Place2Be 
Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School works with Place2Be, a children’s mental health charity that helps pupils explore their emotions and feel better about themselves.
Children can go to the Place2Be room in school to express themselves by making art, playing or talking.
Why 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.
What does Place2Be do?
Place2Be’s professionals work with children one-to-one or in small groups, giving regular support for pupils who need it.
Children can also book a short appointment to talk about any problems or worries they have – this is called Place2Talk.
How does Place2Be work with adults?
Place2Be always gets agreement 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.
Parenting Smart
The Place2Be Parenting Smart App is a resource developed by Place2Be. The app offers practical advice for parents and carers of children aged 5-11. All the content is created by Place2Be's parenting experts and is based on evidence and their experiences working with children, young people, and their families.
The app provides tips and guidance on various topics, including managing behaviour, supporting children's wellbeing, and dealing with common parenting challenges. it's designed to help parents navigate the complexities of raising children and to promote positive mental health and wellbeing.
Click here for the Parenting Smart link.
Any questions?
If you are interested in learning more about Place2Be’s work, please feel free to contact our Holy Ghost Catholic School Project Manager, Mrs Claire Cotgrove.
Claire will be in school in Thursday mornings (8.30am – 12.00pm) and Fridays (8.30am – 4.30pm). You can either arrange to meet with her in school or get in touch by calling Tel: 020 8673 3080 or Email: office@holyghost.wandsworth.sch.uk
To find out more about Place2Be, please visit their website: www.place2be.org.uk
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” – Child
“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