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Middle years

Research confirms that early adolescence, or the middle years (from nine to 14 years), is a critical stage in children's development; a period in which major changes occur at multiple levels of a child’s life.

It is also a time during which some children begin to engage in various risk-taking activities and when established symptoms of mental health disorders begin to emerge.

For up to date information refer to the Commissioner's Indicators of Wellbeing data resource.

Reports

Speaking out about school and learning - The views of WA children and young people on factors that support their engagement in school and learning

Speaking out about school and learning - Summary report

pdf (6MB)

School and learning consultation - Technical report

pdf (5MB)

We Are 10 report - Life through the eyes of Western Australian 10 year-olds

We Are 10 report - Life through the eyes of Western Australian 10 year-olds

pdf (2MB)

Policy briefs

Children and young people speak out about education and health at school

Children and young people speak out about education and health at school

pdf (1MB)

Children and young people speak out about education and safety at school

Children and young people speak out about education and safety at school

pdf (210Kb)

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