‘The promotion of children’s mental health is an investment for life. Good mental health is a vital foundation for children’s emotional, social and educational development.’
DfES 2006
‘10% of five to fifteen year olds have a diagnosable mental health disorder.’
DfES/DoH 2004
‘6 per cent of boys and 16 per cent of girls aged 16-19 are thought to have some form of mental health problem.’
Mental Health Foundation 2003
‘…training for staff on mental health difficulties was found to be needed in three quarters of the schools.’
Ofsted 2005