On Thursday 22 February, members of the House of Lords debate the role of schools in caring for the mental health and wellbeing of pupils, and assisting in their development as community and family members.
Debate
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle (Green) will put forward the debate.
This is a general debate. During debates, members put their experience to good use to discuss current issues and draw the government's attention to concerns.
Members speaking
Members speaking in the debate include:
- Baroness Hollins (Crossbench), former professor of psychiatry of disability at St George's University of London
- Lord Storey (Liberal Democrat), former headteacher
- Baroness Twycross (Labour), shadow spokesperson for education
- Baroness Tyler of Enfield (Liberal Democrat), officer for the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Mental Health.
Baroness Barran (Conservative), Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Education, will respond on behalf of the government.
