Secondary Schools: Counselling Services

Debate between Baroness Hollins and Lord Nash

Monday 20th February 2017 Lords Chamber

[Lord Nash]

A number of support systems and toolkits are available in the department. Any school that uses our toolkits, particularly following the new fairer formula we are bringing in, should be able to manage on their budgets.

[Baroness Hollins (CB)]

My Lords, are there any plans for the CQC and Ofsted to work together to inspect how well schools are looking after the mental health and well-being of their children?

[Lord Nash]

The noble Baroness makes a good point. We certainly will involve the CQC in looking at the accountability of children and young people’s mental health services. We are considering whether to involve Ofsted.

Schools: Health and Well-being

Debate between Baroness Hollins and Lord Nash

Monday 15th June 2015 Lords Chamber

[Lord Nash]

The noble Baroness raises an extremely important point. I shall discuss this issue with the Department of Health and ensure that she receives a full written reply.

[Baroness Hollins (CB)]

Does the Minister agree that it is time for a ban on the marketing of unhealthy food and drink to children and young people?

[Lord Nash]

I am not sure that I would go that far, frankly. The best way is to educate children in school as to what is healthy food and allow them to make those choices for themselves. We are making strong movements in this regard.