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Education |
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| ACEG | |
| The Association for Careers Education and Guidance - includes news, on-line resources and links to other sites | |
| Website: | www.aceg.org.uk |
| Aim Higher | |
| Information on the benefits of Higher Education. | |
| Website: | www.aimhigher.ac.uk |
| Aimhigher Derbyshire | |
| Local information and advice about HE. | |
| Website: |
www.aimhigher.ac.uk/sites/derbyshire_holding_ site/i_am_a_young_person/index.cfm |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Everything you need to know about becoming an apprentice! | |
| Website: | www.apprenticeships.org.uk |
| BBC Schools | |
| Help with revising for Key Stage 3 tests and GCSEs. | |
| Website: | www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revision |
| BBC Schools - parents | |
| Tips on how you can help and information about homework clubs | |
| Website: |
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/parents/work/secondary/ homework/homework_help.shtml |
| Careers Advice | |
| Search for part-time courses in the UK. | |
| Website: |
http://careersadvice.direct.gov.uk/findacours e/ |
| Careersoft | |
| Guidance software provider | |
| Website: | www.careersoft.co.uk |
| Cascaid | |
| Guidance software publisher | |
| Website: | www.cascaid.co.uk |
| Childline | |
| Offer advice on revision and how to beat exam stress. | |
| Website: |
www.childline.org.uk/info/life/pages/homework exams.aspx |
| Connexions Direct - homework | |
| Advice on how to tackle homework and revision. | |
| Website: |
www.connexions-direct.com/index.cfm?catalogue ContentID=291&pid=83&render=detailedArticle |
| Connexions Direct - qualifications | |
| Information about qualifications. | |
| Website: | www.connexions-direct.com/index.cfm?pid=10 |
| Connexions Direct - truancy | |
| Information about missing school. | |
| Website: |
www.connexions-direct.com/index.cfm?pid=130&c atalogueContentID=1061 |
| CRAC | |
| The National Institute of Careers Education and Counselling - includes publications, research and development, staff development and links to other sites | |
| Website: | www.crac.org.uk/nicec/nicec.htm |
| CSkills | |
| Information about the Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment. | |
| Website: | www.cbediploma.co.uk/students/index.aspx |
| Derbyshire and Derby City Parent Partnership | |
| Local Parent Partnership service offering information, advice and support for parents of children and young people who have been excluded from school or have special educational needs. | |
| Helpline: | 01246 273 154 or 01332 641 414 |
| DFES | |
| Statistical information on education and skills | |
| Website: | www.dfes.gov.uk/trends |
| DfES - Student Support | |
| Information for students in England and Wales who want to go into HE plus information on the financial support available to students with disabilities. | |
| Website: | www.dfes.gov.uk/studentsupport |
| DfES Financial Help | |
| Information on money for transport, dance and drama awards, studying away from home, EMA, childcare and extra support when you need it | |
| Website: | http://moneytolearn.direct.gov.uk |
| Direct.gov - attending school | |
| Information about school attendance and absence. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Schoolslearninga nddevelopment/YourChildsWelfareAtSchool/DG_066966 |
| Direct.gov - coursework | |
| Information and advice on how to go about doing your coursework. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/14T o19/Courseworkandexams/DG_066228 |
| Direct.gov - Diplomas | |
| National website for the Diplomas. | |
| Website: | www.direct.gov.uk/diplomas |
| Direct.gov - going to university or college | |
| Advice on starting at a university or college. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/Uni versityAndHigherEducation/LifeAtUniversityOrCollege/index.htm |
| Direct.gov - HE qualifications | |
| Information about higher education qualifications. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/Uni versityAndHigherEducation/DecidingWhereToStudy/DG_4016991 |
| Direct.gov - helping your child | |
| Information about homework, coursework and revision | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Schoolslearninga nddevelopment/HelpingYourChildToLearn/DG_4016914 |
| Direct.gov - job seekers allowance | |
| Information about jobseekers allowance. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/Bene fitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/Employedorlookingforwork/DG_10018757 |
| Direct.gov - national curriculum | |
| Information about what your teenager has to study at school. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Schoolslearninga nddevelopment/ExamsTestsAndTheCurriculum/index.htm |
| Direct.gov - rights for disabled people | |
| Information about rights in learning for disabled people. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/Education AndTraining/DG_4001076 |
| Direct.gov - student life | |
| Information about HE and student life. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/Uni versityAndHigherEducation/index.htm |
| Direct.gov - studying abroad | |
| Information about studying at a university abroad. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/BritonsLivingAbroad/Educ ationAndJobs/DG_071571 |
| Erasmus | |
| Information and support on studying part of your course abroad and foreign exchange programmes. | |
| Website: | www.erasmus.ac.uk |
| E-skills | |
| Information from the sector skillls council about the IT and telecoms sector | |
| Website: | www.e-skills.com/Diploma-in-IT/Learners/2313 |
| Fast Tomato | |
