Health and welfare issues
Physical punishment
Find out about the legal restrictions on using physical punishment on children and young people.
Bullying
Find out how to help your child if they are being bullied or are possibly bullying others.
Smoking
Find out more about smoking and ways to help your child quit.
Alcohol
Practical information and advice on helping your child deal with alcohol.
Safe use of the internet
Read more about safe use of the internet for your child.
Sex and relationships education
Find out about sex and relationships education in Scottish schools.
Drugs
Read more about drugs and drug education in Scottish schools.
Healthy eating
Find out about healthy eating and your child.
Fitness
Find out about the benefits of regular physical activity for your child.
Health and safety on school trips
Find out how you can make sure that school trips are safe and healthy experiences for all concerned.
Emotional health
Read more about your child's emotional health and how to support them in difficult times.
Schools (Nutrition and Health Promotion) (Scotland) Act
The Schools (Health Promotion and Nutrition) (Scotland) Bill became an Act on 19 April 2007. The new Act will help young people to establish healthy eating habits and encourage them to adopt healthy lifestyles.
Find out how the Scottish Government will be commencing different parts of the Act over the coming year.