Out of school
Pupil Voice: the importance of having a safe space at school
Sometimes it may seem hard to control your behaviour. What may help is having a safe space at school.
Money and housing issues
Pupil Voice: Support at school for pupils who have been made homeless
Every day 60 children are made homeless in Scotland. What extra help might make school easier for them?
Bullying
Pupil voice: talking about bullying
Bullying can take many forms, from teasing someone to online bullying on social media.
LGBT
Supporting LGBT young people at school
If you’re questioning your sexuality or whether to come out at school, find out about ways that schools can support LGBT pupils.
Autism
Pupil voice: Jordan’s views on her life at school with autism
Young campaigner Jordan talks about her time at school with autism
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’.
Bullying
One pupil’s advice if you’re being bullied
Bullying
A film about being bullied for having problems reading
Check out this film called Judged, by I am me Scotland. It’s one girl’s story of what it’s like to have dyslexia and be bullied about reading aloud in class. (more…)
Mental health
Looking for a counsellor?
Counselling is a safe space to talk about issues at school. Find out how to look for a counsellor near you.
Disability
Feeling included at school when you have a learning disability
Did you know that about 1 in 50 people has a learning disability? Find out about support and how you can campaign for change.
