Schools: Mental Health
Commons · Question 125244 · Tabled 10 Apr 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Daisy Cooper
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has considered the potential merits of requiring all staff working in schools to be trained in mental health first aid principles.
Answer
Answered by Olivia Bailey, 20 Apr 2026
To support education staff, the department provides a range of guidance and practical resources on promoting and supporting pupils’ mental health and wellbeing. For example, a resource hub for mental health leads, and a targeted support guide and hub to h...