Written questions

Children and Young People: Mental Health Services

Commons · Question 102800 · Tabled 5 Jan 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 26 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Rachael Maskell

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Health on enabling directors of children's services to commission CAMHS services in partnership with mental health trusts.

Answer

Answered by Olivia Bailey, 26 Jan 2026

The departments are working closely together to ensure every child has the best start in life and to improve access to local mental health support for all children. This includes:A 3-year mental health support pilot to ensure children in care have access ...