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School Health Research Network ( S HRN)

School Health Research Network ( S HRN). Structure of the Network. 212 Secondary schools 212 Ysgol Uwchradd. Network aims. It aims to improve the health and wellbeing of young people in Wales by: Providing robust health and wellbeing data for schools and national/regional stakeholders.

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School Health Research Network ( S HRN)

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  1. School Health Research Network (SHRN)

  2. Structure of the Network 212 Secondary schools 212 Ysgol Uwchradd

  3. Network aims It aims to improve the health and wellbeing of young peoplein Wales by: • Providing robust health and wellbeing data for schools and national/regional stakeholders. • Generating new research evidence on how best to improve young people’s health and wellbeing in the school setting • Helping schools, and those who support schools, to understand health research evidence and how it can be used in schools

  4. School Health Research Network Surveys

  5. School Environment Questionnaire • One questionnaire filled out by each school every two years. • Covers school health policies, practices, leadership and organisation. • Can be responsive to the need of Network members. This year’s topics include: • Staff wellbeing • Work being undertaken to prepare for the new curriculum • With a supplement on: • Supporting the health and wellbeing of students who are potentially vulnerable to poorer outcomes.

  6. Student Health and Wellbeing Reports

  7. 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

  8. National/international Reports • National Report will be produced in the Autumn • International Reports through the HBSC are produced every 4 years

  9. School Level Data Policy Relevant Data to support policy evaluation Population Level Data on trends in health Student Health and Wellbeing Survey School Environment Questionnaire Regional Level Data Data Lefel Rhanbarthol Research Data to inform research studies

  10. Network research projects • Developing a sexual health intervention for 16-18 year olds • Electronic cigarette use amongst young people • Promoting staff mental health(WISE study) • Developing a self-harm intervention for schools • Restorative practice in schools • Impact of student involvement in substance misuse policy development on tobacco, alcohol and drug use

  11. Translation of research findings to schools and other practitioners For ease of understanding research we produce easy to digest research briefs to include: • What we already knew • What we did • What we found • Issues to consider • What does it mean for my school?

  12. Webinars • 3 a year - 45 minutes from 3.45 - 4.30pm • A short presentation on some school health research with an opportunity for live discussion, then Network news • A selection of topics so far: • Do Health Promoting Schools make a difference? • How might schools influence students’ self-harm and suicidal behaviours? • Looked after children’s health and wellbeing

  13. Future plans • Developing and monitoring SHRN now it is a national network. • Encouraging the development of support for special schools and PRUs • Considering the feasibility of a primary school network. • Collaborating with other UK countries.

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