| An interactive website that some schools use to help you plan your career and your next step. | |
| Website: | www.fasttomato.com |
| Financial Services Skills Council | |
| Information about the Diploma in Business, Administration and Finance. | |
| Website: | www.baf-diploma.org.uk |
| Fulbright Commission | |
| Opportunities to study in the USA. | |
| Website: |
www.fulbright.co.uk/study-in-the-us/undergrad uate-study |
| Gap Year | |
| Includes details of gap year jobs, volunteering, transport, visas and more. | |
| Website: | www.gapyear.com |
| Go Gap Year | |
| Essential advice for gap year travellers. | |
| Website: | www.gogapyear.com |
| Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority | |
| A standards setting body for the hair, beauty, nails and spa industries. It acts as a central point of contact for careers and pathway information. | |
| Website: | www.habia.org |
| Homework Elephant | |
| Links to different resources to use for homework. | |
| Website: | www.homeworkelephant.co.uk |
| Hot Courses | |
| Search for courses, get study advice and enter competitions. | |
| Website: | www.hcstuff.com |
| ICG | |
| The Institute of Careers Guidance - includes news, job vacancies, becoming a careers adviser, policy case studies and links to other sites | |
| Website: | www.icg-uk.org |
| J Weston Trust | |
| Grants available to 11 - 25 year olds living in Duffield and S.W. Derbyshire (see site for map) both for individuals or community groups to pursue career or personal development ideas. | |
| Website: | www.jwestontrust.co.uk |
| Lattitude | |
| Worldwide volunteering opportunities. | |
| Website: | www.lattitude.org.uk |
| Miss Your Mum | |
| Advice for students and people leaving home on renting, money, rights, health, safety and help in a crisis. | |
| Website: | www.missyourmum.com |
| National Extension College | |
| Accredited distance learning courses. | |
| Website: | www.nec.ac.uk |
| National Union of Students (NUS) | |
| Information about student life including housing advice and how to get a student union card. | |
| Website: | www.nus.org.uk |
| Not going to uni | |
| Information to help young people make informed decisions about their future by showing the opportunities that exist outside of university. | |
| Website: | www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/ |
| Open College for the Arts | |
| Distance learning courses in art and design. | |
| Website: | www.oca-uk.com |
| Open University | |
| Distance learning higher education courses. | |
| Website: | www.open.ac.uk |
| Parents Centre - homework | |
| Advice on how much homework your son or daughter should be doing. | |
| Website: |
www.parentscentre.gov.uk/educationandlearning /whatchildrenlearn/learningathomeoutsideschool/homework/ |
| Parents centre - special needs | |
| Advice on education and learning for children with special needs. | |
| Website: |
www.parentscentre.gov.uk/educationandlearning /specialneeds |
| People 1st | |
| Information about the Diploma in Hospitality. | |
| Website: | www.hospitalitydiploma.co.uk/learners/ |
| Ploteus | |
| Information about living and studying in an EU country. | |
| Website: |
http://ec.europa.eu/ploteus/home.jsp?language =en |
| Progressions | |
| Guidance software publisher | |
| Website: | www.progressions.co.uk |
| Prospects | |
| Find out what you could do after your degree — go to Careers advice and What do Graduates do? for information on the destinations of 2006 engineering and building management graduates. | |
| Website: | www.prospects.ac.uk |
| Push | |
| An independent guide to student life and useful facts about each university. | |
| Website: | www.push.co.uk |
| QCA | |
| Guidance on careers education and its relationship with PHSE and work related learning | |
| Website: | www.qca.org.uk |
| SEMTA | |
| Information from the sector skills council for science, engineering and manufacturing technologies about engineering careers and qualifications. | |
| Website: | www.engineeringdiploma.com/students.aspx |
| Skill | |
| Information for disabled people on looking for work and going to university. | |
| Website: | www.skill.org.uk |
| Helpline: | 0800 328 5050 |
| Skillset | |
| Information about the Diploma in Creative and Media. | |
| Website: | www.skillset.org/qualifications/diploma/ |
| Springboard | |
| Information on HE courses, careers and gap year. | |
| Website: | www.springboard.co.uk |
| Student Loans | |
| Key information on student loans | |
| Website: | www.slc.co.uk |
| UCAS | |
| Site of the central organisation that processes applications of full-time applicants to higher education in the UK | |
| Website: | www.ucas.com |
| Helpline: | 0870 112 2211 |
| UCAS course search | |
| Search through thousands of higher education courses. | |
| Website: | www.ucas.ac.uk/students/coursesearch |
| UCAS Stamford Test | |
| Ideas about what subjects to study. | |
| Website: |
www.ucas.ac.uk/students/beforeyouapply/whatto study/stamfordtest |
| UCAS student advice | |
| Information about being a student. | |
| Website: | www.ucas.ac.uk/beforeyougo |
| UKCOSA | |
| Information and advice about studying abraod including sources of funding and links to country-specific websites. | |
| Website: | www.ukcosa.org.uk/student/ukstudent/index.php |
| You go further | |
| A website for students with online forums and information about going to university. | |
| Website: | www.yougofurther.co.uk |
| Your future - East Midlands | |
| Details of higher education courses in the East Midlands. | |
| Website: | www.yourfuture-eastmidlands.co.uk |
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Free time |
| Arts Derbyshire | |
