The Good Childhood Report 2014 is the third in a series of annual reports published by The Children’s Society about how children in the UK feel about their lives.
Our latest report shows Children in England ranked 30th out of 39 countries in Europe and North America for subjective well-being and ninth out of a sample of 11 countries around the world.
The Good Childhood Report 2014 - Executive Summary
This summary contains new findings from our ground breaking, nine-year programme of research on children’s well-being, involving around 50,000 children. Our latest report shows Children in England ranked 30th out of 39 countries in Europe and North America for subjective well-being and ninth out of a sample of 11 countries around the world.
The Good Childhood Report 2013
Our report on the well-being of children in the UK confirms that children’s levels of well-being can be changed and improved by external factors. So far, 42,000 children and young people have taken part in our ground-breaking research programme into the quality of children's lives, as rated by children themselves.
The Good Childhood report 2012
Our well-being report reveals that half a million children across the UK are unhappy with their lives. Children who have low levels of happiness are much less likely to enjoy being at home with their family, feel safe when with their friends, like the way they look and feel positive about their future.
The Good Childhood Report 2012 - Summary report
In this summary we look at the overall findings from the 2012 report and suggest six priorities for policy-makers to help improve the situation for our children and young people. This report is the product of an ongoing collaboration between The Children’s Society and the University of York.
Portsmouth survey of children and young people 2014
Our survey provides a unique insight into the lives of children and young people aged seven to 18 living in Portsmouth. Over 4,100 children and young people in 16 primary schools, six secondary schools, two colleges and one Special Educational Needs school participated in the survey.
The aim of undertaking the survey is to identify the aspects of life where children in Portsmouth are doing well and those where they are not doing so well, in order to identify potential local priorities for improving well-being.
The good childhood: a national inquiry - Full report
In 2010, we asked thousands of young people what they think makes for a good childhood. Their answers, which were both direct and challenging, are the subject of this report.
The good childhood: a national inquiry - Executive Summary
In 2010, we asked thousands of young people what they think makes for a good childhood. Their answers, which were both direct and challenging, are the subject of this summary report.