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Mental Wellbeing in Pregnancy
Pregnancy can be a really happy and exciting time but can also bring some challenges to your mental wellbeing as you adjust to the physical and emotional changes that you are going through. More than 1 in 10 women (and many men) experience some mental…Money for learning 16-18
If you are starting college or a sixth form course, there may be bursaries or other funds to help you Ask in your school or college about Learner Bursaries, travel concessions and other financial help. Schools and colleges have funds to help students who can’t…Money to help full-time students
Check out the range of help below Family benefits – make sure your family is aware of all the benefits they can claim such as Child Benefit and Child Tax Credit or Universal Credit or call these helplines: Child Benefit - 0300 200 3100/textphone 0300 200 3103 Child Tax…Money, benefits and debt
Debt and Money Advice Services for Islington ResidentsAre you struggling with debt or money worries?Are things like benefit changes and increasing food and fuel prices affecting your income? Lots of organisations in Islington and nearby can help you free of charge. They can give you…More about the Islington Youth Council
What is the Youth Council? The Youth Council was set up by Islington Council in 2011 to give local young people a voice. The current Youth Council was elected in February 2020, and over 5000 11 to 17 year olds in Islington cast their vote. The…More about your choices in education and training after Year 11
At the end of Year 11 you must stay in learning until at least your 18th birthday This doesn't mean you must stay in school. You can choose an option to suit you from the following choices. Full-time course - if you are thinking about…More information on choosing subjects and courses in Year 8 or Year 9
It’s important to choose your options carefully Before you can make your decisions there are some steps you need to take: Think about yourself - subjects you like or dislike, do or don’t do well in Think about careers and what you want to do…More information on your options at the end of Year 11
Thinking about your options after Year 11? Your main choices are: a full-time course an apprenticeship or job with recognised training self employment. Investigate all the choices, see what is available and how these fit in with your career ideas. Students completing year 11 must…Mouth Hygiene / Oral Health
Good oral health is important to good overall health as it allows people to eat, speak and socialise without pain or embarrassment. Maintaining a healthy mouth and teeth is linked to quality of life and is an important part of active aging. Oral health is…Moving in and out of Islington - Children with Education, Health and Care Plans
Moving to Islington If a young person has an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, and their family are moving into Islington, it is helpful for parents and carers to contact the Special Education Team as early as possible. The Team can then advise them…Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
What is MASH? A national Multi‐Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) programme began in 2011 following the successful development of a model in Devon. According to an evaluation by the University of Greenwich, the turn-around time for child protection cases judged as high or complex needs has…Need advice and help with career options?
Your teachers and advisers in school can help Some schools and colleges have careers information and access to online careers websites. See also Planning your future. You can also contact: the Progress Team is a good place to start. You can meet an adviser at centres…Need advice on a drug, alcohol, gambling or other addiction in your family?
Here are local organisations that can help such as: Islington Young People's Drug and Alcohol Service (IYPDAS) There are also other helplines and websites which can offer advice and support: Adfam for families affected by drugs and alcohol Al-Anon supports young people affected by a problem drinker Alcohol…Need more information about the police, court or crime?
For information about what happens if you are stopped by the police or go to court, or if you are affected by a crime ... ... look at these websites: The Mix has information on what happens if you break the law, crime prevention and what to…Need more information and advice about your rights?
You will find information and advice from local organisations such as a law centre or Citizens Advice There is also a lot of information online Check out some of the websites below, or for local services, look at the Related services links on this page. Equality and…Need more information or advice about your rights if you are in care?
If you are in care, there are organisations that can give you advice on your rights and people who can help you Local services The Children’s Active Involvement Service is for all children who have social workers or who are looked after. You can contact them if…Need more information or advice if you are a refugee or asylum seeker?
There are local services that can provide advice and support for young asylum seekers and refugees: DePaul can help with accommodation for young people who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. T: 020 7278 4224. Islington Law Centre can provide advice on asylum, immigration…Need some advice and help with career and education choices?
Your teachers and advisers in school can help with information and advice You can also: look at the Related services section for further information or advice. contact the Progress Team to see an adviser at Islington's youth hubs call the National Careers Service helpline 0800 100 900…