Petition · past parliament
SAVE STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH
Rejected
9 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the government to implement country wide teacher training, so that teaches can better understand mental health, in order to help students improve theirs.
The government has the power and influence to be able to create new training for teachers, on a country wide scale. This will give us the best chances of being able to improve a large proportion of the British, student body's mental health.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.
We understand that you are concerned about the mental health of students, but we're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do. Teachers already undergo training before becoming a teacher, and the Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Core Content Framework includes content on consideration of SEND, Disadvantage and Mental Health: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/974307/ITT_core_content_framework_.pdf
We could accept a petition calling for changes to the ITT framework, but it would need to be clear what changes you want.
We have published the following petitions, which you might like to sign:
Create a statutory Mental Health & Wellbeing Policy for all schools & colleges: Create a statutory Mental Health & Wellbeing Policy for all schools & colleges
Increase funding for mental health support in schools: Increase funding for mental health support in schools
We understand that you are concerned about the mental health of students, but we're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do. Teachers already undergo training before becoming a teacher, and the Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Core Content Framework includes content on consideration of SEND, Disadvantage and Mental Health: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/974307/ITT_core_content_framework_.pdf
We could accept a petition calling for changes to the ITT framework, but it would need to be clear what changes you want.
We have published the following petitions, which you might like to sign:
Create a statutory Mental Health & Wellbeing Policy for all schools & colleges: Create a statutory Mental Health & Wellbeing Policy for all schools & colleges
Increase funding for mental health support in schools: Increase funding for mental health support in schools
Timeline
| 14 Jul 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 Jul 2022 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
9
Status
Rejected
Rejected
19 Jul 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.