Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 97922

Pupils: Eating Disorders

Tabled: 8 December 2025

Answered: 7 January 2026

Question

Wera Hobhouse

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure school staff have access to training and resources to identify and support pupils at risk of developing an eating disorder.

Answer

Olivia Bailey

Education staff’s daily contact with pupils enables them to identify those who may need support and make timely referrals to the appropriate services.To support them, the department provides a range of guidance and practical resources to help them identif...

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