Written question WQ90865
- Asked by
- Andrew RT DaviesConservative
- To be answered by
- Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 7 days
Question
What assessment has the Minister made of the impact that poor mental health amongst young people has had on attendance in Wales?
Answer
Answered by Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
It is evident that attendance in schools is impacted by wellbeing and poor mental health, and through attitudes towards learning and schooling. We also know that attendance has a strong impact on learner outcomes, standards and progression. That is why we continue to invest in supporting learner’s mental health and wellbeing.
In March 2021, we published a framework on embedding a whole school approach to emotional and mental well-being. The framework, which is statutory guidance, seeks to support good emotional and mental well-being by promoting a positive cultural environment in schools, where children and young people form positive relationships with staff and other learners. Our draft budget for 2024-25 includes a commitment to provide £13.6m jointly from the HSS and Education budgets to support this work.