School counselling budget cuts fears News Published 8 Nov 2022 We continue to campaign for allocated funding for school counselling
New research shows multiple benefits of school counselling News Published 29 Jan 2025 New studies highlight benefits of on-site counselling for secondary school students and school staff
Our survey of school and college leaders News Published 1 Feb 2022 We want to find out more about head teachers’ views on school counselling provision
School counselling in England campaign News Published 14 Feb 2025 We believe that a paid counsellor should be available in every primary, secondary school, academy and FE college in England.
Commons committee chair backs school counselling campaign News Published 24 Mar 2021 We've welcomed comments from Robert Halfon MP calling for a counsellor in every school
Positive impact of school counselling and therapy scheme highlighted News Published 28 Mar 2024 We’re continuing to call for Northern Ireland’s political leaders to prioritise primary school counselling
‘Positive’ talks with Scottish Government about school counselling investment News Published 16 Jan 2019 BACP is advising the Scottish government on how school counselling can have the best results for young people
Widespread calls for Government to fund school-based counselling News Published 15 Oct 2021 “There’s clear and positive evidence that school-based counselling can really make a difference”
Pay for school counsellors News Published 17 Mar 2022 Jo Holmes discusses the complexities of pay and pay-bands for school counsellors in England and introduces a new platform for commissioners to contract sessional counsellors to work directly with children, young people and families. BACP blogs.
Mandatory supervision for school staff? News Published 28 May 2024 Sarah Mackenzie discusses mandatory supervision for school staff: Enhancing well-being and performance. BACP member blog