Got school problems? Get tips on school and hear what’s helped other pupils.
Reach can help you to understand your rights at Scottish schools to feel supported, included, listened to and involved in decisions.
Top tips for school
Advice from a young person who knows how you feel
It’s not always easy to speak up at school, but your voice at school matters: “Pupil participation makes school a better place where everybody gets a chance to express how they feel, what they want and what they’d like to know.”
My Say
Whatever you’re going through at school, you’re not the only one.
Hear from other pupils talking about school and support that helps.
My Rights
You have the right to be supported and listened to at school.
Find out about your rights to support for learning + pupil participation.
Get help to use your rights and talk to your school from My Rights, My Say.
Film of the month
Got money issues? Struggling with the costs of the school day?
Here are some ways schools might be able to help:
- school clothing grants
- help to access advice about money and welfare
- help with food or other costs during school hols.
What else can I do? My home life makes school hard for me.
Top Tip
Finding it hard to focus on your schoolwork? Mind wandering all over the place? Try doing 25 mins of study where you cut out all distractions – yes that includes social media – and then reward yourself with a 5 minute break.
