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The School Health Research Network @shrnwales.bsky.social · Jul 29

🗓️ The 2025 survey opens on 15 September and runs until 19 December 2025 .

Let’s keep working together to make a difference.

The School Health Research Network @shrnwales.bsky.social · Jul 29

With full participation, we’ll gain the most comprehensive picture yet of young people’s health and well-being in Wales—helping to shape better support in schools and beyond.

To all the schools taking part—thank you. Your continued commitment makes this work possible.

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The School Health Research Network @shrnwales.bsky.social · Jul 29

This is a huge milestone for our team, and a real testament to the value of the survey in helping schools and policymakers make informed, evidence-based decisions to support young people’s health and well-being.

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The School Health Research Network @shrnwales.bsky.social · Jul 29

🎉 Big news from the School Health Research Network!

We’re thrilled to share that every secondary school in Wales has signed up for this year’s SHRN Student Health and Well-being Survey.

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The School Health Research Network @shrnwales.bsky.social · Jul 29

🗓️ Bydd arolwg 2025 yn agor ar 15 Medi ac mae’n para tan 19 Rhagfyr 2025.

Daliwn ati i i weithio’n gyda’n gilydd i wneud gwahaniaeth.

The School Health Research Network @shrnwales.bsky.social · Jul 29

Gyda phawb yn cymryd rhan, byddwn yn sicrhau’r darlun mwyaf cynhwysfawr eto o iechyd a lles pobl ifanc yng Nghymru – gan helpu i lunio cefnogaeth well mewn ysgolion a thu hwnt.

I’r holl ysgolion sy’n cymryd rhan – diolch. Eich ymrwymiad parhaus chi sy’n gwneud y gwaith hwn yn bosibl.

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The School Health Research Network @shrnwales.bsky.social · Jul 29

Dyma garreg filltir enfawr i’n tîm ac mae’n dyst go iawn i werth yr arolwg wrth helpu ysgolion a llunwyr polisi i wneud penderfyniadau gwybodus, ar sail tystiolaeth, i gefnogi iechyd a lles pobl ifanc.

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The School Health Research Network @shrnwales.bsky.social · Jul 29

🎉 Newyddion mawr gan y Rhwydwaith Ymchwil Iechyd mewn Ysgolion!

Pleser o’r mwyaf yw i ni allu rhannu bod pob ysgol uwchradd yng Nghymru wedi cofrestru ar gyfer Arolwg Iechyd a Lles Myfyrwyr y Rhwydwaith eleni.

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The School Health Research Network @shrnwales.bsky.social · Jul 24

In this webinar, we delve into SHRN data to understand the digital lives of learners across Wales. Discover how online interactions affect their emotional well-being and the role of digital literacy.

#Webinar #SocialMedia #DigitalLiteracy #VirtualLearning #Research

The School Health Research Network @shrnwales.bsky.social · Jul 24

🌟 Watch Our SHRN Webinar: Social Media and Well-being: Exploring SHRN Data to Better Understand the Digital Lives of Children and Young People 🌟

Explore how social media impacts the well-being of children and young people in our digital age. 📱✨

Webinars: Mental Health and Emotional Well-being - The School Health Research Network

30 April 2025 The Role of School Environment in Learners’ Mental Health During the Transition from Primary to Secondary School Presented by Dr Caitlyn Donaldson (DECIPHer, Cardiff University). 26 Marc...

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The School Health Research Network @shrnwales.bsky.social · Jul 24

Yn y weminar hon, rydym yn treiddio i ddata’r Rhwydwaith er mwyn deall bywyd digidol dysgwyr ar draws Cymru. Dysgwch sut mae rhyngweithiadau ar-lein yn effeithio ar eu lles emosiynol ac ar rôl llythrennedd digidol.

#Gweminar #CyfryngauCymdeithas #LlythrenneddDigidol #DysguRhithwir #Ymchwil

The School Health Research Network @shrnwales.bsky.social · Jul 24

🌟 Gwyliwch Weminar y Rhwydwaith: Cyfryngau Cymdeithasol a Lles: Archwilio Data’r Rhwydwaith i Ddeall Bywyd Digidol Plant a Phobl Ifanc yn Well 🌟

Archwiliwch sut mae’r cyfryngau cymdeithasol yn effeithio ar les plant a phobl ifanc yn ein hoes ddigidol. 📱✨

Webinars: Mental Health and Emotional Well-being - The School Health Research Network

30 April 2025 The Role of School Environment in Learners’ Mental Health During the Transition from Primary to Secondary School Presented by Dr Caitlyn Donaldson (DECIPHer, Cardiff University). 26 Marc...

www.shrn.org.uk

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The School Health Research Network @shrnwales.bsky.social · Jun 25

#SHRN #SuccessStories #PositiveOutcomes #CaseStudies

The School Health Research Network @shrnwales.bsky.social · Jun 25

Success Stories from SHRN 🌟

Discover how schools have successfully implemented changes based on their SHRN survey results. From enhanced nutrition programmes to improved mental health support, see the positive outcomes.

