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In the ‘What about us?’ project, we found out that it is not always easy for young people to get their voices heard.

Young people told us that information is not always accessible or easy for them to share. We found out that student councils did not always include young people with learning difficulties. But when young people get a chance, they have great ideas for ways to make things better in schools and colleges. They told us that having a buddy can be a big help – especially when things are changing.

Young people and adults agreed that what teachers teach is important – and that how teachers teach is important. We found out that what managers think and do can make a big difference – and that schools and colleges do want to help young people.

• Find out more about these ideas, and the stories of the work the young people did in the ‘What about us?’ project, in ‘What we found out’
• Find out more about feeling better and feeling safe in ‘Feeling good about yourself’.
• Hear from young people themselves in ‘Young people’s stories’
• Find out about ‘Useful resources’.

Use these links to read:

• The full ‘What about us?’ report
• The ‘What about us?’ Need2Know briefing paper