Services in young people (169)

  1. Staying in learning

    If you are in Year 11, you must stay in some kind of education or training until at least your 18th birthday. This means if you leave full-time learning, you must take a job with training or an apprenticeship. You can read more about staying…
  2. Staying safe

    Have fun and stay safe Enjoying yourself is part of being young but you need to think about your safety too. Safe Havens are places to go if you find yourself in a difficult situation.
  3. STEM activities for primary schools

    Want to find out more about working in STEM? You can find out more about a range of local employers in STEM in the sections below.  To book free activities for young people aged 5 - 11 at your school or community group, please click…
  4. STEM activities for secondary schools

    Want to find out more about working in STEM? You can find out more about a range of local employers in STEM in the sections below.  To book free activities for young people aged 11 - 18 at your school or community group, please click…
  5. Student finance for full-time students

    Paying for studying a Higher Education (HE) course at a university or college The costs related to studying HE fall into two parts - tuition fees (study costs) and living or maintenance costs. The government provides funding to cover both these costs. The financial support…
  6. Student Finance HE

    Make sure you find out about student finance before you go to university Students in higher education (HE) are charged up to £9,250 a year to study a course, so if you're thinking about HE make sure you find out about the help you can…
  7. Study abroad

    Studying higher education (HE) abroad There are many reasons why you might want to consider studying part or all of your degree in another country. It will look good on your CV and will be particularly useful if you apply for jobs with companies that…
  8. Terrorism and violent extremists

    Terrorism is rare, however people become terrorists for all kinds of reasons  Some of the reasons for people becoming a terrorist include believing their way of life or the things they believe in are under threat, or feeling isolated or insecure. If you are worried…
  9. Think you may be pregnant? Need advice?

    You can take a free pregnancy test ... ... and talk about your choices if the test is positive, at CAMISH at Pulse T: 020 7527 1300. Lift and Pulse also offer pregnancy testing and advice on all sexual health issues. You can go to your doctor or…
  10. Travel and transport

    There are many different ways to travel using lots of different forms of transport If you want to go and explore more than your own area, you need to know how to travel around safely, on time and using the best method available. This section…
  11. Travelling safely

    Travelling in safety only needs a little planning Plan your journey by thinking about it a little before you set out. Check the times of the last bus, tube or train. Keep your valuables, like your purse, wallet or mobile out of site. Think about…
  12. Understanding vacancies

    Working out what a job advertisement is asking for is not always easy Try to identify the main skills and experience needed and match these with what you have done and are good at. If you can match yourself to a job you are more likely…
  13. University and Higher Education

    Higher Education (HE) Higher education (HE) is education for people aged 18 or over, who have successfully completed a level 3 qualification, such as A levels or level 3 BTECs. Higher education courses are offered by universities as well as many other institutions and lead…
  14. Vacancies and job search skills

    Land that job! It may take time to find – and land – the job for you, whether you are 16, 18 or older. Looking for a job can be a job in itself. It is important to keep trying, keep motivated, stay focused, organised, determined and confident. Finding, getting…
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