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Comments about SHEU

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Responses from questionnaires are stored in our databanks

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"Our school took part in this year's 'Growing Up In North Yorkshire' survey. We have always found the survey results hugely helpful in informing our PSHCE & SMSC programme." Headteacher

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I presented [Fit to Succeed / Healthy Futures Project] at the National Youth Sports Trust Conference [2016]. I outlined the multiple benefits of the [SHEU] survey, the outcomes we are starting to see since starting the process, the impact it has on schools' collaboration and what I regard as the superb work that SHEU (and especially Angela) do every time we have a new school on board, or an issue with the survey or an amendment request etc...It is my contention that the message is getting through: so thank you for your continued brilliant work... Later that evening [our] sports college were awarded the annual Health and Wellbeing Outstanding School Award and SHEU have been part of that process from our inception as a H and WB lead school and I thank you again for that. School Sport and Health Development Leader

I visited {...} Primary and they were really impressed at the set out of the results booklet and I must say I was impressed too. Community Health Development Coordinator

I was at a Children and Young People Select Committee meeting yesterday and they are tremendously impressed with the questionnaire and the work. Chief Adviser for Education Improvement Service

Our school took part in this year's 'Growing Up In North Yorkshire' survey ... We have always found the (survey) results hugely helpful in informing our PSHCE & SMSC programme. Headteacher

Many, many thanks for this [survey report]. It is much more comprehensive than we had imagined, and in time the findings will have a truly seismic impact on our SMSC and other areas. School Business Manager

The (SHEU survey) helped us to prioritise where we needed to be in terms of PSHE education. We delivered assemblies based on the evidence as well as curriculum development, and dealt with whole school issues – particularly in regard to pastoral care. The answers received to the question on the survey Who are you most likely to approach if you needed help worried staff as teacher was not a popular answer. Subsequently the staff asked themselves why this had happened and what needed to be done to address the issue. There was more emphasis on wider aspects of PSHE education delivery, which needed more attention. To summarise, the (SHEU survey) allows the PSHE department to assess the impact of teaching and learning and modify future lessons accordingly. It allows our school to look at whole school issues such as the extent to which the pastoral care system is meeting the needs of our pupils. It helps us to do need analysis of our pupils. It helps to provide important evidence for SEF / the extent to which we are meeting wellbeing indicators / National Healthy School standards. Secondary School Head

This looks really good - it's simple, user friendly and captures all the relevant information we discussed. CAMHS Manager

87. A survey conducted across all schools of the views of children and young people was presented to the Health and Wellbeing Board recently. This is raising the profile of children's views in strategic decision making and contributing to securing shared priorities amongst partners. North Yorkshire County Council : Inspection of services for children in need of help and protection, children looked after and care leavers. Ofsted report (p23)

Brilliant - thank you Angela. As always you and your team are so proficient at getting our requests dealt with so promptly - it is a real pleasure to work with such a great organisation. Health Improvement Adviser

...the only question to cause a problem was 'has everyone got a pen? Supervisor's notes following a school survey

... school results have been used and closely scrutinised, they are amazing. Special Educational Needs Coordinator

Our schools were very impressed with the way the questions were worded - much better than what we were doing before. Community Health Development Co-ordinator

As a Deputy Head in a large secondary school I was involved in taking part in a city wide health and wellbeing survey over a period of six years. Completing the survey every two years grew in importance year on year, with the final cycle having a major impact on our SDP, PHSE curriculum, Ofsted outcomes and governor understanding. Over the six year period we moved from a small sample in two tutor groups filling in a paper survey to two year groups completing an online survey. The reports produced give graphical analysis of a wide range of issues. As a result of the survey we increased the number of PSHE workshop days for students to address issues such as smoking, drug and alcohol awareness, anti-bullying workshops. The surveys helped Governors make a positive informed decision to allow Brook Advisory Clinic nurses on site to support students. As a result of taking part and using the evidence provided we were able to offer more support for students which had a direct impact on improved attendance and outcomes. Deputy Head Secondary School

(The SHEU survey) was very, very useful. It gave us reassurance we weren’t missing a trick. For example not many pupils in the sample year groups were taking illegal drugs, which re-enforced our opinions. But the survey also raised issues and flagged some things up. We discovered that some of our girls weren’t eating enough – the percentage of girls in our school not eating lunch the day before the survey was higher than the county average. There were other concerns too, specifically around cigarettes, alcohol and attendance. The school used this data and took a number of actions to address it. More female peer mentors were put in place and the school asked NEXUS (the Extended Schools service) for help, so they developed a programme for girls which addressed their eating patterns, healthy eating, sex education and self-esteem issues. We ran an anti-bullying group for Year 9 as a preventative measure, based upon data provided by our current Year 10 students. The travel data revealed that a high number of pupils took the car to school so we involved the BIKE-IT scheme who ran assemblies, brought in their bikes (including one with a pedal-powered smoothie maker!), and raised awareness of health and green issues. The information about how happy the students were with their lives raised some concerns as far fewer girls were as happy as the boys, so work was done around developing aspirations, role-models and self-esteem. Deputy Head, Secondary School

The wellbeing survey is commissioned by the (...) Team within the County Council and delivered by the Schools Health Education Unit in order to collect robust information about children and young people’s lifestyles. The survey is now in its sixth year and the findings are used to inform (the Council's) annual needs assessment for children’s services and the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment by identifying baseline data and informing targets, service evaluation and improvement. It also acts as a resource to help schools establish appropriate curriculum development, particularly in PSHEE, and provide data to support aspects of the Ofsted self evaluation form. Council report

We were talking about (the SHEU survey) data at our recent NSCoPSE Conference, for PSHE advisers and consultants. It would be really helpful if some of this powerful data and the trends could be shared in the consultation around the PSHE Review. Colleagues shared their very positive experiences of (the SHEU survey). It provides excellent evidence of behaviour change for children and young people and of the impact of PSHE and wider interventions. Personal and Social Development Consultant

