Sleep

Teenager chatting on phone in bed at night. Child texting on phone in bed at night

Getting enough good quality sleep is essential for children and young people’s bodies and minds to function throughout the day. 

Sleep quality is about how well you sleep - not just how long. Insufficient and poor-quality sleep are associated with lower academic attainment, lower attendance, and reduced cognitive performance amongst learners.  

Student Health and Wellbeing in Wales: Key findings from the 2024/25 School Health Research Network Primary School Student Health and Wellbeing Survey showed

In Powys 72% school learners reported having problems sleeping as compared to 68% Welsh average.
43% of learners reported having difficulty getting to sleep in Powys as compared to Welsh average of 40%

Powys Sleep and Mobile Phone Campaign

Powys Teaching Health Board and Powys County Council have developed this public campaign aimed at raising awareness of the effects of excessive screen use on sleep. The campaign aims to change phone habits amongst young people and inform young people that using a mobile phone late in the evenings can affect their sleep, health and wellbeing. 