Petition · Department for Education
Provide urgent ring-fenced funding for counsellors in every school in England
Closed
847 signatures
What the petition asks
The government promised in their election manifesto that they would provide access to specialist mental health professionals in every school. I want ring-fenced funding for this to be rolled out urgently. I think all schools should be able to offer what can often be a life saving provision.
Young people face many battles. Some young lives have been lost to suicide. There are long waiting lists for mental health support for young people and they often have to be at crisis point to access it. I don't believe that complex mental health needs are being supported. I think we must fill the gap now with inclusive and accessible provision.
Timeline
| 26 Mar 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 Sep 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
847
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
26 Mar 2025
Closed
26 Sep 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 2 Aug 2026.