As a result of the survey we reviewed and amended PSHE schemes of work, we are currently working on a Green Travel Plan, a morning breakfast club was established and we further developed 6th Form mentoring. Health Education Coordinator

Can I say a very big thank you to all involved on your side. We really do appreciate what the project has allowed us to do, therefore allowing us to plan appropriately for our learning in PSH&CE. Thank you David for all your support and guidance here as well. PSH&CE Advisor

Every school involved in the National Healthy School programme should start with an HRBQ survey. Health Education Co-ordinator

I have never looked at myself in this way before. Pupil

I would like to say how much we appreciated the work you and your team have put in to this project, a big thank you for the excellent reports that you have completed on our behalf. Assistant Director of Public Health

You and the team have the evidence to show how young people's behaviour has or hasn't changed over time. Tribute from a Health Education Co-ordinator to John Balding, presented at his retirement lunch, May 2005

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your work regarding writing and compiling the sex education survey. The survey was well executed and the schools have found their individual reports very helpful. The results of the survey have enabled the Local Campaign Group to justify the need for young men's campaigns and given us invaluable insight as to the thoughts and experiences of this target group. Teenage Pregnancy Strategy Manager

We never make a move without looking at these excellent reports. Public Health Consultant

It's good to talk with you again - we used so much of those data and did so much with it in schools - we really got the place buzzing! Consultant in Public Health

Just to say a huge thank you for all your efforts in helping us with the Health survey amongst pupils. It has provided us with significant data which will be used across the school to help us improve. It helped us to obtain a healthy schools standard as well. I hope we can make this an annual feature as we can track the changing health of our pupils. Headteacher

Many thanks for a major contribution to the health of children in the UK and elsewhere over many years and putting in place the continuation of the Unit. Tribute from a Director of Public Health to John Balding, presented at his retirement lunch, May 2005

On behalf of all the health promoters in Scotland I would like to say a big thank to you and your colleagues for your excellent work over the years. This includes not only your survey work but your role as a visiting examiner in Scotland and adviser on course development. Tribute from a Health Commissioner to John Balding, presented at his retirement lunch, May 2005

I have valued greatly the work I have done with the team in Exeter, it has been a highlight of my years here. Health Promotion Specialist

One year (following the SHEU survey) responses from our Year 4 cohort caused us concern, so we put in place a number of team building, motivational projects. We then assessed their effectiveness by requesting the SHEU questionnaires for these pupils as Year 5's. Learning Mentor

Our primary school has completed SHEU questionnaires and used the data for the past four years. Primary School Learning Mentor

You have made a fantastic contribution to children’s health education and promotion. I am personally grateful to you for helping to kickstart my research career. Prof. Neil Armstrong tribute to John Balding, presented at his retirement lunch, May 2005

Our use of the Health-Related Behaviour Questionnaire was commended as part of our accreditation for the National Healthy Schools Scheme. Headteacher

Please send an additional copy of our report - it is the most requested and borrowed item in the whole library. Health Promotion Unit

I would like to say that this survey was very useful and made me realise things about PE and health that I had never realised before......Food at school is groovy, especially if your school does Jamie Olivers School Dinners. Viva apples and thanks for the survey. Female pupil, 13 yrs old

SHEU data proved the best source of the kind of information we were looking for (...) to provide research support to the National Healthy Schools Programme. Department of Health

Thank you for the report. Can I say - it is really informative and interesting to read. Really helps with our school development. PSHE Co-ordinator

Thank you from my staff to you and all your staff. The speed of 'turn-around' of the questionnaires is outstanding in anyone's terms. Headteacher

I really appreciate the professional service which SHEU offers. We have had a great experience working with Angela on the school surveys. Health Improvement Specialist

You have made a truly significant contribution to health education and health promotion of young people in, not only England, but all over the United Kingdom and beyond. Colleague from NHS Scotland paying tribute to John Balding, presented at his retirement lunch, May 2005

Over the last twenty years you have achieved much. The surveys and subsequent reports have painted the clearest picture we have of what young people are doing and what they think. OFSTED 1998

Thank you very much, David, for another excellent survey. We look forward to receiving our reports. Healthy Schools Co-ordinator

This system is so much better than what we were using before. Community Health Development Co-ordinator

We use the data to inform whole school practise: Pastoral programmes for target groups of pupils; Items for discussion with School Council; Information to help us achieve the Healthy School gold standard; To develop and dicuss with pupils our Anit-Bullying Policy; Targeted whole class sessions with the Police Community Support Officers; To share pupil perceptions of all aspects of their school life with parents, staff and governers. Learning Mentor

Thanks again for all your help and responses to our endless requests for further (survey) support. I am really pleased to report that the SHEU data has been disseminated widely and is being used as we speak to re-direct service provision and commissioning across a range of services and topic areas. Thank-you! Public Health Commissioning Manager

The (named) Children and Young People's Partnership has benefitted from the results of the SHEU survey locally for many years now, and we should like to continue to do so in future. Consultant in Public Health Medicine

The data for (us) are very useful ... This is especially important when evaluating the impact of interventions regarding alcohol or other areas, as the survey data are likely to provide an earlier indication than routine data sources. Specialist Registrar in Public Health

The data from last time were spot-on and we have done lots of work with it. We are very keen to repeat the survey. Headteacher

The Health-Related Behaviour Survey is an incredibly useful resource for (us) as it provides schools, with invaluable data which can inform curriculum content, methods of lesson delivery and empower schools to better meet the needs of their pupils. Health Education Advisor

I really think that the HRBQ is a wonderful piece of work in terms of getting useful information for so many different organisations in one go. Healthy Children's Research and Statistics Officer

The Schools Health Education Unit has been a unique inspiration to all of us. For me, as I have worked in the many different areas of the NHS, the SHEU, its principles and your determination have always been a cornerstone in what a health promoting service should be about. PCT Performance Manager paying tribute to John Balding, presented at his retirement lunch, May 2005

The Schools Health Education Unit has gained a reputation as one of the most reliable sources of information about young people's health. BBC

