Book your DfE-fully funded place on our Senior Mental Health Lead training
Book now on our Autumn or Spring dates and claim DfE funding before 31 December 2024.
Book your funded placeAt Anna Freud, our vision is a world where all children and young people can achieve their full potential.
A world in which they and their families get support that is designed with their input, available at the right time, and meets their needs, so that they can develop their emotional and mental health.
Our resources
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For under fives
We have a selection of resources for early years wellbeing including working with babies & young children on digital platforms, coronavirus support, and a 'Bonding with baby' podcast.
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School and college resources
Browse our free mental health resources for those working in primary, secondary and FE settings.
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For children and young people
Our children and young people's wellbeing resources aim to empower young people to make informed choices about their mental health & wellbeing. These pages have been co-produced by young...
Our latest news
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Reflections on our EDI journey: Progress, challenges and the road ahead
Learn about our EDI Strategy 2022-2026 midway review, highlighting our progress in inclusive practices, better data systems, representation, and key challenges as we work towards being m...
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Five tips to prioritise wellbeing for education staff this World Mental Health Day
Ways to build positive mental wellbeing for educators this World Mental Health Day.
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Remaining places on autism training programme for mental health staff released
Staff in England have until November to sign-up for ‘train the trainer’ course co-produced with autistic people to improve mental health care.
Anna Freud Crisis Messenger
The Anna Freud Crisis Messenger text service is a free, confidential, 24/7 text message support service for anyone who is feeling overwhelmed or is struggling to cope. Their service is staffed by trained volunteers who will work with you to take your next steps towards feeling better.
If you need support, you can text AFC to 85258.
Our research
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The HeadStart Learning Programme
The Evidence Based Practice Unit leads the national evaluation of HeadStart. Together with our partners, we evaluate and share learning from the HeadStart programme.
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Education for wellbeing
Explore Education for Wellbeing, England's major mental health intervention trial in schools. Backed by the Department for Education, we assess innovative approaches with Anna Freud, gau...
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The Reflective Fostering Study
A 12-month exploration assessing the impact of the Reflective Fostering Programme on children aged 4-13 in care.
Become our Partner
Collaborations and partnerships are crucial to our research. Our research units and collaborative projects pool expertise around particular priorities or areas of work.
We collaborate with academic institutions to carry out research and we partner with national and international organisations committed to improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and families to maximise our impact.
Upcoming training courses
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Senior Mental Health Lead training
Online training courses for senior mental health leads, helping you develop a sustainable whole-school approach to mental health.
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The Lighthouse MBT Parenting Programme
The Lighthouse Parenting Programme is an evidence-based intervention, underpinned by research in the fields of attachment, child development, trauma, neuroscience and by core psychoanaly...
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Mentalization-Based Treatment for Families (MBT-F)
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to Mentalization-Based Treatment for Families (MBT-F), providing a hands-on exploration of the model's essential elements.
Become a Champion
Our Champions volunteer their time, experience and expertise to contribute to our projects and services, all of which are focused on improving the wellbeing and mental health of children, young people and families.
This can involve things like: supporting us to review our resources, sharing parents'/carer's perspective as part of our training days for mental health professionals, helping out at events and much more.
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Anna Freud's newsletter provides updates of the latest news, research, events and fundraising activities.
Upcoming conferences and events
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EYIM Webinar: Birth Trauma in the Early Years
Join us for a discussion of birth trauma, its impacts on mental health and the link to racial inequality in birth outcomes.
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So What Have We Learned From Our Research Over the Last Year?
Join us as we unpack our key research findings from the last 12 months.
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UK Trauma Council Insight Series - Complex Trauma and the Social World
Join a webinar on how early trauma affects children's relationships and mental health. Learn strategies for recovery from leading experts in the UK Trauma Council series.
