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UK Invests £49M to Support 900,000 Pupils' Mental Health

5/17/2025

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The UK government is set to enhance mental health support for an additional 900,000 pupils by March 2026, investing £49 million in this vital initiative. With a focus on vulnerable children, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson highlighted the critical role of early intervention in fostering healthier minds and improving educational success.

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The UK government is set to enhance mental health support for an additional 900,000 pupils by March 2026, investing £49 million in this vital initiative. With a focus on vulnerable children, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson highlighted the critical role of early intervention in fostering healthier minds and improving educational success.