Daily roundup 7 June: Mental health, FGM and Banksy

Many children with mental health issues face a delay of as much as a decade between first displaying symptoms and actually getting help, a report has revealed. ITV News reports the study by the Centre for Mental Health found that while three quarters of parents of children with mental health problems seek help, only a quarter of children receive any support.?


Calls have been made for pupils in England to be taught about female genital mutilation (FGM) as part of the national curriculum. Sky News reports Muna Hassan, who campaigns against the practice with charity Integrate Bristol, said the government “needs to understand” the importance of making personal, social, health and economic education statutory and the importance of empowering young people to discuss issues such as FGM.


Renowned graffiti artist Banksy has left his latest work on the wall of a Bristol primary school. The Daily Mail reports that the anonymous artist chose Bridge Farm Primary in Whitchurch because the pupils named a classroom after him.? The artist left a note gifting the mural, of a girl rolling a burning tyre, to the school.


Low standards in schools across the East Midlands region are exposing the educational fault line that is dividing the nation, Ofsted’s chief inspector has said. The comments by Sir Michael Wilshaw come as figures show the East Midlands is the worst performing region in the country on a range of key indicators.


The Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations has been awarded nearly £10,000 in funding to help run a youth club for disabled children and young people. Wales Online reports the funding from BBC Children in Need will help the club offer a variety of inclusive and inspiring activities to help build relationships and increase confidence.?


A government consultation on the 30-hour free childcare entitlement has been extended by two days to give more respondents a chance to submit their views. The deadline for responses to be submitted was originally 6 June but will now be 8 June.?


A new charity has launched to help improve emotional health and wellbeing for vulnerable young people who have experienced multiple disadvantage. Peer Power aims to empower children to speak out by getting them to help each other become Peer Power leaders and to help influence policy and improve local services.?