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<p>The Department’s aim is for all children to leave primary school feeling that they
have worked hard and achieved all that they can. We do not want assessments to worry
pupils and impact their self-esteem or mental wellbeing.</p><p> </p><p>In response
to the consultation on the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Green Paper,
published July 2018, the Government has made several commitments to help safeguard
the mental wellbeing of primary school children. We confirmed our commitment to take
forward three core proposals which will transform support for children and young people
by: putting in place Mental Health Support Teams for schools; incentivising every
school to have a Designated Senior Lead for mental health; and the piloting of a four-week
waiting time standard for NHS Children and Young People’s mental health services.</p><p>
</p><p>The Government has also committed to mental health awareness training for a
member of staff from all state funded primary schools by 2022, providing further support
for schools to help promote mental wellbeing for all children.</p><p> </p>
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