| Information about arts groups and events across Derby City and Derbyshire. | |
| Website: | www.artsderbyshire.org.uk |
| BBC Blast | |
| Information, advice and inspiration from a team of online art film, music dance and writing experts that you can contact through message boards. | |
| Website: | www.bbc.co.uk/blast |
| Clubs for Young People | |
| A voluntary youth organisation that promotes involvement, enjoyment and achievement for all young people. | |
| Website: | www.clubsforyoungpeople.org.uk/youngpeople |
| Derby City Council Leisure Centres | |
| Lists leisure centres in Derby City. | |
| Website: |
www.derby.gov.uk/leisureculture/sports/sports facilities |
| Derby City Council Youth Service | |
| Organise activities for young people. | |
| Website: |
www.derby.gov.uk/educationlearning/youthservi ce |
| Derby City Libraries | |
| Find you local library in Derby City. | |
| Website: |
http://www.derby.gov.uk/LeisureCulture/Librar ies/Findyourlocallibrary/ |
| Derby CVS | |
| Includes an online directory of local volunteering opportunities. | |
| Website: | www.cvsderby.co.uk |
| Derbyshire County Council Youth Service | |
| The Youth Service organise activities for young people. | |
| Website: | www.derbyshire.gov.uk/education/youth_service |
| Derbyshire County Leisure Centres | |
| Contact details for the district councils if you want to find out where your nearest leisure centre is. | |
| Website: |
www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/council_works/o ther_councils/district_and_boroughs/default.asp |
| Derbyshire County Libraries | |
| Find your local library in Derbyshire. | |
| Website: |
www.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/libraries/find_ your_local_library/default.asp |
| Derbyshire Sport | |
| Find local sports clubs in and around Derbyshire. | |
| Website: | www.derbyshiresport.co.uk |
| Disability Sport | |
| Information on opportunities and participation in sport for people with disabilities. | |
| Website: | www.disabilitysport.org.uk |
| Do It | |
| Database of over 1,000 volunteering opportunities. | |
| Website: | www.do-it.org.uk |
| Duke of Edinburgh Awards | |
| Information about the Duke of Edinburgh's award scheme and how to get involved. | |
| Website: | www.dofe.org |
| English Federation of Disability Sport | |
| A national body responsible for developing sport for people with disabilities. | |
| Website: | www.efds.net |
| Fleet-arts | |
| Arts projects across mid-Derbyshire. | |
| Website: | www.fleet-arts.org |
| Global Vision International | |
| Volunteering opportunities throughout the world. | |
| Website: | www.gvi.co.uk |
| High Peak Arts | |
| Arts activities in the High Peak area. | |
| Website: | www.highpeakarts.org |
| Meadow Hall Shopping Cent | |
| Information about the shops and events at the Sheffield shopping centre | |
| Website: | www.meadowhall.co.uk/website |
| Quad | |
| The centre for arts and film in Derby. | |
| Website: | www.derbyquad.co.uk |
| Source of the Peak | |
| Information about activities and things to do in the High peak area. | |
| Website: | www.sourceofthepeak.co.uk |
| Sport England | |
| The latest news on sport and information about funding. | |
| Website: | www.sportengland.org |
| St John's Ambulance | |
| Learn first aid with St John's Ambulance and put it into practice. | |
| Website: | www.sja.org.uk/volunteering/cadets |
| The Stuff | |
| Information about clubs, groups, events and support services in Derbyshire for young disabled people, aged 16-25. | |
| Website: | www.thestuff.org.uk |
| TooDoo | |
| TooDoo aims to make it easier for 11 to 19-year-olds to find out about things to do and places to go in Derbyshire. | |
| Website: | www.derbyshire.gov.uk/toodoo |
| vinspired | |
| Information about volunteering plus a seaqrchable database of volunteering opportunities. | |
| Website: | www.vinspired.com |
| Whats on when | |
| Search to find events in your area. | |
| Website: | www.whatsonwhen.com |
| Young People's Trust | |
| Fact and action sheets to download from the website of the Young People Trust for the Environment | |
| Website: | www.yptenc.org.uk |
| You're Able | |
| Lots of information for disabled people including shopping. | |
| Website: | www.youreable.com |
| Youth Information | |
| The information toolkit for young people. | |
| Website: | www.youthinformation.com |
| Youth Music | |
| Help and support for young people in music. | |
| Website: | www.youthmusic.org.uk |
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Housing |
| Connexions Direct - homeless | |
| Information about being homeless. | |
| Website: | www.connexions-direct.com/index.cfm?pid=115 |
| Connexions Direct - housing | |
| Housing advcie for young people. | |
| Website: |
www.connexions-direct.com/index.cfm?go=housin g |
| Derby City Council | |
| Information about housing support for disabled people. | |
| Website: |
www.derby.gov.uk/healthsocialcare/disabilitie s |
| Derby City Council - housing offices | |
| Contact details for local housing offices in Derby City. | |
| Website: |
www.derby.gov.uk/CouncilGovernmentDemocracy/C ouncils/CouncilTaxAndFinance/Councilofficesandopeningtimes.htm |
| Derby City Social Services | |
| Help in an emergency if you live in Derby between 5pm and 9am. | |
| Helpline: | 01332 717 777 |
| Derby Homefinder | |
| Offers help to find affordable accommodation in Derby. | |
| Website: | www.derbyhomefinder.org |
| Derbyshire County Council | |
| Find social services area offices for help and with housing and supported accommodation for disabled people. | |
| Website: |
www.derbyshire.gov.uk/applications/dotnet/are a_offices/a_to_z.aspx |
| Derbyshire County Council - housing offices | |
