Petition
Make Mental Health Awareness & Response Training Compulsory in All UK Schools
Rejected
14 signatures
What the petition asks
Require compulsory mental health training for all school staff in England. Staff should recognise distress, respond appropriately, use calming techniques, provide access to a quiet safe space, and ensure no child feels dismissed or ignored when asking for help.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: Mandate Mental Health Training for All School Staff Who Work With Children
Timeline
| 9 Jul 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
14
Status
Rejected
Rejected
10 Aug 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 16 Aug 2026.