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

Hello, my name is Hira and I am the School Project Manager for Place2Be at Broadfield Primary School.

Place2Be is a national children’s mental health charity that works in schools to support the emotional wellbeing of pupils, families, and school staff. We offer a range of services to help children manage life’s challenges and reach their full potential.

Any questions?
Hira Sami is our School Project Manager for Place2Be. Hira is in school on a Wednesday and a Thursday, you can either arrange to meet Hira at the school or get in touch using school’s website, by calling school on 0161 665 3030 or email - hira.sami@place2be.org.uk

Support for Children

One-to-one counselling with a qualified mental health professional
Place2Talk – a drop-in service where pupils can self-refer to talk about worries
Group sessions focusing on specific needs like friendships or self-confidence
Whole-class work to support emotional literacy and wellbeing
Signposting and referrals to external agencies for additional support if needed.

Support for Parents and Carers:

Parenting Smart – a free website with practical advice for common parenting challenges
Parenting courses and workshops to support family wellbeing
Personalised one-to-one sessions with the School Project Manager
Parent Partnership and PIPT – a therapeutic service to support the parent-child relationship

We also offer an interpretation service for families who need it, and I am bilingual and able to communicate in Urdu.

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 provides support and advice for parents and carers, as well as teachers and school staff. Get in touch with the Place2Be staff member below to find out more.

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.

Support for Parents

Click here for Parent and Carer information sheet

Click here for PIPT leaflet

Click here for Parenting Smart leaflet