Out of school
At risk of exclusion? Young people have a say
Having our say: young people at Dunfermline school tell us about the help the Inclusion Unit has given them to make changes in their lives so they won’t be excluded anymore
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Need to chill out? Pupils at Niddriemill primary head to The Retreat
Sometimes it may seem hard to control your behaviour. When other people at school call you names, or when you feel angry about stuff at home, it can really wind you up. Enquire interviewed pupils at Niddriemill Primary about how their chill out zone called ‘the Retreat’ helps.
Chronic illness
How it feels to have a long term health condition
This HealthTalk film has stories from young people living with conditions like epilepsy, arthritis and diabetes.
Out of school
Know your rights to an education
Did you know that you have the right to an education?
This is just one of a list of rights you have. Rights are like promises to young people to keep you safe, look after you and treat you fairly. Find out more about your rights from the Children and Young People’s Commissioner.
Out of school
A guide to teenage health
Being off sick is a common reason for young people to miss school. For your one stop shop guide to teen health, get the lowdown from Young Scot.
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Website for young Travellers
If you’re a Traveller, check out the STEP website to find out about your rights, share your views and get apps to help you learn.
Out of school
Stories from young people who’ve missed school
A film about young people who haven’t always been able to be in school because of being in care, being teen mums, or other reasons.
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Advice for young carers
If you’re a young carer helping to care for someone at home, getting yourself to school and keeping up with school work can be difficult.