The service you provide is of national significance. Health Development Agency

The Schools Health Education Unit is the jewel in the crown of the Health Education Authority. Major General Sir John Acland 1928 - 2006

The survey reports have been used to inform commissioning at specific commissioning groups. They are also being used within our Extended Schools Clusters and to inform The Annual Public Health and the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment. Programme Manager - Young People

The Unit has a unique historical and contemporary archive of young people. Prof. Ted Wragg 1938-2005

You have often stood alone against the media who were often looking for the sensational headline. I have noticed an important change: the media now look out for and report very fairly and fully on the reports from the team. Tributes from a Health Education Advisor to John Balding, presented at his retirement lunch, May 2005

The Unit is to be congratulated in preparing ... material of the highest standard and worthy of wide dissemination. National Association for Environmental Education

The Unit produces an invaluable body of knowledge... providing exceptional information across time and throughout the country. Kelloggs

This week I have been working on a major strategy for service design -- it is easy to get solely focussed on hospitals, performance targets, and work force planning -- all very important; but at the same the needs of young people and how we need to work across agencies to address the health needs of today and tomorrow must be recognised. SHEU is founded to do just this. PCT Performance Manager

We are planning next year's programmes around this information. Health Education Adviser

I very much value the contribution the Health Related Behaviour Survey has made to the public health agenda and feel confident it will continue to do so. Tribute from a Director of Public Health to John Balding, presented at his retirement lunch, May 2005

We have never consulted our young people like this before. The survey makes a great contribution to our 'best value' planning. Sports Development Officer

Your work in developing the Health Related Behaviour Survey was ground breaking and has continued to evolve. Tribute from a Director of Public Health to John Balding, presented at his retirement lunch, May 2005

We would like to take part in the next ECM survey. We have found the data produced invaluable for supporting evidence in our SEF etc. School Vice Principal

We're very happy to commission another survey from you. Our colleagues in School Improvement are dead keen to work with us on this. During our last LA Inspection, we were flagged from our Tellus data as having a bullying problem. We could demonstrate with our SHEU data - which had a much better sample size and coverage of the authority - that we did not have the problem they suggested. The Inspectors went away happy and we are definitely surveying again with SHEU. Local Authority Senior Adviser

Within the curriculum, we are part of the Healthy Schools programme - and the local, Director of Public Health Award. We cover many facets of health from emotional intelligence to safety education and our very strong, Anti-Bullying and Child Protection programmes. You can imagine our delight when the Local Authority made the following comments after we took part in the regional Schools Health Education Unit Survey. Head Teacher. This was an amazing set of outcomes and really good evidence that (your school) is doing a wonderful job in prioritizing the health and well-being of its pupils … Well done to staff, governors and parents for all your work on this through the Director of Public Health award and other strategies. It is very clear that pupils feel happy, safe and involved at the school and your caring ethos shines through this data. Local Authority

Why Teachers recommend the SHEU survey to another school...

It gives vital information about pupil voice • Useful to collect data and use in whole school planning • It highlighted areas of strength and weakness • Certainly - it has given my PSHE team a clear view of what we are doing right as well as the gaps that we need to plug. An excellent,user-friendly resource we will certainly use again. • Think the survey is very worthwhile in informing us about our pupils attitudes and awareness of social pressures around them. • Allowed an overview of the health of our students and able to focus curriculum and extra curricular activities on areas they need help and support. Gives a really clear understanding of how students perceive "the world". • I thought this was an excellent resource and I would love for (school) to be involved again. • Data that can be shared with staff to show the impact of teaching and the views of our children.

It is very useful to read the survey to find out exactly what your pupils feel/think. It highlights areas that need developing in your school that you may be unaware of. • For KS2 colleagues I would recommend it. • Results showed some interesting trends and pinpointed issues to address • Helps identify issues and needs of the school which need to be addressed. Helps provide action plan within PSHE for school priorities. Good evidence for SEF of what is going well in school and issues which have improved for the children. • Because it gives such a wide overview. • Quick, simple and a clear and accurate piece of data about your school. • It shows some excellent results. Good for Ofsted and to show how you have informed planning. • Excellent survey, very informative results. • The information given prior to the survey was clear and easy to understand. It was easy to follow the instructions. The information gained from the survey was useful.

It enables staff to deal with training and understanding the issues in related areas from a child's point of view • It is another way of finding out the viewpoint of our children. • It gives you proof that you are doing a good job and brings to your attention areas where you need to do a better job • It gives an overall idea of students' attitudes and perceptions to the issues that we cover in different areas of the curriculum. • Really helpful and useful evidence for school self evaluation. • (The survey) gives our school specific data on areas which are not easy to assess and comparisons with other schools. This is really useful in action planning. • It is a beneficial exercise and can help the school better their resources and knowledge of children's needs.

Useful to show OFSTED and make positive changes in school. • Feedback helps to improve the service • Very useful data • Provides good information for self-evaluation • Useful data for OFSTED which you cannot gather another way. • When we had OFSTED a year ago we used the data effectively. • Good way of collecting additional data; easy to fill in for pupils; reports clear and self explanatory • Easy to partake in, good results and can be used effectively for students. • Because a school can use the information to deal with issues. • Gave us further information to support the children in need. Straight forward and simple to administer. It is beneficial to see where the children perceive problems that teaching staff are unaware of and to get an overall picture of children's health and well-being. • This survey gives a comprehensive and varied range of questions to collect pupil views. the quality of the report is excellent!

The survey helps to provide a taylored educational plan that meets the childrens needs at that time. • These surveys used over time provide invaluable data • It raises discussion and promotes knowledge of pupil views • Gives statistical information for impact of health and well being strategies. • Useful information which can be used to support pupils and their learning as well as teaching. Excellent presentation. Lots of support. • Feel that the work is valuable and informative. • Very useful information to use for school improvement and SEF, which would be hard to acquire ourselves. • The survey is easy to complete and the information is very enlightening and supports pupils future development.