| Contact details for housing services across the county. | |
| Website: |
www.derbyshire.gov.uk/business/business_prope rty/ |
| Derbyshire Housing Aid | |
| Information, advice and support with housing, homelessness, debt and benefits. Includes an accommodation seeking service. | |
| Helpline: | 01332 287 850 |
| Direct.gov | |
| Information about financial support for disabled people. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/disabledpeople/financial support/esa/dg_10020535 |
| Direct.gov - housing for disabled people | |
| Information about home and housing options for disabled people. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/disabledpeople/homeandho usingoptions/index.htm |
| Direct.gov - money | |
| Information about money and benefits. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/inde x.htm |
| NACRO | |
| Housing for ex-offenders and other vulnerable homeless people. | |
| Website: | www.nacro.org.uk |
| Shelter | |
| Help and advice from the housing and homelessness charity. | |
| Website: | www.shelter.org.uk |
| Helpline: | 0808 800 4444 |
| South Derbyshire Home Finder | |
| Offers help to find affordable housing in South Derbyshire. | |
| Website: | www.southderbyshirehomefinder.org.uk |
| YMCA Derbyshire | |
| Provides supported accommodation for people who are homeless and vulnerable. | |
| Website: | www.ymcaderbyshire.org.uk |
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Money |
| Adult Learning Grant | |
| Information about the Adult Learning Grant. | |
| Website: | www.direct.gov.uk/alg |
| Care to Learn | |
| Find out more about how your childcare can be paid for so you can carry on learning. | |
| Website: | www.direct.gov.uk/caretolearn |
| Helpline: | 0845 600 2809 |
| Child Benefit Helpline | |
| Help and advice on Child benefit claims. | |
| Helpline: | 0845 302 1444 |
| Citizenship Foundation - money | |
| A guide to basic finance. | |
| Website: | http://money.citizenshipfoundation.org.uk |
| Connexions Direct - bank account advice | |
| Advice about opening a bank account. | |
| Website: |
www.connexions-direct.com/index.cfm?pid=141&c atalogueContentID=528 |
| Connexions Direct - money | |
| Information about managing money. | |
| Website: | www.connexions-direct.com/index.cfm?pid=136 |
| Consumer Direct | |
| Offers practical advice to consumers including information about borrowing money. | |
| Website: | www.consumerdirect.gov.uk |
| Derby City Council Money Advice | |
| Free and confidential advice but only for people who live in Derby. Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm and friday 8.30am to 4pm. | |
| Helpline: | 01332 256 550 |
| Derbyshire County Council | |
| Wefare Rights helpline offering advice on benefits and money problems. Open 11am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. | |
| Helpline: | 0845 120 2985 |
| Direct.gov - benefits | |
| Information about benefits you may be entitled to. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/Bene fitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/index.htm |
| Direct.gov - bursary map | |
| Help with finding what bursaries are available for higher education. | |
| Website: | http://bursarymap.direct.gov.uk/ |
| Direct.gov - child benefit | |
| Information about Child Benefit | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/TaxC reditsandChildBenefit/Childbenefits/index.htm |
| Helpline: | 0845 302 1444 |
| Direct.gov - council tax benefit | |
| Information about council tax benefit. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/Bene fitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/On_a_low_income/DG_10018923 |
| Direct.gov - direct payments | |
| Information about direct payments for disabled people. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/Financial Support/Introductiontofinancialsupport/DG_10016128 |
| Direct.gov - disabled support | |
| Information about support for disabled people | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/Financial Support/DG_10020535 |
| Direct.gov - discretionary support funds | |
| Information about discretionary support funds. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/Adu ltLearning/FinancialHelpForAdultLearners/DG_10033131 |
| Direct.gov - finance for disabled students | |
| Information about financial support for disabled students. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/Education AndTraining/HigherEducation/DG_10035904 |
| Direct.gov - housing benefit | |
| Information about housing benefit. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/Bene fitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/On_a_low_income/DG_10018926 |
| Direct.gov - income support | |
| Information about income support. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/Bene fitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/On_a_low_income/DG_10018708 |
| Direct.gov - tax and NI | |
| Information for young people about paying income tax and National Insurance. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/Money/TaxesA ndYou/index.htm |
| Direct.gov ALG | |
| Information about the Adult Learning Grant. | |
| Website: | www.direct.gov.uk/alg |
| Direct.gov Child Benefit | |
| Information about Child Benefit. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/TaxC reditsandChildBenefit/Childbenefits/index.htm |
| EMA and Care to Learn | |
| For information on the Education Maintenance Allowance, Care to Learn and Dance and Drama Awards. | |
| Website: | www.direct.gov.uk/moneytolearn |
| Helpline: | 0800 121 8989 |
| Healthy Start | |
| Advice and support for mums under 18 on a low income. | |
| Website: | www.healthystart.nhs.uk |
