Petition · Department for Education

Mandate all schools in England to have an SLT member trained for mental health

Open for signatures 22 signatures

What the petition asks

Require all schools in England to have at least one member of their senior leadership team (SLT) dedicated to student mental health and wellbeing.
The government recommends a mental health professional in school, it is not mandatory. Students who face bullying in person or even online may not feel ok asking for help from their parents or teacher. SLT is a high ranking position within the school and has a say in changes the school can make, if there is an SLT member trained for mental health students students can talk to a trained professional who can find how the school can accommodate their needs easier due to their position of power.

Timeline

3 Aug 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 22
Status Open for signatures
Department Department for Education
Opened 3 Aug 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 4 Aug 2026.