How we use our data means better and more joined-up support for our young people, based on their needs and priorities. Learn about how data helps us amplify the voices of the children and families we work with. Read more
Our work with corporate partners forms a key part of our approach, joining up fragmented offerings and creating a network of support ensuring nobody is left behind. Read more
Last week, the Education Policy Institute released their report on the relationship between suspensions and young people's educational outcomes, calling for proactive identification and the need for early intervention. In this blog we explore our alignment with the key findings and share our own experiences on the need for a holistic approach with proactive early intervention. Read more
As an early intervention initiative, our work is predicated on the assumption that doing something in the present has an impact on the future. But how do you go about ‘proving’ something that hasn’t happened yet? Here we explain how we seek to evidence the preventative impact of our programme. Read more
In 2020 we commissioned a four-year external partner (UCL) to help us understand our impacts, having reflected on the first three years of data, they have introduced a new methodology this year to provide a more meaningful benchmark. Here, we reflect on the findings so far. Read more
To mark Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week, we share how our model prioritises the emotional wellbeing of young people on our programme so that they can thrive. We explain how our Link Workers continue to play a pivotal role in providing personalised support. Read more
We welcome the spotlight that has been shone on absenteeism from the two main parties and encourage both the Government and Opposition to work collaboratively with the third sector to better understand the drivers of this issue. Read how our model recognises the importance of seeing attendance in a holistic way. Read more
We had the opportunity last Spring to contribute to the New Philanthropy Capital's report: Closing the Gap, Building better child poverty prevention systems. The report calls for a new holistic approach to tackling child poverty and aligns closely to our model. Read more
Last year, we expanded our Zone to include schools in South Kensington and Chelsea. We have also been developing a strong network of support in the area. Learn what this means for our growing community. Read more
This summer, we had a packed schedule with children and families on our programme, from Community Fun Days, trips to London landmarks, campaign afternoons and team socials. As we look forward to a new academic year, here is a round-up of some of the memories that were made. Read more
As we begin another academic year, we asked one of our Link Workers, Brandy, to tell us about the important work she does to support the children and young people on the West London Zone programme. Read more
In understanding the best methodology to quantify our impact, there are many factors to consider. Here, we get to grips with the challenges that come with defining a meaningful comparison group and what that means for our evaluation. Read more