| HM Revenue and Customs | |
| Informationabout tax, benefits and credits. | |
| Website: | www.hmrc.gov.uk |
| Jobcentre Plus | |
| Help and advice on making a benefit claim. | |
| Website: | www.direct.gov.uk/jobseekers |
| Money Basics | |
| Simple, clear and independent information about money. | |
| Website: | www.moneybasics.co.uk |
| National Debtline | |
| Advice on how to deal withdebt problems. Mon-Fri 9am to 9pm, Sat 9.30am to 1pm. | |
| Helpline: | 0808 808 4000 |
| NHS Student Grants | |
| Find out about and apply for NHS student funding. | |
| Website: | www.nhsstudentgrants.co.uk |
| Scholarship Search | |
| Help with planning and organising your student finances. | |
| Website: | www.scholarship-search.org.uk |
| Student Finance | |
| Sections on help from the government, help from universities and colleges, the costs of going into higher education and how to apply for financial help. | |
| Website: | www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance |
| Student Finance England | |
| Apply for student finance online. | |
| Website: | www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance |
| Student Finance England Helpline | |
| Helpline Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5.30pm. | |
| Helpline: | 0845 300 50 90 |
| Tax matters | |
| Information about taxation and public services. | |
| Website: | www.taxmatters.hmrc.gov.uk |
| UCAS - money | |
| Learn how to manage your money successfully. | |
| Website: |
www.ucas.com/students/studentfinance/managing _money |
| Uniburse | |
| A site which gives information about bursaries at many universities | |
| Website: | www.uniburse.com |
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Travel |
| 16-25 Railcard | |
| Save a third on rail fares. | |
| Website: | www.16-25railcard.co.uk |
| B_Line | |
| Derbyshire student card website with information about the card, travel discounts and bullying. | |
| Website: | www.derbyshire.gov.uk/b_line/travel |
| British Transport Police | |
| How to stay safe when travelling by train. | |
| Website: |
www.btp.police.uk/passengers/advice_and_infor mation/travel_wise.aspx |
| Connexions Direct - driving | |
| Information and advice about learning to drive. | |
| Website: | www.connexions-direct.com/index.cfm?pid=168 |
| Connexions Direct - travelling abroad | |
| Information and advice about travelling abroad. | |
| Website: | www.connexions-direct.com/index.cfm?pid=169 |
| Derby Bus | |
| Bus routes and timetables for public transport in Derby and Derbyshire. | |
| Website: | www.derbybus.info |
| Derbyshire County Council | |
| Transport for disabled people across the county. | |
| Website: |
www.derbyshire.gov.uk/transport_roads/public_ transport/disabled/default.asp |
| Direct.gov - driving | |
| Information about learning to drive. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/LearnerAndNewDr ivers/index.htm |
| Disabled Drivers Assoc | |
| Mobilise - UK charity that promotes mobility for disabled people. | |
| Website: | www.dda.org.uk |
| Driving Standards Agency | |
| Find a driving test centre near you and book a theory or practical test. | |
| Website: | www.dsa.gov.uk |
| DVLA | |
| Driver Vehicle Licencing Agency -information about licencing, registering ownership and taxing a vehicle. | |
| Website: | www.dvla.gov.uk |
| Enjoy England | |
| The official website for breaks and days out in England. | |
| Website: | www.enjoyengland.com |
| Foreign Commonwealth Office | |
| Offers travel advice and safety information plus detail of foreign embassies. | |
| Website: | www.fco.gov.uk |
| Holidays for all | |
| Holiday accommodation throughout the UK and overseas for disabled people and their families. | |
| Website: | www.holidaysforall.org.uk |
| Home Office Identity and Passport Service | |
| Details on how to apply for a passport. | |
| Website: | www.ips.gov.uk |
| Lonely Planet | |
| Information about world wide travel destinations, flights, accommodation and insurance. | |
| Website: | www.lonelyplanet.com |
| Megabus | |
| Low cost inter-city bus travel. | |
| Website: | www.megabus.com/uk |
| National Express | |
| Get discounts on coach travel with a young person's coach card. | |
| Website: |
www.nationalexpress.com/coach/offers/studentc oachdeals.cfm |
| Helpline: | 08705 808 080 |
| Rail Europe | |
| Interail is a cheap and flexible way to travel around Europe by train. | |
| Website: | www.raileurope.co.uk |
| STA Travel | |
| Specialist travel organisation for young people including ID and discount cards. | |
| Website: | www.statravel.co.uk |
| Timetables | |
| Derbyshire County Council website providing timetables for buses in Derbyshire | |
| Website: |
www.derbyshire.gov.uk/transport_roads/public_ transport/timetables/default.asp |
| Tourism for all | |
| Information about accessible accommodation and other services for disabled people. | |
| Website: | www.tourismforall.co.uk |
| Trainline | |
| Get train timetables and book tickets in advance. | |
| Website: | www.trainline.co.uk |
| Transport direct | |
| Help with planning a journey and finding a map. Plus live travel news. | |
| Website: |
www.transportdirect.info/Web2/Home.aspx?repea tingloop=Y |
| Traveline East Midlands | |
| Bus routes and timetables across the East Midlands. | |
| Website: | www.travelineeastmidlands.org.uk |
| Visit Scotland | |
| The official site of Scotland's national tourism organisation. | |
| Website: | www.visitscotland.com |
| Visit Wales | |
| Search for places to stay and plan your holiday in Wales. | |
| Website: | www.visitwales.com |
| Vitalise | |
| A national disability charity providing breaks for disabled people and their carers. | |
| Website: | www.vitalise.org.uk |
