Mental Health Services: Schools
Commons · Question 7503 · Tabled 8 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Matt Vickers
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what percentage of schools currently have access to a Mental Health Support Team; and what the timetable is for further rollout.
Answer
Answered by Preet Kaur Gill, 16 Jun 2026
Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) continue to play a key role in providing early intervention and support for children and young people’s mental health in education settings.As at March 2026, 5.8 million pupils and learners were covered by an MHST, equa...