School life: getting help and advice :Cross Stitch – Education and learning

Everybody encounters problems at some point. If you have a problem at school, talking to someone is often the first step in solving it. Problems you keep to yourself can seem much bigger than they really are.

Talking to someone can help you see things in a different light. A good place to start is speaking to your parents, carers, teachers or friends. They may be able to help you resolve the problem, or suggest a solution that you hadn’t thought of.

Get confidential advice

For free and confidential help or advice, you can contact a careers adviser by phone, email, webchat or text message.

Relationships can often be a tricky subject to talk about. Problems with relationships can affect your school life, so it’s important to do something about them before they get out of hand.

There’s lots of information and advice on the web. A good place to start is the ‘Family and relationships’ section of Cross & Stitch.

Keeping healthy isn’t just important for your general well-being – it can also affect your life at school. For example, there is growing evidence that eating a healthy diet may help you to study better.

Follow the link below for advice on everything from healthy school meals and keeping fit, to staying safe in the sun and registering with a doctor.