| Wheels to Work Derbyshire | |
| A scheme that provides transport solutions to individuals who are experiencing difficulites in accessing training, employment or educational opportunities due to lack of suitable public or private transport. | |
| Website: | www.derbyshirercc.org.uk/work_w2w.htm |
| Youth Hostel Association | |
| Budget accommodation and activity holidays in England and Wales. | |
| Website: | www.yha.org.uk |
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Choices |
| BBC - Parenting | |
| Advice and tips on being a parent | |
| Website: | www.bbc.co.uk/parenting |
| Children's Society | |
| Help and information for young carers | |
| Website: | www.childrenssociety.org.uk/youngcarers |
| Connexions Direct - parents of 18+ | |
| Useful information to help you support your teenager to make choices. | |
| Website: |
www.connexions-direct.com/parentcarer/options post18 |
| Connexions Direct | |
| Information about your post-16 options. | |
| Website: | www.connexions-direct.com/index.cfm?pid=7 |
| Connexions Direct - parents and carers | |
| Lots of information about how you can support your teenager. | |
| Website: | www.connexions-direct.com/parentcarer |
| Connexions Direct - parents of Year 11 | |
| Useful information to help you support your teenager to make choices. | |
| Website: |
www.connexions-direct.com/parentcarer/choices inyear11 |
| Connexions Direct - parents of Year 9 | |
| Useful informationabout how yuo can support your teenager to make subject choices. | |
| Website: |
www.connexions-direct.com/parentcarer/choices inyear9 |
| Its Your Choice | |
| An interactive website with information about your work and learning options. | |
| Website: | www.connexions-direct.com/itsyourchoice |
| UCAS Clearing | |
| Information about the clearing process and what to do. | |
| Website: | www.ucas.com/clearing |
| Which Way Now? | |
| An interactive website to help you to know yourself and make decisions. | |
| Website: | www.connexions-direct.com/whichwaynow |
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Work and training |
| ACAS | |
| Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service - help and advice about your rights at work. | |
| Website: | www.acas.org.uk |
| Helpline: | 0845 747 4747 |
| Asset skills | |
| Sector skills council for property, facilities management, housing and cleaning. | |
| Website: | www.assetskills.org |
| Automotive Skills | |
| Entry and training opportunity information. | |
| Website: | www.automotive-skills.org.uk |
| AVMS | |
| Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service - search and apply for Apprenticeship vacancies. | |
| Website: |
apprenticeshipvacancymatchingservice.lsc.gov. uk/navms/Forms/Candidate/Apprenticeships.aspx |
| Bconstructive | |
| Information for young people interested in a career in construction. | |
| Website: | www.bconstructive.co.uk |
| BEST | |
| Apprenticeship details on Building Services engineering. | |
| Website: | www.best-ltd.co.uk |
| Big Ambition | |
| A technology careers website for 14-19 year olds giving an insider view of technology careers and education opportunities. | |
| Website: | www.bigambition.co.uk |
| Break into biz | |
| A comprehensive guide to careers in business and administration. Includes case studies. | |
| Website: | www.breakinto.biz |
| British Aerospace | |
| Free resources to help inspire young people to take up careers in engineering and science. | |
| Website: | www.baesystems.com/education |
| British Computer Society | |
| Information about qualifications, careers and training in IT. | |
| Website: | www.bcs.org.uk |
| British Hospitality Association | |
| The professional body for the hospitality industry. | |
| Website: | www.bha.org.uk |
| British Retail Consortium | |
| The lead trade association representing the whole range of retailers. | |
| Website: | www.brc.org.uk |
| Building Services Journal | |
| Careers advice, CV, job and salary information. | |
| Website: | www.bsj4jobs.co.uk |
| BUNAC | |
| Working and teaching abroad programmes. | |
| Website: | www.bunac.org |
| Business Link | |
| Free advice and support service for anyone considering setting up their own business. | |
| Website: | www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/home |
| Helpline: | 0845 600 9006 |
| Can u cut it? | |
| Information about careers in fashion. | |
| Website: | www.canucutit.co.uk |
| Citizens Advice | |
| Free confidential and independent advice about benefits, redundancy, legal issues, equal opportunities and so on. | |
| Website: | www.adviceguide.org.uk |
| Cogent | |
| Sector skills council for oil and gas, chemicals, nuclear, petroleum and polymer. | |
| Website: | www.cogent-ssc.com |
| Connexions Derbyshire Helpline | |
| Information and advice about careers, training, courses, work and personal issues. Helpline open 10 am to 4pm Monday to Friday. | |
| Helpline: | 0800 269 468 |
| Connexions Direct - righ to time off to study | |
| Information about the right for time off to study. | |
| Website: |
www.connexions-direct.com/index.cfm?pid=79&ca talogueContentID=164&render=detailedArticle |
| Connexions Direct - vacancies | |
| For direct links to the online vacancy services offered by local Connexions services. | |
| Website: |
www.connexions-direct.com/index.cfm?pid=72&re gionID=4&serviceID=0 |
| Helpline: | 080 800 13 2 19 |
| Connexions Direct and helpline | |
| For information and advice about careers, money, work and personal issues. Helpline open 8am to 2am every day. | |
| Website: | www.connexions-direct.com |
| Helpline: | 080 800 13 2 19 |
| Connexions Direct Jobs4u | |
| A searchable database of job information including entry routes and descriptions. | |
