School is a large part of your life when you are young, and it can be a really happy experience. Sometimes though you might find you have problems at school which are worrying or upsetting you. These could be about friends, homework, exams, bullying, or feeling pressure to do well. No matter what you are feeling, ChildLine is always here for you if you need support.
Going back to school
It can be really hard going back to school after the summer holidays. Not everyone looks forward to it. There might be lots of reasons why you might be worried about going back such as:
- being bullied
- finding homework difficult
- having problems at home that make it hard to concentrate
- worrying about exams
- finding it hard to make friends.
Whatever the reason, ChildLine is here for you and can help. You can contact us any time for support.
Moving schools
Moving from one school to another can be a scary time. You might be moving from primary school to secondary school, or changing schools because you have moved house. Whatever the reason for the move, you can prepare yourself and get support if you need it, to make it all go smoothly.
I’m worried about moving up to secondary school
The change from primary school to secondary school can be scary. You might be worried about:
- making friends
- finding your way around
- schoolwork and homework.
It’s natural to feel like this, even if lots of your friends are moving to the same school as you.
Hopefully you will get a chance to have a look round your new school and spend a day there. If you are able to do this, it will help you feel more confident about when you move. The receptionists in your school’s office should be able to help you if you get lost and can’t find where you are supposed to go, or you lose something like your dinner money. They can help you find your way round and also be able to help with some of the other problems you might have too.
If you are worried about anything to do with moving to secondary school, it can really help to talk to someone about how you feel. You could talk to your teacher – either your primary school teacher, or your new secondary school teacher. They will be able to help you feel happier about the move. You could also talk to your parents or carers about how you feel.
If you don’t have anyone to talk to, or don’t feel that you can talk to them about how you feel, you can always talk to ChildLine. No matter what your worry about moving schools is, we can help you.
Friends
Some people make it look easy making friends, but it isn’t always easy. Not having friends or being in a group can make you feel sad and lonely. If you are worried about making friends, or don’t have any friends at your school, talking about it to someone can help. Read more advice about friends
Being bullied?
If you are being bullied you may feel alone and not know where to turn. If you are being bullied at school, it can make each day at school difficult and worrying.
No one has the right to hurt you or make you feel bad, and if you are being bullied you don’t have to put up with it.
You can speak to ChildLine anytime if you are being bullied and want to talk about it. We can help you if you are being bullied at school,outside of school, if you are feeling down or lonely, or if you are havingproblems with friends.
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I’m too scared to go to school – what should I do?
No one has the right to stop you from going to school. If you are worried about bullying, school work or making new friends, talking to someone about how you feel can really help.
Try taking a quiet moment to talk to someone you trust and tell them about the problem. That could be a teacher or someone else you feel comfortable talking to. They can get in touch with your school and work out a way to help you.
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Homework and exams
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I’m moving house and worried about leaving all my friends
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