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Rejected petition: Make Mental Health Awareness & Response Training Compulsory in All UK Schools

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Require compulsory mental health training for all school staff in England. Staff should recognise distress, respond appropriately, use calming techniques, provide access to a quiet safe space, and ensure no child feels dismissed or ignored when asking for help.


Why was this petition rejected?

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You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/752343

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