
Welcome to the SHRN Essential Reading page — a curated collection of key resources for researchers, policymakers, and government stakeholders interested in school health and well-being across Wales. These materials provide insight into SHRN’s data infrastructure, impact, and role in shaping evidence-informed policy.
About SHRN and Our History: A concise introduction to SHRN’s mission, structure, and timeline. Learn how SHRN brings together schools, researchers, public health bodies, and government to co-produce impactful research and improve student well-being.
Data and Methodology
SHRN Student Health and Well-being Survey Reports: Explore national and regional findings from SHRN’s biennial surveys, offering rich insights into the health behaviours and experiences of young people in Wales.
The SHRN School Environment Questionnaire (SEQ) Fact Sheet: Understand how SHRN captures school-level data to complement student surveys and inform whole-school approaches to health.
Data Resource Profile – International Journal of Epidemiology A peer-reviewed article detailing SHRN’s data infrastructure, survey design, and research potential from 2017–2023.
Impact in Practice
SHRN Case Studies: School Success Stories: Real-world examples of how schools have used SHRN data to drive improvements in student health and well-being.
SHRN Blog on Education Wales: A government-endorsed blog post highlighting the 2025 survey cycle and its role in shaping learner health policy.
Policy and Research Integration
Explore SHRN’s international, national, regional and local partnerships. Learn how SHRN bridges research and policy through co-production and knowledge exchange.
Stay Connected
For updates, publications, and opportunities to collaborate, visit the SHRN website or sign up to our edigest.