Friends
Autism and friendship – advice from a young person
We asked a young person with autism to come up with her top tips for making friends and talking to people at school.
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
Pupil participation
Pupil Voice: What helps young people feel included in school?
“For me, talking and listening are the key to true inclusion” Mark Stewart, Young Inclusion Ambassador talks about his experience of school.
Mental health
Can’t sleep?
Not getting enough sleep can make it hard to focus in class and study. If you’re lying awake worrying about school, here are 4 things you could try…
Autism
Pupil voice: befriending pupils with autism
Raising awareness of autism – a great pupil project in Stirling.
Relationships
Worried about making friends
Making new friends at school isn’t easy. It can be scary to go up to someone you don’t know. You might feel shy. You might worry that they won’t understand you or that you won’t fit in. Here are 5 top tips for making friends.
Changing School
Making friends at my new school
Worried about making friends at your new school? You’re not the only one.
We’ve got lots of good tips about making friends in our relationships advice section.
Friends
Some good advice from Childline about friends
We ❤️ this tip from Childline:
‘The number of friends you have isn’t important. What matters is having friends that you’re close to, who can support you and who won’t try to hurt you or bully you.’
