Children who are troubled cannot flourish
Today’s primary school children face all kinds of challenges that threaten to derail them, from gang culture on our streets to abuse at home. Unless they are given the means to cope, their feelings of sadness, fear and anger can easily spill over in the classroom – and in society And whilst some children may become disruptive, others will withdraw completely, shutting everyone out.
If these children are to stand a chance of getting their lives back on track, they need our help - and they need it now, not later.
The Place2Be is uniquely placed to provide this help. We work inside primary schools to support and nurture troubled children, giving them the means to move past their problems and build the foundations for a successful life.
A child’s formative years have a huge impact on their long-term development and prospects. That’s why we concentrate on early intervention, helping to prevent the downward spiral which can start in childhood and gain momentum through adolescence.
Poor behaviour, truancy, low academic achievement, exclusion, drug and alcohol abuse, teenage pregnancy, involvement in crime… these are the consequences of leaving children’s problems unaddressed.But there is an answer.
Evidence shows that children using The Place2Be have enhanced self-esteem, more effective communication skills and the ability to develop better relationships.In addition, Place2Be schools claim significant improvements, including less disruption in the classroom; something which has a positive impact on staff morale and retention.
A staggering 80% of children showing behavioural problems at the age of five go on to develop more serious forms of anti-social behaviour, and over 90% of young offenders have had a mental health problem as a child†. That's why effective early intervention is so important - and why The Place2Be exists.
† Source: Mental Health of Children and Adolescents in Great Britain ; a survey by the Office of National Statistics, published in 2000.