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<p>The Department for Education does not specifically monitor the use of guidance
by schools, which will vary according to the needs of their pupils and how Child and
Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) are organised locally.</p><p>In June we
published advice on behaviour and mental health in schools.[1] This is intended to
help schools support all pupils’ mental health and wellbeing so that they can succeed
in school. It provides case studies, information and links to organisations that can
be approached for advice on providing support and making referrals to specialist services.
These sources of advice include relevant National Institute of Clinical Excellence
guidelines and the new Mind Ed e-portal funded by the Department of Health.[2] MindEd
was launched in March 2014 to provide training and information on mental health for
all adults working with children and young people.</p><p>The new Government task force
on children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing includes members from schools
and will look at the issues around responding effectively to mental health needs and
access to CAMHS.</p><p>[1] <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mental-health-and-behaviour-in-schools--2"
target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/publications/mental-health-and-behaviour-in-schools--2</a></p><p>[2]
<a href="http://www.minded.org.uk/" target="_blank">www.minded.org.uk</a></p>
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