Exams
Exam Stress with Mental Health Foundation
Mental Health Foundation shares some tips and advice for looking after your stress levels during exams.
Tips for Coping with Exam Stress
Information for young people on understanding exam stress and where to go for support.
Getting Your Results – What’s Next?
How to deal with getting your exam results – and what to do if you don’t get the results you…
SQA Appeals 2024
Information about the new SQA appeals process for the academic year 2023/2024.
Where to Get Help and Support with Results
If you’ve got questions about your results, didn’t get the results you need or are worried about what your next…
How to Talk to Your Parents or Carers About Exam Results
Nervous about how your parents or carers might react to your exam results? Here’s how to chat to them.
How to Deal With Exam Results Jealousy
Jealous of your friends exam results? Or upset you didn’t do as well as you thought? Young Scot gives you…
Your First Job
Understanding Your Payslip
Not quite sure what all the amounts on your payslip mean? We’ve got a handy guide to help you make…
National Minimum Wage
An employer must pay their workers a minimum amount as defined by law. This is called the National Minimum Wage.
Career Advice
What You Need to Know About Visiting a Careers Adviser
If you’re wondering what the future looks like for you, you can chat through your options with a Skills Development…
Apprenticeships
Kickstart your career with an apprenticeship. Find information on Foundation, Modern and Graduate apprenticeships. Search and apply for apprenticeships at…
My World of Work
Visit the My World of Work website for advice and information to help you on your career journey. Packed full…
5 Top Tips to Prepare for an Interview
You’ve got yourself an interview but how do you prepare? Read this article for five top tips to help you…
4 Ways to Get Careers Advice in Scotland
Choosing the first or next steps in your career whether it’s after school, college, or university, or changing jobs or…
School
A Shy Person’s Guide to Making Friends at School
Many of us struggle to talk to new people, but meeting new people doesn’t have to be scary. Have a…
Time Management Techniques
Have a look at our tips and techniques on prioritising tasks and managing your time.
Find Out More About Equally Safe at School
Equally Safe at School is a brand new resource designed for high schools in Scotland in line with the Scottish…
College and University
Access to College and University
In Scotland, we all have a right to primary & secondary education, but we should also be able to access…
A Guide to Applying for Student Funding
Studying at college or university can be expensive, but SAAS are there to help. You just need to apply!
Mental Health Tips for Uni Students
A group of students from the University teamed up with the Mental Health Foundation to curate a social media campaign…
Security Advice for Students
Starting at university or college is an ideal time to review your cyber security and be aware of potential cyber…