Letter to Secretary of State for Education calls for steps to reduce school absences News Published 17 Sep 2024 We support call for better access to counselling in schools to help reduce absenteeism
Working in the NHS: the state of children’s services Research Published 1 Jan 2017 Updated 1 Oct 2019 Report of research conducted by BACP, the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP), the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). PDF download.
Labour’s Education Secretary promises new ‘child-centred approach' News Published 25 Sep 2024 We support aim to put children’s wellbeing at the centre of their education
School counselling brings long-term economic benefit, first-of-its-kind report reveals News Published 6 Jun 2024 The report says earlier intervention has a greater impact on children’s lives
New guidance to help schools deliver counselling News Published 17 Jul 2023 The guidance will give schools a clear outline of what to expect from school-based counselling
School counselling reduces demand on mental health services News Published 6 Aug 2024 Welsh Government review says counselling in schools reduces pressure on Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
What is play therapy? About therapy Our member Susannah Bradley explains what a play therapist does and how play therapy can help
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