Nationally, our comprehensive data and analysis and evaluation studies inform policy decisions and educational reforms, ensuring that health and well-being are prioritised in the national agenda. This level of impact helps shape a healthier future for learners across Wales.
Welsh Government
Welsh Government utilises SHRN data for national policy planning and monitoring and evaluation of key policies. SHRN is recognised as a crucial data source for the Welsh Government’s curriculum reform and the Whole-School Approach to Mental Health. Additionally, it played a significant role in the evaluation of shaping COVID recovery policies.
Discover our policy impact with Welsh Government.
Our Partnership with Public Health Wales
Learn about our initiatives with Public Health Wales.
Recognised by Estyn
SHRN’s work is regularly referenced in Estyn reports as an example of good practice in supporting health and wellbeing in schools. These citations highlight the value of SHRN’s evidence-based approach and its contribution to improving outcomes for learners across Wales.
UK Research Impact – Methodological Innovation and Enhancing Evaluation
SHRN has used its unique data set to develop survey measures through validation studies with new age groups and populations, conducted time trend and longitudinal analysis to understand health trajectories the impacts of inequalities, contributed to advancing knowledge in the impacts that schools have on health and wellbeing and provides a research and data ready infrastructure to conduct impactful evaluation studies.
Driving Collaboration and Innovation Across the UK
We have been instrumental in supporting the SHINE network in Scotland, a research collaboration between the University of Glasgow and University of St Andrews. SHINE is a model based on the SHRN infrastructure, designed to collect data on health and wellbeing practices in schools across Scotland.
We also support Bee Well, a programme launched in 2019 to improve young people’s well-being. It collaborates with schools, community organisations, and local governments to gather data and act on young people’s feedback, driving positive change and celebrating young people’s well-being. The initiative has engaged over 85,000 young people across Greater Manchester; Hampshire; Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton.
We collaborate by sharing data, conducting joint research projects, advocating for health and well-being policies, sharing resources, and engaging with communities. Our UK partnerships enhance health and well-being interventions, provide comprehensive insights, and create a unified approach to improving children and young people’s well-being across the UK.