Does he agree that working with the majority of pupils who are concerned about discipline to develop effective disciplinary practices in schools is the best way of dealing with the minority who disrupt our schools? That is a good point. In my visits to primary and secondary schools, it is clear that some of the most effective things that are happening to reduce school discipline problems involve the youngsters.For example, this week, I visited Central primary school in Inverness, where youngsters in primaries 6 and 7 operate as buddies and mentors to the younger children in the school, helping them to overcome difficulties and protecting them from bullying or any other difficulties that they might face.