Hi there, my name's Matt. I'm 17 and attend City Road Academy which is a large inner city school. I'm in 5th year and hope to leave for university soon. I've applied to study maths at a couple of Scottish universities and hope to get a conditional place. I'm sitting 5 highers which means I am studying most days of the week!

I guess you could call me a football nut. I'm a member of the Tartan Army, the Scottish football team's official supporters. I've been abroad to see the team and haven't missed a game at home for five years. Glutton for punishment, eh? I prefer watching the national team as there doesn't seem to be the sectarian chanting you get at other matches. I've always had trouble walking but places like football stadiums are a lot better these days in providings automatic doors, lifts and other things that make my life a little easier.

I can honestly say I've never been bullied at school. I have a great bunch of friends. I've known them since first year. I'm actually involved in peer mediation and have been a 'bully buddy' for the last two years. This means I help out with looking after some of the younger pupils , being there for them to talk through their bullying problems. I've taken some circle time sessions with my teacher as well . I guess what I say to kids being bullied is hang in there, tell someone, and it will get better . I promise .