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<p>Pupils in schools are taught about mental health as part of the relationships,
sex and health education (RSHE) curriculum, which was made mandatory in 2020 for all
pupils.</p><p>Schools can teach older pupils about suicide in an age-appropriate and
sensitive way. The RSHE statutory guidance advises that schools should approach teaching
about self-harm and suicide cautiously. Schools should be aware of the risks to pupils
from exposure to materials that are instructive rather than preventative, including
websites or videos that provide instructions or methods of self-harm or suicide. If
teachers have concerns about a specific pupil in relation to self-harm or suicidal
thoughts, they must follow safeguarding procedures immediately.</p>
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