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Keeping safe
This web page gives you information about ways to keep safe at home, on the street and from other people.Islington council, the police and other organisations are working together to make Islington a safer place.They can give advice about protecting yourself from:Street theft and phone…Keeping your information secure on the internet
Make sure you are safe online Find out how to keep your personal information safe when you are online, look at the External links section for further information.Know the facts about cannabis
The following film explains how the chemical compounds in cannabis affect your brain and the risks of smoking the super-strength form of the drug, skunk Cannabis is the most commonly used illegal drug in the world, including the UK, where it is classified as ‘Class…Kooth
Kooth is a free, safe and anonymous online counselling and emotional well-being platform available to all children and young people attending Islington secondary schools. The service provides online support and can be accessed through mobile, tablet and desktop. Log into KoothLatest vacancies and other opportunities
Check out the links below for the latest Islington youth's opportunities This page is kept up to date on a weekly basis Islington Working - register on the 'go to' site for Islington residents, to see details of vacancies in Islington and surrounding areas. Islington's…Learn and succeed
The way to prepare for the future is to get the best grades you can and stay in training and education after Year 11 During the first two or three years at secondary school you will follow the same curriculum or range of subjects as other 11…Learning and career planning
Learning and career planning go together Thinking about your career options now will help you make good decisions at the right time. It really isn’t too soon to start looking ahead!Learning disabilities or medical conditions - more information
If you have good up to date information on your disability or medical condition, you will feel well informed and able to make decisions with confidence. There are online health directories that are easy to use. National and local organisations, often charities, also provide specialist advice,…Legal highs
Legal highs, also known as psychoactive substances These are drugs that produce the same or similar effects as illegal drugs but are not banned by the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. To get around the law, they are often sold under the name of a different…Legal, financial and professional activities for primary schools
Want to find out more about working in legal, financial and professional sectors? You can find out more about a range of local employers in legal, financial and professional in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 5 - 11 at…Legal, financial and professional activities for secondary schools
Want to find out more about working in legal, financial and professional sectors? You can find out more about a range of local employers in legal, financial and professional in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 11 - 18 at…Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex or Asexual (LGBTQIA), gender-fluid, non-binary, nongender, third gender?
Not sure about your sexuality? Questioning your gender? If you have been struggling with your identity and need support to work out who you are, there are organisations that offer help and advice. You may feel alone but you're not, there are other young people…Level 4-6 Higher Education
Institutions of higher education (IHE) include universities and colleges of higher education.Many further education colleges also offer higher education (HE) course that are accredited by an IHE. Level 4 Qualifications:Certificate of Higher Education (CHE): Offered at colleges and universities on a full or part-time basis. Comparable…Level 7-8 Professional and Postgraduate
Postgraduate Level 7 qualifications include: Masters degrees such as MA, MSc, MBA Postgraduate Certificates and Diplomas, such as the Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE). Level 8 qualifications include: Doctor of Philosophy, DPhil or PhD Postgraduate qualifications: usually require a good first degree, though a degree…Lifestyle Services
Levels of good and bad health are influenced by some of the choices we make, such as smoking, how physically active we are and whether we eat a healthy diet. Healthy lifestyle services support you to identify unhealthy behaviours and find the motivation to adopt…Links to School Ofsted Inspection
During the inspection: gathering and recording evidence Inspectors will evaluate evidence relating to the achievement of specific groups of pupils and individuals, including disadvantaged pupils, the most-able pupils, and pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. Overall effectiveness: the quality and standards of education…List an Organisation, Service, or Event, in the Islington Family Directory
If your organisation or service supports children, young people and families in Islington, then we would like to hear from you. Your organisation or service can be considered for inclusion in the Family Directory if it meets one or more of the inclusion criteria. If you…Living with my family
You may want to go on living with your family. However, many people want support to move on from their family home as they reach their mid or late 20’s. Whatever age is best for you and your family there are several housing choices you…Local Authority Duties for Children and Young People with SEND
The phrase ‘Local Authorities must’ appears 188 times in the SEN Code of Practice: The broad duties for the Local Authority (or Islington Council) , summarised here, are to: Ensure that children, their parents and young people are involved in discussions and decisions about their…