Young People 13-15

Information for
Children & Young People
aged 13 to 15 

If you or someone else is in danger right now call 999

Worried about something? You are not alone. You can talk to an adult you trust.
This could be a teacher, a school nurse, a social worker, a police officer or someone in your family you know well.
You could say:
“I’m worried about something”“Something is happening I don’t like”“Can I talk to you in private”
Fife School Nurse Health Hub

Can meet you in school or somewhere else of your choosing to support your health & wellbeing and help find the right service for you.

Childline

You can call anytime 24/7 free 0800 1111 or go to www.childline.org.uk
You can call them, chat online, or look at info made just for children and young people.

Police Scotland

You can call the Police Scotland non-emergency line 101

Top Tips to Stay Safe 

  • Always tell a trusted adult where you are going.
  • Never go anywhere with a stranger, even if they seem nice.
  • Use the buddy system – stay with friends or family you trust.
  • If someone makes you feel scared or uncomfortable, say no, get away, and tell someone.
Trusted Adults can be
  • Parents or guardians
  • Teachers or school staff
  • Police officers

Top Tips to Stay Safe Online

  • Never meet someone who you talk to online if you don’t know them in real life.
  • Don’t talk to people you don’t know in real life online.
  • Tell a parent, carer or trusted adult about what you see and who you speak to online.
  • Never share your full name, address, phone number, school name, pictures or passwords.
  • If someone says something mean or creepy, block them and tell an adult.
  • Only use apps, games, or websites that your parents or carers say are okay.

Helpful contacts and websites


CEOP Safety Centre

This is where you can report someone online if they make you feel uncomfortable.

Clued Up Project

Substance use support for young people in Fife. Visit the website or call 01592 858248

Fife Alcohol and Social Care – Think Again

With input from young people, Fife’s Alcohol and Drug Partnership are asking young people to think again about casual or occasional drug use.

LGBT Youth Scotland

LGBT Youth Scotland offers a live chat service for LGBTQ+ young people aged 13-25, and those questioning their identity by going to the website. 0131 555 3940 info@lgbtyouth.org.uk

NSPCC

Help and advice for children and young people dealing with bullying & cyberbullying.

Safe Space

Supporting survivors of sexual childhood abuse. Safe Space has 30 years of experience in helping people find the courage to begin to heal, strength to take the next step and a voice to challenge their past. If you are aged 12-17 years old and would like to refer yourself for 1:1 counselling please complete the online form or contact them to find out more. Call 01383 739084 or email ccontact@safespace.co.uk or visit Safe Space

Safeline

The facts, knowledge and possibilities smoking, drinking alcohol or taking drugs.

SHOUT

Is a free, confidential, 24/7 Text support service for anyone in the UK who is struggling to cope. To start a conversation text the word “Shout” to 85258. Trained Shout volunteers are here to listen at any time of day or night and messages won’t appear on your phone bill.

ThinkUKnow

Fun videos and games for different age groups that help explain online safety.

Young Scot Relationships

Information and advice for young people about dealing with relationships.

If you or someone else is in danger right now call 999

Worried about something? You are not alone. You can talk to an adult you trust.
This could be a teacher, a school nurse, a social worker, a police officer or someone in your family you know well.
You could say:
“I’m worried about something”“Something is happening I don’t like”“Can I talk to you in private”
Fife School Nurse Health Hub

Can meet you in school or somewhere else of your choosing to support your health & wellbeing and help find the right service for you.

Childline

You can call anytime 24/7 free 0800 1111 or go to www.childline.org.uk
You can call them, chat online, or look at info made just for children and young people.

Police Scotland

You can call the Police Scotland non-emergency line 101

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