Petition · Department for Education
Fund teacher training for mental health first aid and suicide prevention
Closed
375 signatures
What the petition asks
Government to fund Mental Health First Aid Training and Suicide Prevention Training for all Primary and Secondary School Teachers
20.3% of eight to 16-year-olds had a probable mental disorder in 2023 (NHS England); early intervention in primary and secondary school, supported by Mental Health First Aid trained Teachers can support children during this challenging period. 50% of mental health problems are established by age 14, it is vital the people who see children every day have the experience, knowledge and tools to support young people
Timeline
| 10 Oct 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 10 Apr 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
375
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
10 Oct 2025
Closed
10 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 5 Aug 2026.