At the same time, the Department for Education (DfE) is also to issue a “blueprint” for schools to use when delivering counselling services.
Research shows that one in 10 children has a diagnosable mental health disorder and more than half of adult mental health problems begin during childhood.
Speaking at the Children and Young People Now Awards, childcare education minister Sam Gyimah said that he wanted the guidance to make “schools a place where mental health needs are identified and support is provided sympathetically”.
Mr Gyimah, who also has responsibility for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in schools, spoke too about the importance of counselling services in developing a “supportive culture” and keeping pupils engaged with learning.
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