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Do you want helpful information in a hurry and don’t know where to look on this website? This page is here to help. Remember that with so many live webpages, there’s loads of stuff that doesn’t get mentioned here — these are just some key issues that you might want help with, to get you started.

You can also check out other online resources — the GOV.UK website is the government’s main online guide to services with its own Education and learning area, and there’s the National Careers Service website. And finally... remember that if you are a young person working with Connexions, you can always get in touch with us.

The links below are in these groups:

General issues
Is this you? Start by looking at:
I haven’t been at school much recently — what can I do?
I’m in a mess and I want to talk it through with someone
I’ve got problems at home / at school / on the streets
I’m looking for something to do in my spare time
I’ve got a disability — who can help me?
I’ve got a learning difficulty — who can help me?
I want links to a range of websites that have been checked out for me

Getting on at school
Is this you? Start by looking at:
I’m in Year 8 or 9 and I need to know more about choosing options for Year 10/11
I want to find out about the various education options open to me from 14 to 19
I don’t understand all the different qualifications there are these days
I’ve got exams coming up
I’m waiting for my exam results

Years 12/13 and beyond...
Is this you? Start by looking at:
I know I want to go on studying after Year 11 — but what, and where?
I don’t know how to start thinking about what I could do once I reach school leaving age
I’ve got a learning difficulty or disability and I’m wondering what to do after Year 11

Higher Education
Is this you? Start by looking at:
I’m thinking about studying on past A Levels
I’m thinking about university, but I’m not sure what to study
I want to know what money I could get to support me at university

Thinking about careers
Is this you? Start by looking at:
I want to work out what would be a good career for me
I know what career I want, but I don’t know what qualifications I would need

Jobs and Apprenticeships
Is this you? Start by looking at:
I want to know what is happening to jobs and the economy locally, to help me think about careers
I want to know how to get a job
I’m looking for a job
I need to write a CV
I’m pretty sure I won’t just walk into the sort of job I want — what else can I do?
I want to know about Apprenticeships and how to get one

Page last updated 3 April 2013

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