Reasons why school counsellors need to be part of schools News Published 11 Jan 2023 Dr Marilyn McGowen, school-based counselling ERG member, shares her views on why putting forward a motion to the NEU Support Staff Union Conference to secure funding for school counselling is so important. Íø±¬ÃÅ member blogs
Schools guidance on gender questioning children Navigating gender identity in schools: A counsellor's perspective on affirmation vs. caution. Íø±¬ÃÅ member blog
A vision for school leaders In her blog, Joanna Holmes discusses the process of creating updated guidance for school leaders and commissioners on the unique aspects of school-based counselling. Íø±¬ÃÅ staff blog
Public sector procurement: how does it work? Kris Ambler, Íø±¬ÃÅ’s Workforce Lead, attempts to de-mystify public sector procurement and provides links to UK-wide tendering portals.
Leading the way Journals Published 3 Mar 2023 Divisional news, including updates from Íø±¬ÃÅ’s CYPF Lead Jo Holmes and Íø±¬ÃÅ CYPF Executive Committee member Tracey Peters. Íø±¬ÃÅ Children, Young People and Families, March 2023
‘Infantasising’ students at risk of suicide, or time for a new duty of care in HE? Journals Published 23 Nov 2023 Open article: Peter Jenkins assesses the arguments for and against universities adopting an extended duty of care. University and College Counselling, November 2023
Chancellor’s Autumn Statement is a good start for improving the mental health of the nation News Published 31 Oct 2024 We welcome the Budget’s much needed investment in public services but we're concerned about the impact on third sector organisations
New research shows multiple benefits of school counselling News Published 29 Jan 2025 New studies highlight benefits of on-site counselling for secondary school students and school staff
The cost-of-living challenges faced by community-based organisations News Published 22 May 2024 Jeremy Bacon focuses on the challenges of community-based counselling services amid cost-of-living crisis: Insights from Íø±¬ÃÅ's Policy team. Íø±¬ÃÅ staff blog
Influencing in a time of change Our Íø±¬ÃÅ president Lynne Gabriel explores the impact of Labour’s historic victory on counselling and psychotherapy. Íø±¬ÃÅ staff blog