Please see below statistics published
today during Mental Health Awareness Week which show:
- The take up of senior mental health lead training grants has
increased to 70% (16,700) of eligible schools
and colleges (including over 80% of secondary schools) as of
March 2024, up from 58%(13,800) last year.
-
44% (4.2m) of pupils in schools and learners
were covered by mental health support teams, up
from35% (3.4m) last year.
Today's statistics show the Government is on track to offer
senior mental health lead training grants to all schools and
colleges by 2025 and to extend coverage of mental health support
teams to at least 50% of pupils and learners in England by the
end of March 2025.
Children's Minister said:
“Having the right support at the right time is critical to
prevent mental health concerns from escalating.
“During this Mental Health Awareness week, I am pleased to
announce 70% of schools and colleges have taken up our senior
mental health training grants and we are on track to meet our aim
to provide this grant to all schools by 2025.”
Minister for Health said:
“Good mental health is vital for children and young people to be
able to learn, make friends and build confidence. That's why we
have committed to introducing mental health support teams in
schools and colleges across the country.
“These services provide crucial support ensuring students with
emerging mental health difficulties have access to the help they
need. It's fantastic to see so many schools and colleges are
receiving this support – through both mental health training and
support teams – and I encourage every student who needs help to
make use of the services.”
Claire Murdoch, NHS National Mental Health Director,
said:
“NHS mental health teams are currently in contact with record
numbers of children and young people, and since fast-tracking the
introduction of these mental health support teams, it's brilliant
that we can confirm that well over two fifths of pupils
in schools and in further education are now covered by expert
support.
“This achievement shows the joint commitment to mental health and
wellbeing across the NHS and education is crucial, and we know
that these world leading services are helping children
and young people with many anxieties or issues they may
have.
“NHS staff and our partners in education continue to push
implementation, and we are on course to reach more than 50% this
time next year, so I would urge everyone, whether you're a
teacher, parent or child, to access this early
support.”
