The Audit Commission's annual School Survey has found 40 per cent of establishments feel the mental health services provided by their local authority are unsatisfactory.
Overall the survey, which received responses from more than a third of schools, found satisfaction with local authority services is increasing. But mental health was the most negatively rated service in 2006 and 2007.
Steve Bundred, chief executive of the commission, said: "There remain concerns over the support and services available to the most vulnerable children and young people.
"It is important that those requiring mental health support, looked-after children, those outside mainstream schools, and those at risk of harm from their families or exhibiting antisocial behaviour themselves, receive help in a timely and effective manner."
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