News - 2021
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New project to take a systemic approach to improving adolescent mental health in disadvantaged communities
A research team led by Professor Peter Fonagy, Chief Executive of the Anna Freud Centre and Head of the Division of Psychology and Language Sciences at UCL, has been awarded a UK Prevention Research...
- 26th July 2021
- By: Michelle Cunliffe
- Posted in: General News
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Early years staff say it’s time to make staff wellbeing a policy
Early years staff working in nurseries or preschools would like their settings to be more open about staff mental health, and to ensure staff wellbeing policies are in place and upheld. While many...
- 13th July 2021
- By: Jenny Album
- Posted in: General News, Media coverage
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The Duchess of Cambridge launches The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood
Our Patron, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge is today launching The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood.
- 18th June 2021
- By: Michelle Cunliffe
- Posted in: General News, Media coverage
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Centre’s Director of Schools’ Division on Queen’s Birthday Honours list
Jaime Smith, Director of the Anna Freud Centre’s Schools’ Division, has been awarded an MBE for services to education in the 2021 Queen's Birthday Honours list.
- 15th June 2021
- By: Michelle Cunliffe
- Posted in: General News, Media coverage
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Largest ever UK study announced to evaluate support for foster carers and children in their care
Today, the Anna Freud Centre announces the Reflective Fostering Study, the largest ever UK study to evaluate the impact of a foster carer support programme. This study is now recruiting foster...
- 8th June 2021
- By: Michelle Cunliffe
- Posted in: General News, Media coverage, Research
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A statement on the first anniversary of the murder of George Floyd
A statement from Professor Peter Fonagy, Chief Executive of the Anna Freud Centre, on the first anniversary of the murder of George Floyd.
- 25th May 2021
- By: Peter Fonagy
- Posted in: General News, Media coverage
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The announcement of a National Centre for Family Hubs: Supporting families across England to get early help as soon as difficulties arise
The Secretary of State for Education, the Rt Hon Gavin Williamson MP, announced the launch of the National Centre for Family Hubs. This major national initiative will be led by the Anna Freud Centre...
- 20th May 2021
- By: Caroline Gilchrist
- Posted in: General News, Media coverage
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Anna Freud Centre supports International Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month
The Anna Freud Centre is supporting International Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month which is taking place this month.
- 18th May 2021
- By: Tim Linehan
- Posted in: General News, Media coverage
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit HeadStart project in Mental Health Awareness Week
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge today visited The Way Youth Zone project in Wolverhampton, which supports children and young people with their mental health...
- 13th May 2021
- By: Tim Linehan
- Posted in: General News, Media coverage
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Anna Freud Centre a charity beneficiary for DrumathonLIVE 2021
The Anna Freud Centre and the UK Trauma Council, which is hosted and supported by the Centre, are two of the beneficiaries for the fundraising efforts of DrumathonLIVE 2021.
- 11th May 2021
- By: Michelle Cunliffe
- Posted in: General News, Media coverage