Our academy has signed up to the #BeeWell Programme, a nationwide study in which students’s complete online surveys once a year. #BeeWell will survey the wellbeing of students in secondary schools across Greater Manchester from Autumn 2021 and deliver positive change in all our communities as a result.

This Autumn, our students in Years 9 and 10 will be invited to take part in this research study and letters explaining the programme in further details are being sent home to those Year Groups, or you can download a copy below.

Who will conduct the research?

Professor Neil Humphrey, Manchester Institute of Education, The University of Manchester, is leading the study. The project is a collaboration between The University of Manchester, Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families, Child Outcomes Research Consortium, Gregson Family Foundation, and Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

What is the purpose of the research?

The aim of the study, the #BeeWell programme, is to look into the wellbeing (e.g. happiness) of young people across Greater Manchester. They also want to know what influences their wellbeing (e.g. relationships, physical activity).

Year 9 and 10 parents/carers Information

Before you decide whether they can take part, it is important for you to understand why the research is being conducted and what it will involve. Please take time to read the information letter below carefully. If anything is unclear or if you would like more information, please contact the team at: beewell@manchester.ac.uk or call them on: 0161 275 3415