Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 94044
Schools: Vocational Guidance
Tabled: 24 November 2025
Answered: 1 December 2025
Named DayQuestion
Mr Peter Bedford
Conservative — Mid Leicestershire
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that Careers Advisors working in schools receive training in mental health support, to help identify and assist students experiencing mental health challenges.
Answer
Georgia GouldThe department recognises the vital role that careers advisors play in supporting young people to thrive in their future career. We do not expect careers advisors to provide clinical mental health care, but we are committed to ensuring they are better equ...
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