Three children in every classroom are likely to experience a mental health issue. Making sure they have the support they need is a key priority for me as the first Department for Education minister to have a specific responsibility for mental health. It’s also a key priority for this Government, with a record £1.4 billion being invested in supporting children’s mental health this Parliament.
This money will transform the mental health support available to young people across the country. Work is also under way to make sure these services are more joined up with schools so pupils have better, faster access to the support they need. With NHS England we are trialling a £3 million scheme involving hundreds of schools to test having named, single points of contact in local mental health services so parents and teachers know where to turn for help.
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