Petition · Department for Education

Mandate Mental Health Training for All School Staff Who Work With Children

Open for signatures 884 signatures

What the petition asks

Require all staff working with children in schools to receive mandatory training to identify children in mental health crisis through behavioural changes, not just physical signs, so early intervention supports development and wellbeing.
Children’s mental health is vital to learning and development, yet signs of crisis may often be missed because staff may focus on physical changes instead of behaviour. We urge the Government to make mental health training mandatory for all staff working with children in schools to ensure early intervention, prevent harm, and save lives.

Timeline

24 Mar 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 884
Status Open for signatures
Department Department for Education
Opened 24 Mar 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.