Found it beneficial • Useful for highlighting areas of concern or areas for informing discussion or future teaching • It is a very useful way of looking at opinions and behaviours in the school • Encourages reflection on many of issues covered in questions. • Data has been helpful in PSHCE planning • A useful survey providing measurable data. • The LA support was also extremely crucial in order to interpret the data. • It is a good way to identify areas of concern with regards to the wellbeing of every child. • This is useful feedback to tailor PSHE Lessons • Interesting results to compare vs other schools - some surprising responses to particular questions e.g. health.

The process is straight forward and the data recieved is useful. • The amount of information returned is trackable over time. You can see if school strategies are working. • Very efficient. • Yes, great service. • It is very useful to collect data for children in Year 5 and Year 6. • Good information to inform planning and provision • Valuable insight into needs of class / school • Beneficial for the school to move forward in aspects that are relevant to their children, allowing the creation of a personlaised curriculum. • Gives a really clear understanding on how students perceive the world. • A great way to get a snapshot of pupils feelings in school. • A really quick and easy way to generate useful data that can be used to create a PSHE curriculum bespoke to your school.• Useful for identifying areas of concern / informing future discussions or planning • Great information to encourage strengths and develop weaknesses.

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Comments from those who subscribe to SHEU research emails

"I would like to be added onto the mailing list with useful articles for children and young people of all age groups please. What a fab resource."	School Nurse Lead
"... your health a wellbeing research links are always included in our PSHE network newsletter which goes out every half term to all our schools and colleges."	Principal Public Health Officer
"Many thanks for all of the fantastic information that you have sent to me over the years, it has really helped me to plan relevant courses for my students to follow and to help me to focus on the needs of the students I teach."	PSHE/Student Health & Welfare Head
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" ... the resources have been excellent for informing some of the advice and guidance we offer students."	6th Form College
"Much of your output is outstanding and most is extremely useful."	PSHE Coordinator
"I know of no other similar way of quickly accessing research for children and young people across disciplines and sectors."	Lecturer
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"SHEU research is a wonderful tool and very useful to several of the teaching staff here plus the library research files. Keep up your amazing work."	School Librarian
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"Thank you for the ongoing support and information you share with us. I am very grateful for this support and would like to continue receiving these updates."	Deputy Headteacher Primary School
"We find them very useful for up to date news on resources and publications in young people research."	Public Health Intelligence Manager
"I regularly read your (research emails) and use them as resources."	Healthy College Coordinator
"I find the research emails an invaluable source for keeping up-to-date with developments within the field."	Senior Lecturer
"I find your site invaluable.Thanks so much for having all the information at this site."	Mental Health Nurse
"Still enjoying the emails and finding them very useful."	Drugs Advisor
"I do find this a really good resource."	Sexual Health Outreach Worker
"Your research emails are really beneficial to our students."	Sixth Form College Senior Tutor
"I found this communication very useful."	Public Health Consultant
"I often use your research to back up the training I do for schools. Keep up the good work."	School Improvement Adviser
" ... the information is really useful in school."	Deputy Head Primary School
"I would very much still like to receive the e-mails as they are extremely informative."	Health Officer Premier League Football Club
"SHEU's information is the most efficient and comprehensive way I have of keeping up to date with current issues and research about young people."	Health Teacher
"The breakdown of topic areas is good and all areas are relevant to my work. I use the information to update my knowledge, and disseminate at meetings or when working with school children."	Health Development Officer
"... it's easy to select from the list the links I am interested in, want to read more about, or want to forward to our team. The categories are useful... I have lifted findings or quotes into my training."	Manager PDP PSHE service
"The emails are useful for me to keep an eye open for relevant research. Please keep them coming!"	Joint Commissioning Manager
"The research emails are very useful for our work as support tutors in Mental Health."	College Tutor
"I forward your E mail to relevant teachers eg. Food Tech, PE, PSE. Research news certainly assists us in keeping up to date with current trends. The age grouping is very useful."	School Librarian
"The email link system works good for me, no complaints. The links are relevant to my work and I use some of the information to pass on back to schools."	Healthy Schools Advisor
"Yes please - I find the information extremely useful in my work here."	Head of Student Health
"I am very impressed with the content of the research news. Thank you very much indeed."	Health Improvement Officer
"Please could you add me to your mailing list. I have a copy of your research news and am interested in these issues."	Welfare Adviser and Personal Tutor
"The research news has really interesting links, a welcome addition to SHEU's work, and forwarded to our HeadTeacher who is very committed to addressing the links between diet and behaviour."	Head of Family and Child Care
"I found it really easy to navigate and to follow links to get further information on topics which interested me. Congratulations on a good publication."	Health Improvement Manager
"I use the information on this website to inform not just my planning for schemes of work and for lessons as part of my role but also for the planning of whole school issues."	PSHE Co-ordinator
"I would just like to say that on behalf of students with learning disabilities, this is an excellent website...I have found it useful to show our E3 students."	Team Leader Post 19 Supported Learning
"Many thanks for sending the research news. It's a super resource - very interesting and informative."	Learning Adviser
"They are excellent emails as they provide me with very relevant information and items for discussion in lessons."	Head of PSHCE
"The system works and I find quite a lot of it useful in my work. I've also recommended it to others."	Teenage Pregnancy Manager
"Thank you for this, it is brilliant. I will circulate to others, and please continue to send."	Student Services Manager
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"... the information and resources are invaluable in helping to prepare our programmes and lessons for students and supporting the delivery team of staff."	Grammar School Headteacher
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"The simple email-with-links-system works well for me and the links are extremely relevant for my line of work. I use the information to keep up to date with current health issues and research."	Healthy Schools Advisor
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"... emails from SHEU always have interesting pieces of research relating to young people."	Head of Health & Social Sciences
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"I welcome and value your updates and would like to continue receiving them."	School Health Adviser
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"The information in the emails provides a useful perspective on a range of issues relating to the views of children and young people."	Senior Adviser C&YP
"The (research emails) are very useful in my job and also for supporting the development of our onsite health centre."	PSHE Coordinator
"My colleagues in the Health Improvement Dept find the (research emails) very useful and informative."	Health Improvement Manager
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"It is very useful to receive an overview of current research and to find an article about a topic that we are working on."	PSHE Manager
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"The (research emails) are an excellent way of keeping on top of current research relating to the health of young people - I find them really useful."	Health Advisor Children's Services
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"The (research emails) always contain something I find interesting."	School Health Advisor
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"The Pastoral Team greatly value the up to date information that we receive from SHEU."	Vice Principal
