My Health, My School Survey
The My Health, My School Survey is an online perception survey which aims to gather children and young people’s views, behaviours and choices in relation to their health and wellbeing and their school/college setting.
The survey is quick and easy to use and provides schools/colleges with instant acess to their results.
There are various versions of the survey which can be accessed by children/young people in Primary (Year, 5 and 6), Secondary (Year 7, 9 and 11), Post 16 and those in SEND educational settings.
There is also a PE survey for Year 3 and 4, the questions of which are included in all the above surveys, except Post 16.
We strongly encourage schools to complete the survey by Friday, 11th July 2025 to ensure that any emerging issues can be identified and addressed before the academic year concludes, allowing for timely interventions to be implemented. Please note for this year that the official closing date for survey submissions is Wednesday, 16th July 2025.
The survey is divided into key themes as outlined below:
|
Theme |
Contents |
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All About Me |
Key demographics such as gender, identity and living arrangements. |
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Healthy Eating |
Food consumption - breakfast, snacks, drinks, fruit and vegetables and dental hygiene. |
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Social Emotional and Mental Health |
General everyday wellbeing, feelings, worries, bullying, self-harm, gambling, sleep, carer responsibilities and bereavement. |
|
Gambling |
Types and frequency of gambling. |
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Physical Activity and Sport |
Travel to school/college, out of school activities, including accessibility. |
|
Play |
Safe places to play. |
|
PE in School |
PE lessons, after school club provision and sports/activity participation. |
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Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco |
Cigarette/ electronic cigarette use, alcohol use and accessibility, illegal drug use (inc New Psychoactive Substances). |
|
Sexual Health (Secondary & Post 16 only) |
Consent, pressure, sexual activity, contraception use, access to contraception. |
|
My School/College |
School/college experience including environment, level of support, participation, voice and influence. Questions on PSHE topics, content, knowledge of support services offering help or advice and issues specific to their school/college. |
Resources: The website hosts a range of useful resources to support schools/colleges with completing the survey including:
- Safeguarding guidance
- Parent/carer letter template
- Pupil diary and explanatory video
- Introductory PowerPoint presentation
- Pre/post lesson plans and accompanying resources.
Cost:
- The survey is fully funded for all Leeds schools/academies and state funded schools in East Sussex.
- The survey is also available to any school nationally or internationally subject to a fee of £259+VAT.
- Discounts are available for multiple schools, schools with an SLA package or Local Authorities/ Public Health Partners.