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”
Number of schools buying in professional mental health support for pupils doubles in three years News Published 3 Feb 2020 Read our response to a report by the National Association of Head Teachers
Ofsted and the need for resilience in the face of being downgraded News Published 29 Apr 2024 Katie Parks speaks about Ofsted and the educational challenges faced. BACP staff blog
Children’s Mental Health Week: Using our voice to support young people in need News Published 5 Feb 2024 Our call for action on school counselling, in a year where a General Election is expected
Celebrating campaign success in Scotland News Published 4 Sep 2018 Scottish Government announces plans to invest £80m for counsellors in education
8 ways to help your child with back-to-school anxiety News Published 4 Sep 2023 Our members share their thoughts on what to do if your child is anxious about starting the new academic year
Talking about teachers News Published 17 Jun 2022 Priya Bhalla-Burton, former teacher, MBACP psychotherapist and campaigner, shares her experiences, concerns and makes the case for improved access to counselling. BACP blogs
Natural health service News Published 10 May 2021 Joanna Griffin explains how nature can help families with a disabled child. Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
Joining Labour Party discussions on funding school counselling News Published 16 Nov 2022 We’ve been pleased to meet with Labour Party representatives to highlight our members’ training and experience
More wins for BACP as Labour launches Election manifesto News Published 21 Nov 2019 This General Election we've lobbied all parties on a range of core mental health policies