The charity's annual report, based on analysis collected from 2,100 children whose families are taking part in the long-running Understanding Society project, shows that six percent of 10- to 15-year-olds say they are unhappy with life as a whole, up from four per cent a decade ago.
One in eight children aged 10 to 15 – more than half a million - are unhappy at school, up three per cent from 2009. And 10- to 17-year-olds cite school as their main reason for unhappiness "more than any other aspect of life’" according to a separate survey carried out by the charity earlier this year.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
