At Greenwood Primary School, we consider your children’s emotional development to be as important as their academic achievement. Most children have times when they are worried, angry or sad, and this can make it difficult for them to learn.

Over ten years ago, the school began a partnership with Place2Be, a national children’s mental health charity. Place2Be provides counselling and mental health support in schools, offering a safe space where children can express their feelings through talking, creative work and play. This helps children build confidence and self-esteem, cope with difficult life events, establish friendships and focus in class.

The Place2Be School Project Manager at Greenwood Primary School is Iveta Parravani. Iveta is in school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. If you would like to find out more about Place2Be at Greenwood, please contact the school on 020 8422 9630.

As part of our mental health support for the whole school, Place2Be also offers advice and resources for families. The Place2Be Family Practitioner at Greenwood Primary School is Musa Madden.

Parents and carers can also access the Parenting Smart website, which offers free practical advice on topics including bullying, transition to secondary school, meltdowns and sleep difficulties. Visit place2be.org.uk/family to find out more.