There have been plans for Mental Health Support in schools since 2016, but no extra money has been available.

Schools have been expected to supply the service from their already stretched existing funds. The 2025 government has reiterated its commitment to provide for mental health support in schools however at present there is no extra funding for this.

The Youth Counselling Project has paid for thousands of hours of professional counselling in the 5 Seaford Schools – helping students between the ages of 4 and 18 to overcome serious mental health difficulties.