- The Education Review Office called for a funding boost and a systemic overhaul of education support.
Education Review Office evaluation supports call for increased school counselling funding
What happened
The Education Review Office's 2024 evaluation of Counselling in Schools found that eight in ten students reported improved psychological health after receiving counselling. The Office concluded that its findings support investment in mental health support for young students. The report also noted that the support needs of learners are increasing and are exceeding the services currently available.
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Why it matters
The Ministry of Education stated that child and student wellbeing and mental health is a foundation for education achievement. The call for increased funding relates to public sector spending on mental health services within the education system.
The Education Review Office previously called for a funding boost and a systemic overhaul of education support.
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Who's involved
- Education Review OfficeConducted the evaluation of counselling in schools and supported the call for increased investment.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Beaconsfield SchoolSpeculative
Beaconsfield School might see changes in the availability of mental health support services due to increased funding.
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The entities involved
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Education Review Office
New Zealand government department
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