Bill requiring schools to address climate change anxiety among pupils

This bill would require all schools in England to identify and support pupils experiencing anxiety related to environmental and climate change issues. Schools would need to provide counselling services and mental health support specifically for climate-related worries. The bill would also require teachers to receive training on how to discuss environmental topics without causing distress. Schools would need to report annually on how many pupils they have helped with these concerns. The government says this will protect young people's mental health while maintaining environmental education. Some argue this approach treats climate concern as a medical problem rather than addressing the underlying environmental issues that cause the worry.

• 1Schools must identify pupils with climate change anxiety
• 2Counselling services must be provided for environmental worries
• 3Teachers would receive training on discussing climate topics sensitively
• 4Schools must report annually on pupils helped with these concerns
• 5Applies to all schools in England