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<p> </p><p>On the 16 June 2014 the Department for Education issued new non-statutory
guidance for schools and teachers on pupil’s mental health and behaviour. This guidance
gives information, guidance and practical tools on how to build resilience and support
good mental health. It also helps school staff identify those pupils who may have
emerging problems and provides guidance on appropriate routes of support. The guidance
is published online:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://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>
</p><p>In addition our special educational needs (SEN) reforms are set out in the
0-25 SEN and Disability Code of Practice which is currently before Parliament. This
makes it clear that schools should look to identify any underlying mental health needs
that pupils have. The Code emphasises the importance of staff development and provides
a number of signposts to specific support. This includes further support for teachers
and adults working with children and young people, which is available through <a href="http://www.minded.org.uk/"
target="_blank">www.minded.org.uk</a>, a website funded by the Department of Health
that helps adults identify and support children and young people’s mental health issues.</p><p>
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