Supporting students in crisis: how we’re supporting students with their mental health and suicide prevention  

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Department for Education graphic showing a school staff member supporting a student, highlighting efforts to improve mental health support and suicide prevention in schools

We have just published the largest-ever national review into student suicides in higher education, examining over 160 cases of suspected suicide or self-harm during the 2023/24 academic year. The review was conducted by the National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Safety in Mental Health (NCISH) and aimed to understand how universities currently respond to students …

How we’re helping children and teachers with their mental health and wellbeing 

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Department for Education support for children's and teachers' mental health and wellbeing – two people in a supportive conversation, promoting emotional support in schools.

Poor mental health and absence from school are impacting the education of children and in turn their futures. Government research suggests that persistently absent pupils in secondary school could earn £10,000 less at age 28 compared to pupils with near-perfect …

How we’re attracting and supporting the best teachers 

High-quality teaching is the biggest driver of pupil outcomes, which is why we’re committed to turning the tide on the challenges facing the profession. We want to continue attracting the best into teaching – and to support those who are …

Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: saving parents money on school uniform costs 

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Families shouldn’t have to be out of pocket when it comes to setting their child up for school.   That’s why our new Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill will introduce measures to help with school uniform costs and introduce free breakfast …

School-based nurseries: Everything you need to know

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Primary schools can now apply for the first phase of funding, with up to £150,000 of £15 million available to support up to 300 new or expanded nurseries to be open by September 2025.  But what are school-based nurseries and who will benefit? Here’s everything you need to know.