Written questions

Schools: Mental Health Services

2026-06-15 · Department for Education · 10457 · Official question

Alex Mayer

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what percentage of schools and colleges are covered by Mental Health Support Teams in (a) Bedfordshire and (b) East of England.

Answer

As of March 2026, 63% of schools and colleges in Central Bedfordshire local authority were covered by a Mental Health Support Team (MHST), covering 68% of pupils and learners. In East of England, 46% of schools and colleges (57% of pupils and learners) we...