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<p>The department is committed to ensuring all schools are calm, safe and supportive
learning environments that promote and support wellbeing.</p><p>To support this, the
department is offering all schools and colleges funding to train a senior mental health
lead who can put in place an effective whole school or college approach to mental
health and wellbeing. Over 13,800 schools and colleges have now received a training
grant, including more than 7 in 10 state-funded secondary schools.</p><p>To help children
understand and look after their own wellbeing, as at September 2020, the department’s
Health Education curriculum has a strong focus on mental wellbeing. Pupils are taught
about the link between physical and mental health, how to recognise and talk about
their emotions, and how and where to seek support if they are concerned about their
own or someone else’s mental wellbeing.</p><p>When a child or young person is struggling
with their mental health, it is vital to intervene early. That is why the department
is working with the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England to continue
the rollout of Mental Health Support Teams across schools and colleges. These teams
currently cover 35% of pupils in schools and learners in further education and we
estimate this will increase to around 44% by April 2024.</p><p>The Department publishes
annual State of the Nation reports on children and young people’s wellbeing. These
reports draw together the best available evidence and inform work across government
to support young people's wellbeing. The latest report, published February 2023, can
be accessed here: <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1134596/State_of_the_nation_2022_-_children_and_young_people_s_wellbeing.pdf"
target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1134596/State_of_the_nation_2022_-_children_and_young_people_s_wellbeing.pdf</a>.</p><p>
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