Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have for the roll-out of funding for Mental Health Support Teams beyond 2025.

There are currently approximately 400 mental health support teams in place in schools and colleges across England, offering support to children experiencing anxiety, depression, and other common mental health issues and covering over three million children or approximately 35% of pupils. We estimate this will increase to 44% by April 2024 and we are aiming to increase this coverage to 50% of pupils by March 2025.

The Government is investing an additional £3.3 billion in each of 2023/24 and 2024/25 to support the National Health Service in England. Future financial plans, including details on the further rollout of mental health support teams, will be confirmed in due course.