Mental health and poverty among issues worrying school leaders outside classroom

Issues outside the classroom are a concern for many schools, according to a new survey (Danny Lawson/PA) - (PA Wire)

Greater focus is needed on the issues facing young people outside the classroom such as poverty, homelessness and long waits for mental health services, the Children’s Commissioner has said.

A major survey of primary and secondary schools in England has revealed the top concern for children in their local area was access to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).