Albert 2015 – 16
'Ways of working' towards the Wales Well-being goals · Collaboration · Community (includes topics relating to general public well being, poverty, social exclusion affecting others, public security and public services) · Disability, basic health and welfare (includes health, health promotion, well-being) · Good health and well-being · Healthier · Involvement · Partnerships for the goals · Resilient · SDG · Sustainable cities and communities · UN Theme · WBG
Selected Research Question: What help and support do children want to be and stay healthier?
Methods: Questionnaires, question walls and interviews with class representatives in school. Expert engagement to assist with analysis (Hafal worker).
Findings: While 77% thought they had a healthy lifestyle, 55% said their diet was unhealthy and needed improving. Almost all said they felt safe in their own environment, but 45% said they had been bullied and 81% wanted to know more about rights. ‘Bullying and the news make children worry’. Specific desired changes: improve park equipment,
What children want: ‘to be cheered up, cheered on and have help from family and friends’
Outcomes: Recommendations shared in school assembly.