| Website: | www.connexions-direct.com/jobs4u |
| Council for Administration | |
| Information about the skills needed and careers in business and admin. | |
| Website: | www.cfa.uk.com |
| Creative and Cultural Skills | |
| Information form the sector skills council about creative and cultural careers. | |
| Website: | www.ccskills.org.uk |
| Creative Choices | |
| Information about the creative and cultural sector. | |
| Website: | www.creative-choices.co.uk |
| Customer Contact Association | |
| The global professional body for contact centres. | |
| Website: | www.cca.org.uk |
| Dept of Trade & Industry | |
| Information, legislation and news for employers, businesses, employees and consumers | |
| Website: | www.dti.gov.uk |
| Dept Work and Pensions | |
| Information and advice on work and money issues such as pensions and benefits including claim forms to download. | |
| Website: | www.dwp.gov.uk |
| Derby City Council | |
| Information on work permits if you live in Derby. | |
| Helpline: | 01332 641 448 |
| Derbyshire County Council | |
| Information on work permits if you live in the High Peak or Derbyshire Dales. | |
| Helpline: | 01298 26121 |
| Derbyshire County Council | |
| Information on work permits if you live in Amber Valley, erewash or south Derbyshire. | |
| Helpline: | 01773 744 741 |
| Derbyshire County Council | |
| Information on work permits if live in or near Chesterfield | |
| Helpline: | 01246 204 851 |
| Direct.gov - DDA | |
| Information about the Disability Discrimination Act and support for disabled people. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/disabledpeople/financial support/esa/dg_4001068 |
| Direct.gov - e2e | |
| Information about e2e | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/14T o19/OptionsAt16/DG_066260 |
| Direct.gov - flexible working | |
| Information about flexible working if you have a family. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Employees/Fle xibleworking/index.htm |
| Direct.gov - minimum wage | |
| For more information on the National Minimum Wage. | |
| Website: | www.direct.gov.uk/Employment/Employees/fs/en |
| Direct.gov - time off | |
| Information about time off from work. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Employees/ind ex.htm |
| Disability Rights | |
| Information on the rights of disabled people and DRC publications | |
| Website: | www.drc-gb.org |
| Disabled Entrepreneurs Network | |
| Networking opportunitiesand information services for self employed people. | |
| Website: | www.disabled-entrepreneurs.net |
| DTI | |
| Strategy for Women in Science and Technology site which includes statistics and information for employers and careers advisers | |
| Website: | www.set4women.gov.uk |
| Energy and Utility Skills | |
| Electricity, gas, waste management and water industries. | |
| Website: | www.euskills.co.uk |
| Engineering Council UK | |
| The Engineering Council UK (ECUK) regulates the engineering profession providing the standard for the assessment of people and courses. | |
| Website: | www.engc.org.uk |
| Enginuity | |
| Information about engineering and technology careers and qualifications. | |
| Website: | www.enginuity.org.uk |
| Enterprising Streak | |
| Information, ideas and contacts to help you unleash your enterprising streak. | |
| Website: | www.enterprisingstreak.co.uk |
| Equal Voices | |
| Site of the transnational partnership which shares good practice, research and materials development to tackle gender employment segregation | |
| Website: | www.equalvoices.org |
| Equality and Human Rights Commission | |
| Information and help if you are being discrimminated against. | |
| Website: | www.equalityhumanrights.com |
| Helpline: | 0845 604 6610 |
| European Health Insurance Card | |
| Information on how to get a European health insurance card. | |
| Website: | www.ehic.org.uk |
| Financial Sector Skills Council | |
| Information about careers and qualifications in finance. | |
| Website: | www.fssc.org.uk |
| Geri project | |
| Information and help to challenge stereotyping. Includes role models in non-traditional jobs and downloadable teaching modules. | |
| Website: | www.geriproject.org/rolemodels |
| Government Skills | |
| Information about working in government departments. | |
| Website: | www.government-skills.gov.uk |
| Hair and beauty jobs | |
| Job search site including vacancy information and help with CVs. | |
| Website: | www.hairandbeautyjobs.com |
| Health and Safety | |
| For information on your health and safety rights at work | |
| Website: | www.hse.gov.uk/workers/index.htm |
| Hotel Management Network | |
| A one-step resource for the hotel industry providing a range of resources and contact details. | |
| Website: | www.hotelmanagement-network.com |
| IFS | |
| Information about qualifications in finance. | |
| Website: | www.ifslearning.ac.uk |
| Improve Ltd | |
| The Food and Drink Sector Skills Council. | |
| Website: | www.improveltd.co.uk |
| Institute of hospitality | |
| The Institute of Hospitality is the professional body for managers – and aspiring managers – working in the hospitality, leisure and tourism industries. | |
| Website: | www.instituteofhospitality.org |
| JLT | |
| Information on Apprenticeships including electrical and plumbing work. | |
| Website: | www.jlttraining.com |
| Jobcentre Plus | |
| For information on Jobseeker's Allowance or to search the database of jobs at Jobcentre Plus offices locally or nationally. | |
| Website: | www.direct.gov.uk/jobseekers |
| Jobcentre Plus | |
| Job vacancies and information about Disability Employment Advisers. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/Employmen tsupport/LookingForWork/DG_4000324 |
