Almost half of primary teachers in England see pupils with eating disorders, survey finds
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A recent survey by the National Education Union (NEU) in England reveals a growing concern about student mental health. The poll of 10,000 teachers found that 45% of primary and 78% of secondary teachers are seeing pupils with eating disorder symptoms at least occasionally. The survey also highlighted increased absenteeism and social difficulties linked to mental health issues among secondary students. Furthermore, the number of teachers reporting a lack of school counselors has risen significantly in the past three years. This coincides with a documented increase in mental health concerns among young people, including a steep rise in hospital admissions for eating disorders. Experts note that eating disorders are becoming more common, though the reasons remain unclear.
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AI-ExtractedAnnual hospital admissions for mental health concerns increased 65% between 2012-3 and 2021-2 for children aged 5-18.
The number of teachers complaining that their school did not have a counsellor rose from 29% to 40% in three years.
78% of secondary teachers said they had seen children showing signs of an eating disorder at least occasionally.
Almost half of primary school teachers are seeing pupils with eating disorders “at least occasionally”.
Eating disorders have become more common.
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