The Chief Medical Officer for Wales, Professor Isabel Oliver, has published her annual report “Reflecting on Our Health” in December 2025, recognising SHRN as the primary source of data on children and young people’s health and well-being behaviours.
SHRN surveys cover all secondary schools and nearly half of primary schools in Wales, with learner response rates around 75%. It continues to serve as Wales’s primary source of high-quality, school-based data on health and well-being behaviours among children and young people. Through participation from 100% of secondary schools and nearly 50% of primary schools, SHRN enables ongoing monitoring of factors such as mental health and well-being, dietary habits and physical activity.
Dr. Kelly Morgan, SHRN Director said:
‘The recognition of SHRN in the Chief Medical Officer’s annual report powerfully validates our mission: to be the leading source for data on children and young people’s health and well-being behaviours across Wales. By providing comprehensive, trustworthy insights, SHRN enables evidence-based policymaking on health and well-being inequalities, equips schools and local authorities to implement targeted interventions, and supports national prevention strategies, aiming for lasting improvements in learners’ health and well-being.
SHRN data is helping to shape a healthier future for children and young people in Wales, empowering schools, guiding policymakers, and ensuring prevention takes centre stage in public health.’
