School Health Research Network Surveys 2017/18 Recap of 2015/16 Surveys Overview of the 2017/18 Surveys Break Groupwork Timeline and next steps Local Authority Reports

School Health Research Network Surveys 2015/16 87 100 32,000 83

Student Health and Wellbeing Survey School Environment Questionnaire School Level Data on need; inform local action and evaluation Population Level Data on trends in health; changes in environments; health need and population planning Regional Level Data to support evaluation of interventions; identification and prioritisation of need; new and emerging issues Research Data to inform research studies; baseline data; knowledge transfer; research ready schools and infrastructure Policy Relevant Data to support policy evaluation across Government departments; system level change

Using the data: Student Health and Wellbeing Reports

Using the data: Feeding into policy and practice Tobacco Control Delivery Board Prevention Group Advisory Panel on Substance Misuse SRE Expert Panel for the new curriculum SEQ Report for WNHSS

Using the data: Research Student Data E-cigarette and tobacco use* Wellbeing and substance misuse in looked after children* School Environment Data Health improvement activity and educational attainment and attendance Health improvement activity and inequalities in educational performance Student and School Environment Data combined School sexual health practices and student outcomes

School Health Research Network Surveys 2017/18 Student Health and Wellbeing Survey September – December 2017 School Environment Questionnaire January – February 2018

Student Health and Wellbeing Survey Key Features Who? Whole school Years 7 to 11 Sixth form welcome!

Student Health and Wellbeing Survey Key Features How? Laptop, desktop or tablet One lesson period School-led organisation English or Welsh

Student Health and Wellbeing Survey

Student Health and Wellbeing Survey Key Features What? Four core health topic areas Food and Fitness Substance Use and Misuse Mental and emotional health and wellbeing Sexual behaviour Questions on home circumstances

Student Health and Wellbeing Survey Key Features What? Sexual behaviour questions Asked to years 11, 12 and 13 only Seven questions Sexually active Contraceptive use at last intercourse (5 methods) Age at first intercourse Optional for years 9 and 10

Student Health and Wellbeing Survey

Student Health and Wellbeing Survey Key Features What? New questions for 2017 More detailed questions on tobacco and e-cigarettes Wider range of drugs More detailed questions on school life New measures of wellbeing More detailed questions on young people’s care histories Young carers Relationships with family and friends Use of social media Gambling Spirituality Holiday hunger

Student Health and Wellbeing Survey Key Features Consent Parental information and consent We have to ensure parents are informed that the survey is taking place, its purpose and their right to withdraw their child if they want to (opt-out consent). We have to use two methods to ensure the information reaches parents. Pupil post / email / text We can print letters for you or send an electronic letter.

Student Health and Wellbeing Survey Key Features Consent Student information and consent Screens of information at the start of the survey. Please ensure they read them! Consent question at start of survey. Advised to speak to a teacher or counsellor if they are worried by any of the questions.

School Environment Questionnaire Key Features Questions on school policies and practices on health and wellbeing. Paper copy. Can be completed by one or several members of staff over one month period.

Student Health and Wellbeing Survey Integrating with the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children Survey and extending the research potential of the survey. Data linkage and longitudinal research pilot project.

Health Behaviour in School-aged Chidren Survey International World Health Organization Study 44 countries Every 4 years

Health Behaviour in School-aged Chidren Survey

Student Health and Wellbeing Survey SHWB Reports

Student Health and Wellbeing Survey SHWB Reports Demographics Rare characteristics and behaviours

Student Health and Wellbeing Survey SHWB Reports Demographics Rare characteristics and behaviours HBSC SHRN1 SHRN2

Student Health and Wellbeing Survey Integrating with the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children Survey and extending the research potential of the survey. Data linkage and longitudinal research pilot project.

Student Health and Wellbeing Survey Currently the student survey is: Cross sectional Anonymous Repeat cross sectional Longitudinal research Data linkage research

Longitudinal Research ‘Research over time’ Joining together students’ answers across future rounds of the survey Year 7 Year 9 Year 11 2017 2019 2021

Longitudinal Research e.g. school connectedness 2017 Year 9 75% 2019 Year 11 65% ↓ 10% SC ↑ Alcohol misuse ↓ SC ↑ SC ↔ SC ? Alcohol misuse

Data Linkage Research Linking SHWB survey data to other data sets: NHS, Welsh Government, social care Education Very robust and secure methods of anonymization before data are linked

Data Linkage and Longitudinal Research Project Is it acceptable to collect student name, date of birth and postcode at the end of the survey? Schools Parents Students What proportion of young people provide the information and with what level of accuracy?

Data Linkage and Longitudinal Research Project What does taking part involve? SCHOOLS Showing a video to students about a week before they take part in the survey Send letter about the survey and the project to parents Record any parent withdrawals

Data Linkage and Longitudinal Research Project What does taking part involve? PARENTS Notify the school if they do not want their child to take part STUDENTS Give their consent and provide their details at the end of the survey

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Content of the Student Health and Wellbeing Survey Questions we’ve used for SHWB Reports Mandatory questions for the HBSC survey Welsh Government policy data needs Health Education / wellbeing Research questions

Content of the Student Health and Wellbeing Survey ALPHA SHRN Advisory Board You!

Student Health and Wellbeing Survey Groupwork Topic areas – is anything missing? Survey questions Feedback on new items (green) New data for SHWB Reports? Cannabis and sedentary behaviour Views on changing these

Student Health and Wellbeing Survey TIMELINE When   What June  w/c 26th June school pack with registration form (Form A) sent out July 10th Start contacting schools who have not sent in Form A 21st Survey registration (Form A) deadline August Data linkage pilot schools selected September 1st September school pack sent to all registered schools 8th Live survey links sent to all registered schools 11th Survey opens December Survey closes

Student Health and Wellbeing Survey JUNE SCHOOL PACK Overview of survey IT information sheet Information on the data linkage and longitudinal research project Draft survey questions PowerPoint slides for students and staff Form A (survey registration)

Student Health and Wellbeing Survey NEXT STEPS Identify a survey lead for your school Decide on: Sexual behaviour section for years 9 & 10 Letters to parents Data linkage and longitudinal research project Start date Collect information on IT system and year groups Complete and return Form A by end of term

Student Health and Wellbeing Survey School Environment Questionnaire School Level Data on need; inform local action and evaluation Population Level Data on trends in health; changes in environments; health need and population planning Regional Level Data to support evaluation of interventions; identification and prioritisation of need; new and emerging issues Research Data to inform research studies; baseline data; knowledge transfer; research ready schools and infrastructure Policy Relevant Data to support policy evaluation across Government departments; system level change

Student Health and Wellbeing Survey School Environment Questionnaire School Level Data on need; inform local action and evaluation Population Level Data on trends in health; changes in environments; health need and population planning Regional Level Data to support evaluation of interventions; identification and prioritisation of need; new and emerging issues Research Data to inform research studies; baseline data; knowledge transfer; research ready schools and infrastructure Policy Relevant Data to support policy evaluation across Government departments; system level change

Local Authority Student Health and Wellbeing Report County level averages with national averages for comparison School level range Same charts as school SHWBRs No school names included

Local Authority Student Health and Wellbeing Report