The charity is a partner in a number of trust schools in the West Midlands, and plans to use its links with the schools to help develop children's confidence and self-esteem. Its work will include promoting good mental health and advising the schools on supporting children who have a disrupted home life.
David Baker-Price, assistant director of children's services at Barnardo's Midlands, said: "We are looking at ways to develop emotional resilience and support children so they can cope with difficult home situations."
The first 30 trust schools opened their doors this month and another 180 are in the pipeline, according to the Department for Children, Schools and Families.
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