Our children are living in difficult times: hyperconnected through social media, yet isolated and confused. Studies highlight record levels of mental health crises – 20% of adolescents with mental health challenges. Thousands are absent from school, 94.3% of school attendance is down to distress.

Education Committee Chair Robin Walker MP said:

“The increase in children suffering from mental health problems is deeply troubling and it is evident that our health service can’t meet this growing demand, leaving schools to fill the gaps.”