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Over the last four months, the SHRN survey has been rolled out to all primary schools in Wales.

We have been overwhelmed by the fantastic support of primary schools Wales, and the hard work they have put in to make sure we have heard from as many learners as possible. Over 600 schools took part.

I am delighted that so many primary schools took part in our 2024 survey, enabling SHRN to support public health improvement efforts across Wales by providing actionable data about learners’ health and wellbeing.

A key strength of SHRN data is that it provides evidence at national, regional, and local levels, enabling schools to identify the health and wellbeing needs of learners and target appropriate action.

SHRN is delivering real world impacts, and I very much look forward to the next phase of our work together when the findings from the Autumn 2024 survey will be released in Spring 2025.
Professor Simon Murphy, Professor in Social Interventions and Health, Director of DECIPHer and The School Health Research Network

We are thrilled to announce the launch of The SHRN School Environment Questionnaire (SEQ) 2023 Report. This report offers valuable insights into how school policies—such as leadership, ethos, and community engagement—affect student health and well-being.

The SEQ not only assesses learner health well-being but also informs policy development at national and local levels, promoting a Whole-school Approach to emotional and mental health whilst also servings as a monitoring tool for the Welsh Network of Health and Well-being Promoting Schools (WNHWPS), guiding schools in implementing and evaluating their health initiatives. Further, by identifying areas for improvement and fostering collaboration, the SEQ helps schools reflect on their practices and share innovative strategies.

The SHRN SEQ 2023 Report

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