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 somewhere where you can take a step back from it all and have a re-think – a safe space at school.
Money and housing issues
Support at school for pupils who have been made homeless
Every day 60 children are made homeless in Scotland. A youth group from Shelter share their ideas for extra help that might make school easier for them.
Bullying
Pupil voice: talking about bullying
It can take many forms, from teasing someone to online bullying through social media. Bullying affects lots of young people and happens in many schools – but it’s the way it’s dealt with which makes the difference between life and school being ok or not.
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.
Remember that you have the right to an education free from discrimination and bullying. You should not have to defend or hide who you truly are.
Autism
Pupil voice: Jordan’s views on her life at school with autism
Friendships, the support base and bullying – young campaigner Jordan reflects on 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.
