Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 17820
Schools: Mental Health Services
Tabled: 10 July 2026
Answered: 3 August 2026
Question
Liz Jarvis
Liberal Democrat — Eastleigh
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to improve mental health and wellbeing in young people through the expansion of Mental Health Support Teams in schools.
Answer
Paul WaughThe government will provide access to specialist mental health professionals in every school by expanding Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs), so every child and young person has access to early mental health support. As of March 2026, 60% of pupils in sc...
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