Cohort Study resources

This page brings together resources and information to support you taking part in the BrainWaves Cohort Study, either through school or college or once you have left, in your own time.

Here you can find helpful materials to guide you through your participation.

Are you taking part in the BrainWaves Cohort Study?

Our next Cohort Data collection window takes place between September and December 2026. 

If your school is taking part in the BrainWaves Cohort Study, speak to your teacher for the access code to log in before visiting the link below. For school leavers, your access code will be emailed to you in September.

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Please note that you can’t take part in the Cohort Study unless you have an access code from your school.

If you’d like your school to get involved with BrainWaves, complete this form.

KS3 Participation Information Sheet
This document is for young people who are currently in KS3 (aged 11-14) at school, and are participating in the study.
KS5 Participation Information Sheet
This document is for young people who are currently in KS5 (aged 16-18) at school, and are participating in the study.
School Leavers Participation Information Sheet
This document is for young people who have now left school or college, but are still participating in the study.

Get your school/college involved

Whether your school is already part of BrainWaves or you’re looking to join, your ideas drive real change.

Being part of BrainWaves means you’re not just learning about wellbeing, you’re helping improve it for everyone.

Prize Draw: Terms and Conditions. Click here to read. Please note that this draw is ONLY open to young people who have now left school or college.