Access to mental health support in schools

Nearly six million children and young people can now access mental health support in their school or college – giving them the tools and resilience they need to stay in education and thrive as adults. This is around 800,000 more pupils than last year, with support teams now working in almost 11,800 schools and colleges across England. These teams are already making a clear difference. Nine in ten schools and colleges say they are improving children’s mental health and wellbeing, while seven in ten report improved attendance.