The following links will provide young people with a range of information about where they can obtain advice and support, the activities available in the area and financial help available for further and higher education study, and work based learning.
Connexions:
Connexions is the government's support service for all young people aged 13 to 19 in England. For more information visit the Connexions website
General information for young people:
For information on student organisations, youth centres, youth projects and the Children's Advocacy Service visit the young people pages on the council website.
Educational opportunities for young people abroad:
Useful websites may be found on the educational and related European opportunities pages on the council website.
Financial support for Higher education students:
Support for students aged 16 and over:
School transport:
For more information about home to school transport and sustainable travel to school, visit the school transport pages on the council website.
Learner support fund:
Further Education, sixth form colleges and school sixth forms hold learner support funds, which they can use to help students of sixth form age experiencing hardship.
If you wish to apply for support from the fund you should contact the student services office of the college or school you are attending.