News Journals Published 1 Sep 2020 A round-up of the latest findings and policy updates affecting CYPF. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2020
Childline figures show rise in calls for peer-on-peer sexual abuse News Published 18 Sep 2018 We share Childline’s concerns over figures which show a 29% increase in children and young people seeking help about child-on-child sexual abuse
BACP welcomes Government mental health post announcement News Published 31 Jul 2017 We welcome the Government’s plans for 21,000 new mental health posts including an additional 2,900 additional therapists to deliver talking therapies.
Thinking about ... supervision challenges Journals Published 31 Mar 2018 "While the challenges are great, the rewards are exceptional. First for the clients, but also for the therapists..." Regular column from Alison Smyth. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2018
How to cope with General Election anxiety News Published 12 Dec 2019 The uncertainty around the election could affect people's emotional wellbeing, says our member Lesley Ludlow
How you can support our school counselling campaign News Published 11 Sep 2020 Sue Pattison and Maggie Robson, joint Chairs of BACP Children, Young People and Families division, ask you to support our campaign for a paid counsellor in every secondary school, academy and FE college in England
School counselling bill presented to Parliament News Published 27 Nov 2023 We hope this will lead to a Parliamentary debate on counselling in schools
Thinking about... normal Journals Published 31 Mar 2017 "...what if we consider certain behaviours or ways of being as normal to that particular stage of development?" Regular column from Alison Smyth. BACP Children and Young People, March 2017
Children need mental health catch-up when schools reopen News Published 23 Feb 2021 We’re campaigning for a paid counsellor to be available in every secondary school, academy and FE college in England
Important recognition of NHS staff’s mental health and wellbeing during coronavirus crisis News Published 8 Apr 2020 Read our response to NHS England’s announcement about support for staff