According to The Good Childhood report ten and 12-year-olds in England are among the unhappiest in the world at school.
More than half a million said they had been physically bullied each month and many feel left out.
Children in England that were bullied frequently were six times more likely to have low wellbeing that children who were not bullied.
The annual report by the Children's Society, with the University of York, is calling for the Government to make it a legal requirement for schools to provide counselling to pupils, in line with Wales and Northern Ireland.
It also wants children’s mental health funding to promoting children’s wellbeing, rather than just dealing with mental health problems after they occur.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here
