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

Place2Be at Broadfield Primary School
Supporting the emotional wellbeing of our children, families and school community.

Meet Hira, our Place2Be School Project Manager

I’m here to support children and families with their emotional wellbeing, offering a safe and welcoming space to talk, ask questions and get support when things feel difficult.

At a glance

 

 

A safe and welcoming space for children, parents and carers to talk about worries or concerns.

 

 

Emotional and therapeutic support to help children understand and manage their feelings.

Advice, guidance and a listening ear for parents and carers.

 

Working alongside families and school staff to support children’s emotional wellbeing.

Meet Hira / Find out how I can help 

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

My role is to support the emotional wellbeing of our children and to work alongside parents, carers and school staff.

Sometimes children may experience worries, changes or difficulties that affect how they feel, behave, learn or interact with others. As parents and carers, it can also be difficult to know what to do or where to turn.

You don’t have to wait until things become overwhelming before asking for support.

I am here to listen, offer guidance and help you explore what might be helpful for your child and family.

 

 

 

Wednesdays and Thursdays

I am in school every Wednesday and Thursday.

If you would like to speak to me, please contact the school office or use the school’s usual communication channels to arrange a conversation.

I's like to talk to Hira

Contact the School on 0161 665 3030 

How Can I help?

How can I support you?

You may want to talk to me if your child is experiencing:

• worries or anxiety
• changes in behaviour
• low confidence or self-esteem
• friendship difficulties
• difficulty managing emotions
• changes within the family
• bereavement or loss
• difficulties at home or school
• worries about your child’s emotional wellbeing

You don’t need to know exactly what support you need before getting in touch.

We can talk about what’s happening and consider together what might help.

Soluna by Kooth

Is a free and safe mental health support service for young people. It is now available as a mobile app or web version. 

Delivered in partnership with the NHS and local councils, Soluna by Kooth helps young people navigate everyday challenges, from exam stress and anxiety, to friendship issues and general overwhelm. There is no cost, no need for a referral, and no waiting lists!

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 can sometimes feel challenging, specially when your child is struggling emotionally or their behaviour has changed.

You may simply need someone to listen, help you understand what your child is experiencing, or offer some ideas about how you can support them at home.

I can provide a safe and supportive space for you to talk through your concerns and offer a range of interventions by exploring what might be helpful.

• 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

National Support

• YoungMinds – Provides mental health information and advice for young people, as well as support for parents and carers who are concerned about a young person. The Parents Helpline is available on 0808 802 5544.
• Samaritans – Provides confidential emotional support to anyone who is struggling or needs someone to talk to. Call 116 123 free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• NHS urgent mental health help – If you or someone you know needs urgent mental health help, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option to access specialist support.
• Childline – Free, confidential support for anyone under 19 in the UK. Young people can call 0800 1111, with the call not appearing on the phone bill, or access online support including 1-to-1 counsellor chats.
• Emergency support – If someone is in immediate danger, has seriously harmed themselves or there is an immediate risk to life, call 999 or go to A&E.

Why is Place2Be useful?

Place2Be provides emotional and therapeutic support within school, helping children to talk about their feelings, develop strategies for managing emotions and build confidence and resilience.

The support offered will depend on each child’s individual needs. We work with children, families and school staff to make sure the right support is considered.

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

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Click here for Parent and Carer information sheet

Click here for PIPT leaflet

Click here for Parenting Smart leaflet

Support in Urdu

I am bilingual and can communicate in Urdu, so families who feel more comfortable speaking Urdu are welcome to talk to me in Urdu.

Interpretation support can also be arranged where needed.

آداب، میرا نام ہیرا ہے اور میں براڈفیلڈ پرائمری اسکول میں 'Place2Be' کی اسکول پروجیکٹ مینیجر ہوں۔ میں دو زبانیں بولنے کی صلاحیت رکھتی ہوں اور اردو میں بات چیت کر سکتی ہوں؛ لہٰذا جو خاندان اردو میں بات کرنے میں زیادہ آسانی محسوس کرتے ہیں، وہ بلا جھجھک مجھ سے اردو میں بات کر سکتے ہیں۔

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Other organisations 

• Domestic abuse / controlling behaviour — Oldham’s Specialist Domestic Violence Service: 0161 770 1572. This is for women and men, and includes emotional, physical, financial and coercive abuse. Oldham also has specialist support for honour-based abuse, forced marriage and FGM, which could be particularly important for a diverse school community. 
• Greater Manchester Domestic Abuse Helpline — 0800 254 0909. Family Hubs specifically signpost parents to this service. 
• Men’s Advice Line — 0808 801 0327, for men experiencing domestic abuse.
• Women’s Aid / Refuge — useful national options for women experiencing domestic abuse.
• TOG Mind — you already mentioned Mind; Oldham Council specifically lists TOG Mind for adult mental-health and wellbeing support: 0161 330 9223. 
• Oldham Family Hubs / Early Help — excellent one for parents. They can help with parenting, relationships, children’s wellbeing, money problems, housing, domestic abuse and other family difficulties. 
• Money worries / financial hardship — Oldham Council’s helpline is 0161 770 7007. This could be particularly useful for parents struggling with bills, food or benefits. 
• Housing / homelessness — Oldham Housing Options: 0161 770 4605, particularly where a family is at risk of losing their home or needs emergency accommodation. 
• Hate crime / community safety — Oldham provides support for people experiencing abuse or intimidation because of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexuality, disability etc.; the Stop Hate Helpline is 0800 138 1625. 
• Adult safeguarding — useful if a parent is worried about an elderly relative, disabled adult, or another vulnerable adult being abused or neglected. Oldham Adult Social Care: 0161 770 7777. 
• Victim Support Greater Manchester — helpful where a parent or family has experienced crime or needs support after an incident. Oldham Council signposts this service. 
• Stalking support — the National Stalking Helpline can be useful where someone is being harassed or followed by a former partner or another person. 

Oldham has specialist provision around honour-based abuse, forced marriage and FGM. Community organisations such as Fatima Women’s Association, which is based in Oldham and may be a useful community-facing tool for women.

May be a little section called “Support for parents and families” rather than making everything about mental health.

Children’s & Young People’s Mental Health

• Healthy Young Minds Oldham
• YoungMinds
• Childline
• NHS
• Samaritans

Parents & Family Support

• Oldham Family Hubs / Early Help
• Parenting support
• Relationship difficulties
• Family wellbeing
• Adult mental health / TOG Mind

 Money, Benefits & Housing

• Money worries
• Benefits/debt advice
• Food support
• Housing/homelessness

 Domestic Abuse & Staying Safe

• Oldham Domestic Abuse Service
• Greater Manchester Domestic Abuse Helpline
• Women’s Aid / Refuge
• Men’s Advice Line
• Support for coercive control
• Honour-based abuse / forced marriage / FGM
• Stalking

 Community & Inclusion

• Hate crime support
• Community organisations
• Faith/culturally sensitive support
• Support for isolated parents

 Safeguarding

• Concern about a child
• Concern about an adult
• Emergency: 999
• Oldham MASH / Adult Social Care

 

 

You don’t have to face things alone

Whether you have a specific concern about your child or simply want to talk something through, you are welcome to get in touch.

Sometimes, having someone listen is the first step towards things feeling a little easier.

Get in touch!