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Research from @sheuexeter @Girlguiding @childrensociety highlights worrying trends in CYP emotional health: https://pshe-association.org.uk/news_detail.aspx?ID=1459 …	@JoeHayman
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41% of secondary pupils in a school in the West Midlands Region responded that they had a school lunch on the day before the survey (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
34% of secondary pupils in a school in the London Region responded that they are given opportunities to use and develop their strengths (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
29% of secondary pupils in a school in the Eastern Region responded that they have found school lessons on drug education (including alcohol and tobacco) 'quite' or 'very' useful (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
66% of secondary pupils in a school in Scotland responded that they can get condoms from doctors / Health Centre / Health Clinic in their local area (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
76% of secondary pupils in a school in Wales responded that they rate their safety when going out during the day as 'safe' or 'very safe' (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
21% of secondary pupils in a school in Yorks & Humber responded that they of pupils responded that there is a special contraception and advice service for young people available locally (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
38% of secondary pupils in a school in the Yorks & Humber Region responded that they of pupils responded that a close friend smokes on most days (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
0% of secondary pupils in a school in the South-West Region responded that they of pupils responded that someone has given them alcohol in the last 7 days (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
30% of secondary pupils in a school in the South-East Region responded that they rate their safety when going out after dark as 'safe' or 'very safe' (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
43% of secondary pupils in a school in the London Region responded that they of pupils responded that their work is marked so they can see how to improve it (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
12% of secondary pupils in a school in the South-East Region responded that they are 'fairly sure' or 'certain' they have friends who carry weapons for protection when going out (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
49% of secondary pupils in a school in the South-West Region responded that they 'rarely' or 'never' eat fish / fish fingers (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
25% of secondary pupils in a school in the West Midlands Region responded that they eat school meals and they are good value for money (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
43% of secondary pupils in a school in the South-West Region responded that they eat vegetables 'on most days' (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
37% of secondary pupils in a school in the South-East Region responded that they of pupils said they have smoked in the past or smoke now (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
55% of secondary pupils in a school in the London Region responded that they have chances to give their views and change their life in school (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
31% of secondary pupils in a school in the Eastern Region responded that they think school lessons should be their main source of information about sex (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
28% of secondary pupils in a school in the North-East Region responded that they of pupils responded that school lessons are their main source of information about sex (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
24% of secondary pupils in a school in Scotland responded that they have found school lessons about healthy eating 'quite' or 'very' useful (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
45% of secondary pupils in a school in Wales responded that they of pupils responded that if at first they don't succeed, they 'usually' or 'whenever possible' keep on trying until they do (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
42% of secondary pupils in a school in Yorks & Humber responded that they want find a job as soon as they can after the end of Year 11/12 (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
29% of secondary pupils in a school in the Yorks & Humber Region responded that they have been offered cannabis resin, leaf or oil (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
31% of secondary pupils in a school in the Eastern Region responded that they of pupils responded that their school has clear rules about bullying that are 'quite' or 'very' helpful (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
32% of secondary pupils in a school in the North-East Region responded that they rate their safety when going out after dark as 'unsafe' or 'very unsafe' (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
70% of secondary pupils in a school in Scotland responded that they can get emergency contraception from doctors / Health Centre / Health Clinic (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
55% of secondary pupils in a school in the Yorks & Humber Region responded that they feel their views and opinions are listened to in school (and this was lower than the local average)
42% of secondary pupils in a school in the West Midlands Region responded that they 'rarely or never' eat any fish/fish fingers (and this was higher than the local average)
3% of secondary pupils in a school in the South-West Region responded that they get free school meals or vouchers for free meals (and this was lower than the local average)
52% of secondary pupils in a school in the South-East Region responded that they washed their hands before lunch on the day before the survey (and this was lower than the local average)
20% of secondary pupils in a school in the London Region responded that they think they are being 'picked on' or bullied because of their size or weight (and this was higher than the local average)
78% of secondary pupils in a school in the Eastern Region responded that they can get water at school from a water fountain (and this was higher than the local average)
10% of secondary pupils in a school in the North-East Region responded that they responded that they 'never or almost never' wear a cycle helmet when cycling (and this was lower than the local average)
73% of secondary pupils in a school in Scotland responded that they wear a cycle helmet 'whenever possible' when cycling (and this was higher than the local average)
18% of secondary pupils in a school in Wales responded that they walked to school on the day of the survey (and this was lower than the local average)
45% of secondary pupils in a school in Yorks & Humber responded that they eat fresh fruit 'on most days' (and this was lower than the local average)
44% of secondary pupils in a school in Wales responded that they travelled to school by car on the day of the survey (and this was higher than the local average)
16% of secondary pupils in a school in Scotland responded that they wear a cycle helmet only 'sometimes' when cycling (and this was lower than the local average)
32% of secondary pupils in a school in Wales responded that they of pupils had a high self-esteem score (15 or more) (and this was lower than the local average)
60% of secondary pupils in a school in Yorks & Humber responded that they play organised games at least 'sometimes' during school playtimes (and this was lower than the local average)
33% of secondary pupils in a school in the Yorks & Humber Region responded that they don't have enough time to be as physically active as they would like (and this was higher than the local average)
16% of secondary pupils in a school in the West Midlands Region responded that they wear a cycle helmet only 'sometimes' when cycling (and this was lower than the local average)
9% of secondary pupils in a school in the South-West Region responded that they feel they don't know enough about how their body changes as they get older (and this was lower than the local average)
1% of secondary pupils in a school in the South-East Region responded that they of pupils consider themselves 'unfit' or 'very unfit' (and this was lower than the local average)
18% of secondary pupils in a school in the London Region responded that they walked to school on the day of the survey (and this was lower than the local average)
2013 of secondary pupils in a school in the Eastern Region responded that they Question (and this was higher than the local average)
36% of secondary pupils in a school in the North-East Region responded that they experienced at least one of the bullying behaviours listed 'often' or 'every day' in the month before the survey (and this was higher than the local average)
58% of secondary pupils in a school in Yorks & Humber responded that they spent time doing homework after school on the day before the survey (and this was higher than the local average)
