The Department for Education initiative, first announced in December 2015, has seen £1.5m invested to improve joint working between school settings and CAMHS in 255 schools.
The scheme involved a single person being named as children's mental health lead in each school and taking on responsibility for mental health, and developing closer relationships with CAMHS. Last year, following the success of the pilot, it was extended to more schools.
An evaluation of the pilot found the scheme improved schools' knowledge and awareness of mental health issues, their understanding of referral routes, and boosted school leads' confidence in supporting children and young people.
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