My Say:
Care experienced
The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is listening to 1,000 care experienced voices
“I think it is vital for our voices to be heard. We are the ones that live within the system so we know how it really works and what it feels like, better than anyone else”. Find out why listening to care experienced young people is so important.
My Say:
Autism
Jordan’s story – autism, school, friends and other life lessons
Jordan’s story: “When I was at school, I always felt the need to tell everyone I met, my classmates, about the fact I am autistic so that everyone knew why I acted differently from other people”.
My Say:
Changing School
Starting at high school is a big change, especially when your primary school only has 23 pupils
Find out how Luke coped with moving to secondary school from his small primary school. (more…)
My Say:
Changing School
Moving school: Eilidh’s story
Eilidh tell Reach how she felt about leaving her primary school and going to secondary school. She uses a wheelchair so it was important for her to know that her new school was making plans to ensure she had the support she needed.
My Say:
Changing School
100 things to do at school before the age of 11 – chosen by primary pupils
My Say:
Changing School
Making new friends can be hard – here’s a tip
Made by young people at Aye Mind.
My Say:
Changing School
Worried about making friends at my new school
It takes time to make new friends. It can be scary to go up to someone you don’t know, but everyone feels that way. Try to find people who are into the same things as you. At some schools you might get a buddy – an older pupil who can help you settle in.
If you’ve been at your new school for a while and are still struggling to make friends, check out Childline’s advice.
My Say:
Changing School
Moving schools? Some advice from young people
A Fixers film with tips on moving from Primary to Secondary School.