61% of students in a college in the South-East Region responded that they would like to take more exercise (and this was lower than the national average)
15% of secondary pupils in a school in the North-East Region responded that they of pupils correctly identified that herpes can be treated but not cured (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
27% of secondary pupils in a school in Scotland responded that they of pupils had a med-low self-esteem score (9 or less) (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
9% of secondary pupils in a school in Wales responded that they have found school lessons on drug education (including alcohol and tobacco) 'not at all' useful (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
14% of secondary pupils in a school in Yorks & Humber responded that they have found school lessons about stress and coping with feelings 'not at all' useful (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
33% of secondary pupils in a school in the Yorks & Humber Region responded that they worry about their health 'quite a lot' or 'a lot' (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
7% of secondary pupils in a school in the West Midlands Region responded that they didn't exercise and have to breathe harder and faster at all last week (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
8% of secondary pupils in a school in the South-West Region responded that they didn't have anything to eat or drink before lessons on the day of the survey (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
30% of secondary pupils in a school in the South-East Region responded that they rate their safety when going out after dark as 'safe' or 'very safe' (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
21% of secondary pupils in a school in the London Region responded that they of pupils responded that there is a special contraception and advice service for young people available locally (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
67% of students in a college in the Eastern Region responded that they described themselves as white English (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
4% of students in a college in the London Region responded that they 'mostly' or 'definitely' feel that they are not a real part of their college (and this was lower than the national average)
58% of students in a college in the South-East Region responded that they feel their views and opinions make a difference to the decisions taken in college (and this was higher than the national average)
21% of students in a college in the London Region responded that they or their partner have taken emergency contraception (the 'morning after pill') (and this was higher than the national average)
28% of students in a college in the Eastern Region responded that they of students who work said their job takes up too much time (and this was higher than the national average)
51% of students in a college in the North-East Region responded that they feel confident about being able to prepare and cook meals from scratch (responses of 5-7) (and this was lower than the national average)
13% of students in a college in Scotland responded that they have worried so much about at least one of the issues listed that it has affected their studies 'often' or on 'most days' (and this was lower than the national average)
14% of students in a college in Wales responded that they got drunk on more than one day in the last 7 days (and this was higher than the national average)
55% of students in a college in Yorks & Humber responded that they feel their views and opinions are listed to in their college (and this was higher than the national average)
55% of students in a college in the Yorks & Humber Region responded that they feel their views and opinions make a difference to the decisions taken outside college (and this was higher than the national average)
24% of students in a college in the West Midlands Region responded that they have done a regular paid job this term (and this was lower than the national average)
78% of students in a college in the South-West Region responded that they 'mostly' or 'definitely' feel like a real part of their college (and this was higher than the national average)
31% of secondary pupils in a school in the Eastern Region responded that they of pupils responded that their school has clear rules about bullying that are 'quite' or 'very' helpful (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
3% of secondary pupils in a school in Scotland responded that they have been in possession of drugs listed in the questionnaire while on school premises during a normal school day (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
10% of secondary pupils in a school in Wales responded that they have found school lessons about personal safety 'not at all' useful (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
25% of secondary pupils in a school in the West Midlands Region responded that they have found school lessons about personal safety 'quite' or 'very' useful (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
29% of secondary pupils in a school in the South-West Region responded that they have found school lessons on drug education (including alcohol and tobacco) 'quite' or 'very' useful (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
23% of secondary pupils in a school in the South-East Region responded that they have asthma (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
40% of secondary pupils in a school in the London Region responded that they worry about school-work / exams / tests 'quite a lot' or 'a lot' (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
9% of secondary pupils in a school in the Eastern Region responded that they smoke 'regularly' (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
14% of secondary pupils in a school in the North-East Region responded that they have smoked at least one cigarette in the last 7 days (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
12% of secondary pupils in a school in Scotland responded that they have found school lessons about citizenship 'not at all' useful (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
13% of secondary pupils in a school in Wales responded that they get free school meals or vouchers for free meals (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
68% of secondary pupils in a school in Yorks & Humber responded that they usually play or do physical activities in their own time or in school clubs at least 'weekly' (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
74% of secondary pupils in a school in the Yorks & Humber Region responded that they have been told how to stay safe while chatting online (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
13% of secondary pupils in a school in Yorks & Humber responded that they have found school lessons about stress and coping with feelings 'quite' or 'very' useful (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
17% of secondary pupils in a school in Wales responded that they have found school lessons about citizenship 'quite' or 'very' useful (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
12% of secondary pupils in a school in Yorks & Humber responded that they have found school lessons about citizenship 'not at all' useful (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
44% of secondary pupils in a school in the Yorks & Humber Region responded that they worry about relationships between parents / carers in their family 'quite a lot' or 'a lot' (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
40% of secondary pupils in a school in the West Midlands Region responded that they worry about relationships with boyfriends / girlfriends 'quite a lot' or 'a lot' (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
12% of secondary pupils in a school in the South-West Region responded that they drank beer or lager in the 7 days before the survey (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
44% of secondary pupils in a school in the South-East Region responded that they of pupils responded that there are at least six adults they can really trust (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
3% of secondary pupils in a school in the London Region responded that they drank over the advised weekly limit of alcohol for adult females of 14 units (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
32% of secondary pupils in a school in the Eastern Region responded that they rate their safety when going out after dark as 'unsafe' or 'very unsafe' (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
36% of secondary pupils in a school in the North-East Region responded that they worry about relationships between children and parents / carers in their family 'quite a lot' or 'a lot' (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
42% of secondary pupils in a school in Scotland responded that they worry about relationships with friends 'quite a lot' or 'a lot' (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
