Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026

The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill aims to improve mental health support and wellbeing services in schools across the UK. It introduces measures to increase access to counselling and mental health services for students, strengthen safeguarding procedures, and give schools clearer guidance on supporting children's emotional and physical health. The bill also addresses issues like school attendance, online safety, and coordination between schools and NHS mental health services to create a more integrated approach to child wellbeing.