Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 87113
Schools: Counselling
Tabled: 31 October 2025
Answered: 12 November 2025
Named DayQuestion
Nadia Whittome
Labour — Nottingham East
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of providing ringfenced funding for school counselling services.
Answer
Olivia BaileySchool-based counselling services can play an important role in supporting pupil mental wellbeing, and many schools already provide access to counselling support.However, counselling is not suitable for all needs, and many pupils benefit from other in-sch...
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