41% of secondary pupils in a school in the Yorks & Humber Region responded that they want to continue in full-time education after the end of Year 11/12 (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
5% of primary pupils in a school in the Yorks & Humber Region responded that they drank alcohol on the Friday before the survey (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
45% of secondary pupils in a school in the North-East Region responded that they worry about the way they look 'quite a lot' or 'a lot' (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
60% of primary pupils in a school in the Eastern Region responded that they of pupils could correctly identify that HIV/AIDS can be treated but not cured (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
22% of primary pupils in a school in the London Region responded that they eat sweets, chocolate and/or choc bars 'on most days' (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
9% of primary pupils in a school in the South-East Region responded that they live 'mainly or only' with their mother (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
2% of primary pupils in a school in the South-West Region responded that they of pupils reported going because they were having trouble with their teeth when they last visited the dentist (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
74% of primary pupils in a school in the West Midlands Region responded that they would seek help from a family member or carer if they had school-work problems (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
12% of primary pupils in a school in the Yorks & Humber Region responded that they couldn't remember any schools lessons on sexually transmitted infections (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
4% of primary pupils in a school in Yorks & Humber responded that they only had a drink for breakfast on the day of the survey (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
13% of primary pupils in a school in Wales responded that they of pupils responded that a their dad smokes on most days (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
13% of primary pupils in a school in Scotland responded that they have found school about safety 'not at all' useful (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
80% of primary pupils in a school in the North-East Region responded that they would feel 'fairly' or 'very' comfortable talking with their friends about drugs (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
18% of primary pupils in a school in the North-East Region responded that they of pupils responded that school lessons on healthy eating have been 'not at all' useful (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
93% of primary pupils in a school in Scotland responded that they usually clean their teeth at least twice a day (the recommended frequency) (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
46% of primary pupils in a school in Wales responded that they of pupils appeared in the highest bracket of the self-esteem scale (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
9% of primary pupils in a school in the North-East Region responded that they of pupils responded that a close friend smokes on most days (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
12% of primary pupils in a school in the Eastern Region responded that they have ever smoked (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
11% of primary pupils in a school in the London Region responded that they think they are being 'picked on' or bullied because of the way they look (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
72% of primary pupils in a school in the South-East Region responded that they would feel 'fairly' or 'very' comfortable talking with their parents about drugs (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
28% of primary pupils in a school in the South-West Region responded that they of pupils responded that there is a special drug and alcohol service for young people available locally (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
63% of primary pupils in a school in the West Midlands Region responded that they 'rarely or never' eat sugar-coated cereals (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
4% of primary pupils in a school in the Yorks & Humber Region responded that they didn't eat any portions of fruit or vegetables on the day before the survey (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
6% of primary pupils in a school in Yorks & Humber responded that they couldn't remember any schools lessons on contraception and pregnancy (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
60% of primary pupils in a school in Wales responded that they would seek help from a friend if they had school-work problems (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
11% of primary pupils in a school in the Eastern Region responded that they have been bullied at or near school in the last 12 months (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
26% of primary pupils in a school in the London Region responded that they go to a youth club or group in their own time, at least 'once a week' (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
47% of primary pupils in a school in the Yorks & Humber Region responded that they 'rarely or never' drink fizzy drinks (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
47% of primary pupils in a school in Yorks & Humber responded that they of pupils responded that if they had a problem they would think about it on their own (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
9% of primary pupils in a school in Wales responded that they drink alcohol and their parents 'never' or only 'sometimes' know (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
60% of primary pupils in a school in Scotland responded that they would seek help from a friend if they had school-work problems (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
46% of primary pupils in a school in the North-East Region responded that they know where they would go if they needed a contraception/sexual health service (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
4% of primary pupils in a school in the Eastern Region responded that they of pupils responded that a close friend smokes on most days (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
3% of primary pupils in a school in the London Region responded that they have taken some form of illegal drug within the last month (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
72% of primary pupils in a school in the South-East Region responded that they would feel 'fairly' or 'very' comfortable talking with their parents about drugs (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
36% of primary pupils in a school in the South-West Region responded that they would wait to hear more about it before deciding what to think if someone got hit by their boy-/girl-friend (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
10% of primary pupils in a school in the West Midlands Region responded that they have taken some form of illegal drug themselves (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
14% of primary pupils in a school in the West Midlands Region responded that they have a regular paid job during term-time (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
66% of primary pupils in a school in the South-West Region responded that they do not drink alcohol (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
16% of primary pupils in a school in the South-East Region responded that they have been offered cannabis (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
10% of primary pupils in a school in the South-East Region responded that they think they are being 'picked on' or bullied because of their size or weight (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
1% of primary pupils in a school in the South-West Region responded that they smoked at least one cigarette in the week before the survey (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
20% of primary pupils in a school in the West Midlands Region responded that they of pupils appeared in the lower half of the self-esteem scale (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
2% of primary pupils in a school in the Yorks & Humber Region responded that they have bullied someone else at school in the last 12 months (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
43% of primary pupils in a school in Yorks & Humber responded that they have found school lessons on sexually transmitted infections 'quite' or 'very' useful (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
1% of primary pupils in a school in Wales responded that they of responded that they bought lunch from a takeaway or shop on the day before the survey (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
6% of primary pupils in a school in Scotland responded that they of pupils responded that their school takes bullying 'not at all' seriously (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
