Written questions

Schools: Mental Health Services

2026-05-28 · Department for Education · 4506 · Official question

James Naish

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, A) what estimate she has made of the proportion of pupils who will not have access to a Mental Health Support Team before the planned national rollout is completed; and B) what interim support will be available

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 ...