Record numbers of children with mental health support in schools

• Schools will have access to dedicated mental health support teams by end of 2029, representing significant expansion of in-school mental health provision across England.
• Record numbers of children are currently receiving mental health support through schools, indicating increased identification and treatment of mental health difficulties in younger populations.
• GPs may expect changes to referral pathways and coordination with school-based mental health services as these teams become embedded across educational settings.

The government is on track to meet its manifesto promise that every school and college will have access to mental health support teams by the end of 2029

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