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Having your say
3 reasons why pupil participation at school matters
There are lots of ways that pupils can get involved in decision making at school. But why does pupil participation matter? Here are 3 good reasons.
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Mental health
Seems like everybody’s talking about mental health
How can Scotland get better at supporting young people to feel mentally healthy?
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Disability
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.
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Your rights
2017 – a big year for young people’s rights
Rights are used to make sure you feel safe, looked after, respected and listened to. Find out how the law is changing in 2017 to give pupils more rights.
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Disability
Over 100 pupils with learning disabilities have a say about being included at school
Getting the right support and feeling included in school can be difficult if you have a learning difficulty. Find out what young people have to say…
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Your rights
Rights Respecting Stars – campaigning for children’s rights
Read about why children’s rights are important to pupils at Stockbridge Primary School in Edinburgh
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Your rights
Inclusive Education: Take Action!
How did two pupils from Scotland take their stories of receiving additional support in school all the way to the European Parliament.
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Support for learning
Bringing rights alive! Calderside Academy Barriers to Learning report
Great work by Calderside Academy pupils to raise awareness of barriers to learning.
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Your rights
Do you know your rights? Check out this leaflet
Did you know that when adults make decisions that affect you, what’s best for you must always come first, and that your views must be taken into account? These are just some of the rights that you have under an international law called the UNCRC. Check out this leaflet from the Scottish Commissioner for Children and People to find out more about your rights.
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Having your say
Help me speak up
You have the right to take along an advocacy worker to meetings where decisions are made about you. They can help you make sure your voice is heard.