Schools can take part in the HAPPEN Survey throughout the academic year to provide snapshots, track change and evaluate practice. Having completed the survey, schools receive an individual school report aligned with the new curriculum showing the overall picture of health and wellbeing in the school. 

By taking part in the survey, teachers and pupils are empowered to make meaningful changes by gaining a better understanding of pupil’s physical, psychological, emotional and social health.

Why be a part of HAPPEN?

HAPPEN presents the opportunity for pupils to learn and make informed decisions about different aspects of health and wellbeing. The report can be used in school programmes such as Pupil Voice to allow children to be ambitious and creative to improve their health.

All pupils in year 4, 5 and 6 can complete the HAPPEN survey; a health and wellbeing questionnaire focused on physical and mental health.

HAPPEN was co-developed following interviews with headteachers who:

Called for a better understanding of school needs in the development of health interventions.

Advocated for a more collaborative approach to improving child health through schools. The strong utilisation of consultation, engagement and collaboration has enabled the networks success to date.

This continued partnership between schools, health professionals and researchers will help provide a more unified approach to improving child health and wellbeing.

The network is completely free. To register to take part, please click here.