Read more now!

Case Studies - The School Health Research Network

Empowering Schools Through SHRN: The Role of Monmouthshire WNHWPS Building Brighter Futures: How Cogan Primary School Uses SHRN Data to Empower Year 6 School Leavers Whitmore High School: Where SHRN,...

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The School Health Research Network @shrnwales.bsky.social · Jun 25

#SHRN #SuccessStories #PositiveOutcomes #CaseStudies

The School Health Research Network @shrnwales.bsky.social · Jun 25

#SHRN #StoriauLlwyddiant #CanlyniadauCadarnhaol #AstudiaethauAchos

The School Health Research Network @shrnwales.bsky.social · Jun 25

Storïau Llwyddiant y Rhwydwaith 🌟

Darganfyddwch sut mae ysgolion wedi rhoi newidiadau ar waith yn llwyddiannus ar sail eu canlyniadau o arolwg y Rhwydwaith. O well rhaglenni maeth i well cymorth iechyd meddwl, mynnwch olwg ar y canlyniadau cadarnhaol. 

Darllenwch fwy nawr!

Astudiaeth Achos - The School Health Research Network

Grymuso Ysgolion Trwy SHRN: Rôl Sir Fynwy WNHWPS Meithrin Dyfodol Mwy Disglair: Sut mae Ysgol Gynradd Cogan yn Defnyddio Data’r Rhwydwaith i Rymuso Ymadawyr Blwyddyn 6 Ysgol Uwchradd Whitmore: Lle mae...

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The School Health Research Network @shrnwales.bsky.social · Jun 11

Check out the benefits of participating in the 2025 SHRN data collection 🙌

www.shrn.org.uk/shrn-members...

#SHRN2025 #SHRNSurvey #HealthySchools #Health #WellBeing

SHRN Membership Benefits - The School Health Research Network

Empowering Schools for Healthier Futures and Well-being Joining the School Health Research Network (SHRN) offers mainstream schools in Wales a unique opportunity to enhance the health and well-being...

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The School Health Research Network @shrnwales.bsky.social · Jun 11

📢 Exciting news! Registration for The 2025 SHRN Data Collection is now open!

Health and Well-being leads in secondary schools, please keep an eye on your inboxes for more information! 🙌

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The School Health Research Network @shrnwales.bsky.social · Jun 11

Mynnwch gip ar fuddion cymryd rhan yng nghasgliad data 2025 y Rhwydwaith 🙌

www.shrn.org.uk/cy/shrn-memb...

#SHRN2025 #SHRNSurvey #ArolwgSHRN #YsgolionIach #Iechyd #Lles

Buddion Aelodaeth o’r Rhwydwaith - The School Health Research Network

Grymuso Ysgolion er Dyfodol a Lles Iachach Mae ymuno â’r Rhwydwaith Ymchwil Iechyd mewn Ysgolion (y Rhwydwaith) yn cynnig cyfle unigryw i ysgolion prif ffrwd yng Nghymru wella iechyd a lles eu dysgwyr...

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The School Health Research Network @shrnwales.bsky.social · Jun 11

📢 Newyddion cyffrous! Mae Cofrestru ar Gyfer Casgliad Data 2025 y Rhwydwaith ar agor!

Arweinwyr Iechyd a Lles mewn ysgolion uwchradd, cadwch lygad ar eich blwch negeseuon am ragor o wybodaeth! 🙌

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DECIPHer @deciphercentre.bsky.social · Jun 5

🔊 Please share!

Vacancy: Research Associate - behavioural research and public health

Work within DECIPHer and the ESRC-funded leadership hub @behaviourresuk.bsky.social.

Closing date: Thursday, 19 June 2025

More details and apply here 👉 bit.ly/43pG0hh

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DECIPHer @deciphercentre.bsky.social · Jun 5

🔊 Rhannwch os gwelwch yn dda!

👉 Swydd Wag: CYDYMAITH YMCHWIL - ymchwil ymddygiadol ac iechyd y cyhoedd

Byddwch yn gweithio yn DECIPHer a hwb @behaviourresuk.bsky.social.

Dyddiad Cau: Dydd Iau, 19 Mehefin 2025

Gwnewch gais yma 👉 bit.ly/43pG0hh

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The School Health Research Network @shrnwales.bsky.social · May 27

Whether you're seeking information or curious about our work, there's something for everyone. Browse our collection to stay informed, engaged, and inspired. Find out more!

#OnTheBlog #Latest #Health #WellBeing

The School Health Research Network @shrnwales.bsky.social · May 27

Discover Fresh Insights and Stories in Our Blog! 📝💻

The SHRN blog offers’ valuable perspectives on improving the health and well-being of learners across Wales. By working together, we share knowledge and inspire positive practices within the SHRN network.

Blog - The School Health Research Network

At DECIPHer, Cardiff University, Dr. Rebecca Anthony and her colleagues have provided valuable insights into this connection, utilising SHRN data in their study: Young People’s Online Communication an...

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