leavinghome.info | The on-line guide to leaving home and housing for young people in Scotland

- Pupil's Quiz! (to be done AFTER lesson on housing/homelessness)

Essential Information
(this must be completed before answering the quiz questions)

Location:

Scotland is divided into 32 local authorities or councils. Do you know which are you are in? If you're not sure, ask your teacher. They work for the local authority so they'll definitely know.

School:

Please select your school from the drop down list.

Unique identification code:

When you completed this quiz before your leaving home and housing lesson you were given a unique identification code. Please type this in here. If you've not done the quiz before or if you've not kept a record of your unique code, leave this box blank.

Quiz Questions

1. Add 3 things to the list below that you have to think about when you're leaving home

1. Finding a place to stay
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2. True or false?	True	False
the average age for leaving home in Scotland in 22
if you're on benefits you don't have to worry about paying rent
there are huge waiting lists for council houses, you need to apply early
if you're pregnant and over 16 it's really easy to get a council house
Shelter's free housing advice helpline is only for people who are homeless

3. When are you legally allowed to leave home?		16 17 18
4. In which of these situations is someone homeless? (tick as many as you think are correct)		they have no choice but to sleep rough their parents are threatening to kick them out at the end of the month and they have nowhere to go they don't feel safe where they live because of violence or abuse at home but nobody is threatening to kick them out or asking them to leave they're staying on their sister's sofa but she wants them to leave soon they live with a step parent and they argue all the time
5. You had a huge row with your mum a couple of weeks ago and she threw you out, telling you not to come back. You've been staying at your friend's place since then but they want you to move out today. Where would you go for help?
6. You’re 16 and you’ve been kicked out of the house. And, unbelievably, your mum has changed the locks. You’ve no family you can stay with just now, but a friend’s mum has said you can stay for a day or so until you can get sorted. What, under the law, do the council have to do for you?		nothing - it's up to you to sort it out give you advice and information on how to get things sorted out give you advice and find you a temporary place to stay give you advice, find you temporary accommodation and offer you a permanent house, but it might not be for a while or in an area of your choosing let you choose where you want to stay and move in when you need to
7. What do you know about the following organisations/helplines/websites?		Childline Citizens Advice Bureau www.leavinghome.info Shelter's free housing advice helpline Roof Aid Centre Library Housing Department at the Council Young Scot Info Line
8. What age do you think you'll leave home at?
9. How do you feel about leaving home and having your own place?
10. Since having some sessions on leaving home, housing and homelessness would you say (tick all that apply to you):		It's made me think differently about people who are homeless It's made me think differently about when I'll leave home and how I'll prepare I learned new stuff about where I can get advice and information if I need it It was interesting, but none of it really applies to me It was dull, I learned nothing - it was a waste of time

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