Mental wellbeing in schools 'remains a strategic priority'

Minister quizzed on how mental health programmes in schools are delivered

Delivering effective mental wellbeing programmes in Manx schools remains a 'strategic priority'.

That's according to Education Minister, Julie Edge, who was questioned this week on what her department is doing to help schools achieve this.

Ms Edge says officers in her department work closely with schools to allow children and young people to manage their mental health.

The minister adds, ultimately, teachers are in the best position to understand what's best for their pupils: