Independent analysis of one-to-one mental health counselling, offered by children's mental health charity Place2Be across 2,151 primary schools, claims that for every £1 invested the service has the potential to deliver a social return of £6.20.
This saving is through improved long-term outcomes for each child, including their job prospects and earnings, as well as reduced rates of truancy, exclusion, smoking, depression and crime.
In total, 4,548 children were supported during 2016/17 at a cost of £4.2m and generated potential total savings of £25.9m, according to the analysis, which was carried out by Pro Bono Economics.
Of the £5,700 potential benefit per child, £3,568 is attributed to higher earning potential, with £2,050 achieved through increased tax revenue and lower spending on public services, such as health and criminal justice.
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