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Mandatory qualified counsellors in all secondary schools in England.

Submitted by Maria Staples on Thursday 2nd November 2023

Published on Wednesday 15th November 2023

Current status: Closed

Closed: Wednesday 15th May 2024

Signatures: 154

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Mandatory qualified counsellors in all secondary schools in England.

Petition Details

Each school needs full-time qualified counsellors. Taking action to tackle anxieties and mental health issues early may improve school attendance. I think the Government is too reliant on unqualified practitioners and is relying on the charitable sector to provide support in schools.

Additional Information

There are currently too many barriers restricting children and young people’s access to mental health support. CAMHS lacks the capacity to meet demand at the level at which it is needed and in a timely manner. In addition, we believe there is too much bureaucracy and form-filling, restricting school staff’s ability to secure mental health support for children quickly—particularly at the early stage before a child reaches crisis. Thirdly, we believe CAMHS doesn't always reach, or meet needs of, ethnically diverse and multi-faith communities, owing to social stigma about going “outside” home or school for support, particularly mental health support.


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