ArticleChildren (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Children's Health, Wellbeing and Academic Outcomes over the Summer Holidays: A Scoping Review.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Health effects of children's summer holiday programs: a systematic review and meta-analysis.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2024Pooled it
- Perceptions of the national school holiday programme (Holiday Activities and Food) in England as experienced by local government, service providers and users of the service: a mixed-methods study.BMC public health · 2026Article
- "I feel better as a parent" - summer programs help support children's health behaviors and parent wellbeing.Research square · 2026Article
- School's Out, Rules Out: Changes in parent rules and routines over summer from the What's UP (Undermining Prevention) with Summer Observational Cohort Study.Research square · 2026Article
- Family, social, and built environment: examining associations with physical activity and sedentary time in adolescents.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2026Article
- Levelling-up summer: using summer holiday programs to support child health and wellbeing - a Delphi study.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Differences in children's food and beverage consumption between school and summer: three-year findings from the what's UP (Undermining Prevention) with summer observational cohort study.BMC public health · 2025Observational
- Reduced Physical Activity and Increased Weight Status in Children and Adolescents During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Effects of school closure on lifestyle behaviours and health outcomes in children during the COVID-19 pandemic in Chile: A time-matched analysis.Pediatric obesity · 2024Article
- Effect of Summer Holiday Programs on Children's Mental Health and Well-Being: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Parental Involvement and Stress in Children's Quality of Life: A Longitudinal Study with Portuguese Parents during the COVID-19 Pandemic Period.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe school day provides a supportive and stimulating environment that may protect children and adolescents (5-18 years) from behaviours that are adverse for health and wellbeing.
objectiveTo review the literature regarding changes in children's academic achievement or overall wellbeing during the extended school summer break and evaluate if the outcomes are different for children experiencing disadvantage.
methodsThe peer-reviewed literature was searched across six electronic databases for studies tracking changes in any academic, health or wellbeing outcome in children over the summer holidays. Studies were screened in duplicate for inclusion. Data were extracted using a standardized data extraction form. Outcomes were coded as decline (suggestive or significant), increase (suggestive or significant) or mixed/neutral and then compared to the school year or according to disadvantaged.
resultsSeventy-six studies (
conclusionsOver the summer break, children's academic and health outcomes decline. Children experiencing disadvantage display magnified losses that warrant further investigation. The summer holidays present an opportunity to improve children's health and wellbeing.
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