The aim of this briefing paper, published by the Childhood Wellbeing Research Centre, is to provide an overview of recent evidence in the field of childhood wellbeing.
The paper provides a summary of how wellbeing is conceptualised; the domains and measures employed to assess child wellbeing within the UK and internationally; how the views of children and young people are incorporated into work on child wellbeing; and some conclusions from key studies relevant to the wellbeing of children and young people in the UK. It examines both UK and international research.
The paper is available to download from the Department for Education website.