Schools: Mental Health Services
2026-05-28 · Department for Education · 4503 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her department has made of the potential impact of expanding Mental Health Support Teams in schools and colleges on pupil attendance and behaviour outcomes.
Answer
This government is committed to expanding mental health support teams (MHSTs) to all schools and colleges by 2029, ensuring every child can access early support. As of March 2025, 52% of pupils (including around 70% in secondary schools) had access. This ...