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.