Having a hard time at school? You’re not alone.
With the right support, things can get better for you.
Young people’s voices
Your voice matters. My say is a space to share life issues that make school tough and support that helps.
My Say:
Having your say
3 reasons why pupil participation at school matters
There are lots of ways that pupils can get involved in decision making at school. But why does pupil participation matter? Here are 3 good reasons.
My Say:
Eating
Does worrying about how you look hold you back at school? Let’s get real…
If you find it hard to feel confident at school because of how you look, you’re not alone. Find out how the Be Real campaign is out to change our ideas about the ‘perfect body’.
My Say:
Mental health
It’s not always easy to ask for help
Sharing your problems with someone you trust can help you cope. Here’s some tips to help you reach out.
My Say:
Mental health
Feeling low or hopeless? Get advice from young people who’ve lived through it
A film by young people at Mind.
My Say:
Exams
Exams: Understanding how your brain works can help you study better
If you need help at school for any reason….
My Say:
Changing School
Moving schools? Some advice from young people
A Fixers film with tips on moving from Primary to Secondary School.
My Say:
Changing School
Making new friends can be hard – here’s a tip
Made by young people at Aye Mind.
My Say:
Sight loss
What’s school like when you’re living with sight loss?
A film by Action for Blind People about pupils with sight loss.
My Say:
Autism
“I’m Jenny…. and this is MY autism”
“Having autism is unique – it’s not painful, or itchy, or sore – it’s just how I see the world”. Check out this Fixers film and hear a girl called Jenny on a campaign to end the stigma about having Aspergers and to show it’s no reason to stop believing in yourself….
My Say:
Ethnic Minority Young People
What’s it like to be a refugee?
A film by the charity Freedom from Torture.
If you’re a refugee, you or your family can get advice from the Scottish Refugee Council.
My Say:
Dyslexia
Lyla: “If I wasn’t dyslexic I wouldn’t be me, I am what you see”
With the right support people with dyslexia can achieve incredible things. Check out this poem by a pupil called Lyla.