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Who can I talk to at school?

If you are finding things at school hard or are having trouble concentrating or getting things done on time, you might need some extra help.

No matter what the situation, if you are finding it hard to deal with a problem help is always at hand.

In school or college there are a number of people that can help you find solutions to your situation, for example:

Designated teacher for looked after children (all schools should have them, sometimes in primary school the head teacher does this job). The designated teacher is a person in school whose job it is to make sure all children who are looked after in that school are getting the support they need. They talk to class teachers about your work and how you are getting on in class.
Your form tutor/class teacher.
A Senco will support you with your difficulties. A Senco is a specially trained teacher who works with children with special needs. Some children will have an Individual educational plan at school (IEP) which makes sure young people have the support they need at school.
Learning mentor: Somebody who is there to help young people who are having difficulties with school work or with life in school.
Teaching assistant: A person, who supports the class teacher in the classroom, sometimes can be a good person to talk to.
School counsellor: a person trained to help young people deal with issues that concern them.

Outside of school the following organisations may be able to help you.