Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 41
41
Not Addressed
Accelerate Mental Health Support Team rollout for 100% post-16 coverage by 2029-30, publishing impact data.
Recommendation
The Government’s pledge of 100% MHST coverage by 2029–30 must be met and must include all post-16 students and trainees. We recommend that Government accelerates the rollout of Mental Health Support Teams with a particular focus on expanding coverage for post-16 settings, which has not kept pace with coverage for primary and secondary schools. In addition to 98 publishing the number and proportion of schools and post-16 settings with access to MHSTs, the Government must monitor, evaluate and publish the impact of this roll out. (Recommendation, Paragraph 160)
Government Response Summary
The government states its commitment to improving mental health support for FE students through guidance, a whole-college approach, and the appointment of an FE Student Support Champion, but does not address accelerating MHST rollout or monitoring its impact.
Government Response
Not Addressed
HM Government
Not Addressed
The government is committed to improving mental health support for FE students, promoting a whole-college approach through guidance and the Acol Mental Health Charter. Polly Harrow, appointed as the first FE Student Support Champion in 2023, provides strategic leadership to strengthen support.