are involved from the start.

Smart Parenting

Place2Be have a new ‘ParentingSmart’ website which offers practical advice on supporting your child and managing their behaviour.

For more information, please visit www.parentingsmart.place2be.org.uk

Any questions? 

Lynn is our Place2Be staff member.  

She works on Fridays. You can either arrange to meet at school or get in touch via the school office.

 

If you want to find out more about Place2Be visit place2be.org.uk

 

Click here to read about the positive impact Place2Be can make

Click here to read the ParentingSmart leaflet