12% of primary pupils in a school in the North-East Region responded that they at least 'sometimes' feel afraid of going to school because of bullying (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
49% of primary pupils in a school in the Eastern Region responded that they have found school lessons on contraception and pregnancy 'quite' or 'very' useful (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
2013 of primary pupils in a school in the London Region responded that they Question (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
29% of primary pupils in a school in the West Midlands Region responded that they have tasted beer or lager (and this was lower than the local average)
74% of primary pupils in a school in the Yorks & Humber Region responded that they enjoy 'most' or 'all' of their lessons at school (and this was higher than the local average)
33% of primary pupils in a school in Yorks & Humber responded that they have tasted wine (and this was lower than the local average)
34% of primary pupils in a school in Wales responded that they had a school lunch on the day before the survey (and this was higher than the local average)
94% of primary pupils in a school in Scotland responded that they think it is important to go to school regularly (and this was higher than the local average)
55% of primary pupils in a school in the North-East Region responded that they take part in ball games in their own time at least 'once a week' (and this was higher than the local average)
71% of primary pupils in a school in the Eastern Region responded that they think that trying to look 'hard/cool' is one of the main reasons people their age start to smoke (and this was lower than the local average)
69% of primary pupils in a school in the London Region responded that they play running/skipping games/tag at least 'sometimes' during school playtimes (and this was lower than the local average)
12% of primary pupils in a school in the South-East Region responded that they have experienced face-to-face bullying behaviour in classrooms during breaktimes (and this was lower than the local average)
38% of primary pupils in a school in Wales responded that they worry 'quite a lot' or 'a lot' about bullying (and this was higher than the local average)
74% of primary pupils in a school in the South-West Region responded that they enjoy 'most' or 'all' of their lessons at school (and this was higher than the local average)
29% of primary pupils in a school in the South-East Region responded that they have experienced face-to-face bullying behaviour outside at school during breaktimes in the last month (and this was higher than the local average)
18% of primary pupils in a school in the London Region responded that they have met someone in real life whom they first met online (and this was higher than the local average)
69% of primary pupils in a school in the London Region responded that they have experienced at least one type of bullying behaviour at least a 'few times' in the last month (and this was higher than the local average)
71% of primary pupils in a school in the South-East Region responded that they 'usually' or 'whenever possible' put on sun screen to avoid sunburn (and this was higher than the local average)
41% of primary pupils in a school in the South-West Region responded that they would like their doctor to talk to them about drugs (and this was higher than the local average)
59% of primary pupils in a school in the West Midlands Region responded that they worry 'quite a lot' or 'a lot' about family (and this was higher than the local average)
77% of primary pupils in a school in the Yorks & Humber Region responded that they of pupils described themselves as white British (and this was higher than the local average)
54% of primary pupils in a school in Yorks & Humber responded that they would try to stop the bullying if they saw someone being bullied (and this was higher than the local average)
10% of primary pupils in a school in Scotland responded that they didn't drink any water on the day before the survey (and this was higher than the local average)
8% of primary pupils in a school in the North-East Region responded that they of pupils responded that their parents 'never' or only 'sometimes' know if they drink alcohol (and this was higher than the local average)
13% of primary pupils in a school in the Eastern Region responded that they would walk away if they saw someone being bullied (and this was higher than the local average)
92% of primary pupils in a school in the Eastern Region responded that they do something to avoid sunburn (and this was higher than the local average)
92% of primary pupils in a school in the South-West Region responded that they do something to avoid sunburn (and this was higher than the local average)
87% of primary pupils in a school in the West Midlands Region responded that they can get water at school throughout the whole day (and this was higher than the local average)
85% of primary pupils in a school in Wales responded that they of pupils rated their safety when going to and from school as 'good' or 'very good' (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
80% of primary pupils in a school in Scotland responded that they live with their mother and father together (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
24% of primary pupils in a school in the North-East Region responded that they have found school lessons about emotional health and well-being 'not at all' useful (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
21% of primary pupils in a school in the Eastern Region responded that they can't remember any school lessons about managing money (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
10% of primary pupils in a school in the London Region responded that they of pupils rated their safety when going out after dark as 'poor' or 'very poor' (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
76% of primary pupils in a school in the South-East Region responded that they get information about sex and relationships in school lessons (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
68% of primary pupils in a school in the South-West Region responded that they don't do as much physical activity as they would like because they 'don't have enough time' (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
50% of primary pupils in a school in the West Midlands Region responded that they had cereal before lessons on the day of the survey (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
73% of primary pupils in a school in the Yorks & Humber Region responded that they want to continue in full-time education after the end of Year 11 (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
16% of primary pupils in a school in Yorks & Humber responded that they of pupils responded that at least one person regularly smokes indoors at home (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
88% of primary pupils in a school in the Yorks & Humber Region responded that they of pupils rated their safety at school as 'good' or 'very good' (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
64% of primary pupils in a school in the West Midlands Region responded that they eat fresh fruit 'on most days' (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
38% of primary pupils in a school in the Yorks & Humber Region responded that they would like their teachers to talk to them in school lessons about drugs (and this was lower than the local average)
8% of primary pupils in a school in Yorks & Humber responded that they enjoy 'hardly any' of their lessons at school (and this was lower than the local average)
34% of primary pupils in a school in Wales responded that they of pupils responded that their parents 'always' know if they drink alcohol (and this was lower than the local average)
26% of primary pupils in a school in Scotland responded that they would like their teachers to talk with them in lessons about growing up and body changes (and this was lower than the local average)
69% of primary pupils in a school in the North-East Region responded that they have experienced at least one type of bullying behaviour at least a 'few times' in the last month (and this was higher than the local average)
80% of primary pupils in a school in the Eastern Region responded that they eat vegetables 'on most days' (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
47% of primary pupils in a school in the London Region responded that they 'rarely or never' drink fizzy drinks (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
34% of primary pupils in a school in the South-East Region responded that they have found school lessons about managing money 'quite' or 'very' useful (and this was higher than in the same school two years ago)
4% of primary pupils in a school in the South-West Region responded that they of pupils responded that a close friend smokes on most days (and this was lower than in the same school two years ago)
74% of primary pupils in a school in Yorks & Humber responded that they expect to take several GCSEs and get mostly grades A*

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