Students in almost three-quarters (73.4%) of primary schools in England will have had no access to the new mental health support teams (MHSTs) by the end of 2024.<br /><br />And with the research revealing that one in five children aged between seven and 16 thought to have a mental health disorder, now is more important than ever for children to get the mental health support they require – which isn’t always provided at schools.<br /><br />One way that young people could improve their wellbeing is by moving to online learning, as 1 in 4 (24%) parents do not believe that online learning is bad for children’s social development and over a quarter (26.8%) would consider enrolling their child in online learning.<br /><br />The new research by King’s InterHigh also showed that 76% of parents agree they would like their children to have flexible learning to allow them to pursue their dream career, and 70% would like their children to learn at a time that suits them best. The majority (97%) want their children to be able to speak confidently and openly about their mental health.<br /><br />However, the research also shows that most parents have mixed feelings about online learning, with 45% of parents aged 55+ saying they wouldn’t enroll their child in online learning.
