Repeat lockdowns last year highlighted the vital role that schools and teachers play in safeguarding the mental health and wellbeing of pupils and students.

However, the DfE’s State of the Nation Report cited STEER’s data showing that 8/10 girls and 6/10 boys will actively conceal their own mental health risks – making it difficult for teachers to spot concerns among their many other responsibilities.

Can we help share the load?

As school leaders are you confident you do not have a hidden middle of students apparently doing OK but who may be overlooked in favour of more obvious cases? What systematic measures do you have put in place to identify all students needing support in recovering?

Can STEER help?