Talking too much about mental health in schools is ‘unhelpful’, says Ofsted’s former head
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February 9, 2026
TALKING too much about mental health in schools is “unhelpful” and may make things worse, says Ofsted’s former head. Baroness Amanda Spielman said healthy kids should not be quizzed obsessively about feelings — or told too much about certain conditions. At an event in Parliament, the former chief schools inspector said suicide and eating disorders...
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