Pressure of exams and testing, family problems such as ill health or a break-up and social media were all seen as having an impact on mental health.
And when asked about how it affected pupil behaviour, most teachers agreed that it led to an inability to concentrate in class and led to a pupil being isolated from other students or have problems making friends.
“In schools around the country, class sizes are going up. We are seeing arts, dance drama and music being cut. Vocational education is being cut.
