YOUNG Islanders are to be asked to share their experiences and opinions of life in Jersey to help shape Government policy.
The Jersey Children and Young People’s Survey is being re-launched by Statistics Jersey and will be put to students in Years 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12. The surveys will be collected between Monday 5 October and Friday 16 October.
Parents of eligible students, as well as those who are home-educated, will receive a letter via their child’s school with details on how to take part.
The survey is tailored to include age-appropriate questions on topics such as health, wellbeing, lifestyle and experiences of school life, with students being able to complete the survey during school time online.
Part of this year’s survey will focus on the use of social media apps and generative AI tools.
The final report will be published in spring 2027, alongside a child-friendly version for schools.
In 2024, more 4,300 children took part, with Statistics Jersey hoping to see a similar “high participation” of responses having worked closely with the School Council Network.
Leading up to the opening of the Jersey Children and Young People’s Survey, students have had the opportunity to suggest topics and questions they feel are important, with the most common being put into the survey.
Chief Statistician Ian Cope said: “The survey provides vital insight into the lives of children and young people in Jersey. We have worked directly with students this year to help shape the content, ensuring it reflects the issues that matter most to them.
“New questions on social media, generative AI, caring responsibilities and food security will help build a more complete picture of the opportunities and challenges facing young people today.”
