Demographic profile The children’s survey received 4,559 responses from children aged 9–17. This survey asked demographic questions about their gender, age, location, cultural background and diversity. The parents/guardians and grandparent’s survey received 2,796 responses from parents/ guardians and grandparents with children between the ages of 9–17. Of these responses, over one third (n=884) completed questions about one of their children on their child’s behalf. The survey asked questions about parents/ guardians and grandparents’ age, parenting role, location, cultural background and diversity. Disaggregated respondent demographics for both surveys are provided in Appendix 2 of the report. 3.1 Gender 46% of child respondents identified as girls, 38% as boys and 3% as non-binary or other. The majority (85%) of respondents to the parent/guardian and grandparent survey identified as women. Figure 1: Gender of children, and parents/guardians and grandparents 9% 3 46% 3% 4% Children Girl (n=2114) Boy (n=1755) Did not wish to say (n=162) Child who identifies as non-binary or other (n=127) Did not answer question (n=401) SECTION 24 | 38% ‘Mental health shapes my life’: COVID-19 & kids’ wellbeing • 2022 | 25