Government should roll out a new wellbeing initiative to all primary and secondary schools

The Government should roll out a new wellbeing initiative to all primary and secondary schools, according to a local Senator.

Fianna Fail’s Robbie Gallagher says thousands of teachers in disadvantaged schools are to be offered training aimed at reducing pupils’ anxiety and boosting their resilience.

A growing number of schools have been turning to yoga and mindfulness to help students, and the Department of Education are now planning a large-scale training programme for teachers across more than 900 schools targeting emotional wellbeing.

Senator Robbie Gallagher says a new wellbeing initiative should be rolled out in all schools.