Studying Happiness, self-Image, Nutrition and Eating in children (SHINE) study
23 June 2025
Researchers from UCL, Durham and Newcastle Universities are asking for expressions of interest from primary schools to support a study to improve our understanding of the health and wellbeing of Reception and Year 6 pupils.
Data shows there are differences in the health and wellbeing of Reception and Year 6 children. This study is helping to explore why this may be.
The study will help us understand whether there is any impact on children from having their height and weight measured as part of the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP). It is part of a bigger study called IMPACT-NCMP that is assessing the National Child Measurement Programme.
This SHINE study leaflet (PDF, 188.0 KB) provides information to help you choose whether your school wants to participate. A one page SHINE study briefing (PDF, 1000.5 KB) is also available.