Place2Be have been commissioned to provide one to one counselling in selected primary schools across Greater Manchester and Highfield has been chosen as one of them to receive this.

Place2Be is a national charity providing emotional and therapeutic services in primary and secondary schools across the country. Building children's resilience through talking, creative work and play. Place2Be provides the space for children to explore their worries and help them to cope and build their resilience.

Emma Lewis, a qualified Mental Health Practitioner, has been appointed to the school for one day per week, and is able to see up to 4 children per day. Each session will last around 45 minutes, depending on how worried children might be will depend on the number of sessions they will attend.

There are times when children feel particularly sad, confused, fearful or angry, due to family problems such as separation or illness, or even the death of a much-loved pet. Some may become withdrawn; others may become demanding or challenging in their behaviour: that's when having Place2Be intervention is especially helpful. The support provided will allow children the space to explore their present situation and allow them to have the best opportunity to achieve academically.

Emma will work therapeutically with children, in school, to give them the opportunity to express their feelings and explore their emotions using play and art.  She will work collaboratively with each child and offer a safe environment to help improve their resilience and confidence to cope with everyday worries.

Support For Parents

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

See below for support and information available to parents.

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