We are delighted to report that over half of our SHRN registered primary schools have completed The School Environment Questionnaire (SEQ). This achievement reflects your commitment to enhancing the health and well-being of your learners.
By completing both The SHRN Student Health and Well-Being Survey and the SEQ, primary schools not only enhance their internal practices, but also contribute to a broader understanding of health and well-being in education. This dual approach fosters a healthier, more supportive environment for all learners.
Thank you to all the schools for your participation and dedication to creating a positive learning environment. Together, we are making a difference!
For registered primary schools that have not yet completed both the SEQ and The SHRN Student Health and Well-Being Survey, here’s a reminder of some key benefits of you doing so:
1. A Comprehensive Understanding of Learner Needs
- Holistic Insights: By gathering data from both surveys, your school can gain a well-rounded view of your learners’ health, well-being, and the overall school environment. This helps you identify specific areas that need attention.
The SHRN team is also able to anonymously analyse the relationship between school policies/practices and learner outcomes and share what we learn on potentially effective approaches with schools to develop knowledge exchange events such as our webinar series.
2. Informed Decision-Making
- Data-Driven Policies: The insights gained from these surveys enables your school to make informed decisions regarding health and well-being initiatives, ensuring that policies are tailored to the actual needs of your learners.
3. Enhanced Learner Engagement
- Empowerment: Involving learners in the survey process can empower them, making them feel valued and heard, leading to increased engagement in your school activities and initiatives.
4. Improved Health Outcomes
- Targeted Interventions: The data can help your school implement targeted health and well-being programmes that address specific issues, such as mental health, nutrition, and physical activity- ultimately improving learners and well-being.
5. Benchmarking and Comparison
- National Standards: You can compare your school’s results with national data, allowing you to benchmark your performance and identify best practices from other schools.
6. Support for Inspections and Accountability
Evidence for Estyn Inspections: Completing both surveys provides valuable evidence for your school inspection, demonstrating a commitment to learner health and well-being. Further, the SNRN and Public Health Wales partnership enables your SHRN data to be embedded as part a health promoting school.
7. Long-Term Planning and Development
- Sustainable Practices: The data collected can inform long-term strategies for improving your school’s policies and practices, ensuring that health and well-being remain a priority in your school development plans.
In summary, registered primary schools that complete both The SHRN Student Health and Well-Being Survey and the SEQ can unlock a range of benefits that enhance their educational environment and support their learner’s development.
Read more about The School Environment Questionnaire (SEQ).