| Jobline | |
| Search for job vacancies in and around Derbyshire. | |
| Website: | www.birchinlane.co.uk/derbyshire |
| Know Your Place | |
| Information about careers in IT, construction and engineering for women and girls. | |
| Website: | www.knowyourplace.org.uk |
| Motor | |
| Infornmation from the sector skills council about careers in the retail motor industries. | |
| Website: | www.motor.org.uk |
| National Council for the Training of Journalists | |
| Includes a section devoted to careers advice. | |
| Website: | www.nctj.com |
| National Minimum Wage Helpline | |
| Information and advice about the National Minimum Wage. | |
| Helpline: | 0845 600 0678 |
| NAVCA | |
| National Association for Voluntary and Community Action - directory of local councils for voluntary service | |
| Website: | http://webdb.navca.org.uk/home.aspx |
| Prince's Trust | |
| Help and advcie on starting a business | |
| Website: | www.princes-trust.org.uk |
| Public sector careers | |
| Job vacancies in the public sector and charity organisations. | |
| Website: | www.publicsectorcareers.org |
| Purple Pages | |
| Local jobs, Apprenticeships and other training opportunities which are suitable for young people. | |
| Website: | www.purple-pages.org |
| Retail Passport | |
| Information about the skills needed and careers in the retail sector. | |
| Website: | www.retailpassport.co.uk |
| Routes Ahead | |
| Information about courses, Apprenticeships and other learning opportunities in and around Derbyshire. | |
| Website: | www.routes-ahead.org |
| SCENTA | |
| Engineering technology job vacancies, careers information and news. | |
| Website: | www.scenta.co.uk |
| Shell Livewire | |
| Practical advice and help to check your ideas and plans for being self-employed. | |
| Website: | www.shell-livewire.org |
| SKILL | |
| Information about disclosing a disability to an employer. | |
| Website: | www.skill.org.uk/uploads/disclosure.doc |
| Skill Smart | |
| Information from the sector skills council about careers in retail. | |
| Website: | www.skillsmartretail.com |
| Springboard UK | |
| A careers website for hospitality which features a virtual careers centre. | |
| Website: | http://springboarduk.net |
| Summit Skills | |
| Information from the Sector Skills Council about the building services engineering sector. | |
| Website: | www.summitskills.org.uk |
| The Hairdressing Council | |
| The statutory body for hairdressers who maintain the official register of qualified hairdressers. | |
| Website: | www.haircouncil.org.uk |
| The overseas job centre | |
| Jobs and volunteer work abroad. | |
| Website: | www.overseasjobcentre.co.uk |
| UK Skills Passport | |
| Advice on jobs, careers and skills in the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism industry. | |
| Website: | www.uksp.co.uk |
| vinvolved | |
| Derbyshire vinvolved - information about volunteering opportunities in Derbyshire for young people. | |
| Helpline: | 01629 825 537 |
| WISE | |
| Women into Science and Engineering site providing material to promote science and engineering as careers for girls | |
| Website: | www.wisecampaign.org.uk |
| Women in technology | |
| Information and advice about careers in IT. | |
| Website: | www.womenintechnology.co.uk |
| Works 4 Me | |
| Information about jobs in IT, plumbing, construction, engineering and childcare. | |
| Website: | www.works4me.org.uk |
| Young Engineers | |
| Site encouraging young engineers. | |
| Website: | www.youngeng.org |
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Health |
| Ask Brook | |
| Information and advice about sexual health and pregnancy. | |
| Website: | www.brook.org.uk |
| Helpline: | 0808 802 1234 |
| BBC Health | |
| Information about healthy eating and nutrition. | |
| Website: | www.bbc.co.uk/health/healthy_living/nutrition |
| BBC The Surgery | |
| Clear and frank information for teenagers about personal issues such as relationships, puberty and health. | |
| Website: | www.bbc.co.uk/surgery |
| Be Active | |
| Find ways to be more physically active in Derby. | |
| Website: | www.bactivederby.com |
| BPAS | |
| British Pregnancy Advisory Service -information about unplanned pregnancy and options including continuing with pregnancy, abortion, fostering and adoption. | |
| Website: | www.bpas.org |
| Helpline: | 0845 730 4030 |
| British Allergy Foundation | |
| Information about food allergies and food intolerance. | |
| Website: | www.allergyfoundation.com |
| Childline | |
| Free and confidential support for children and young people to discuss any problem, anytime.. | |
| Website: | www.childline.org.uk |
| Helpline: | 0800 11 11 |
| Connexions Direct - addictions | |
| Information about addictions. | |
| Website: | www.connexions-direct.com/index.cfm?pid=100 |
| Connexions Direct - gambling | |
| Information about gambling and the law. | |
| Website: |
www.connexions-direct.com/index.cfm?pid=110&c atalogueContentID=483 |
| Connexions Direct - healthy eating | |
| Information about healthy eating. | |
| Website: |
www.connexions-direct.com/index.cfm?pid=104&c atalogueContentID=328 |
| Connexions Direct - keeping fit | |
| Information about keeping fit. | |
| Website: |
www.connexions-direct.com/index.cfm?pid=104&c atalogueContentID=331&render=detailedArticle |
| Connexions Direct - mental health | |
| Information about mental well-being. | |
| Website: | www.connexions-direct.com/index.cfm?pid=98 |
| Connexions Direct - sexual health | |
| Information about sexual health and pregnancy. | |
| Website: | www.connexions-direct.com/index.cfm?pid=97 |
| Derby City Council - addiction services | |
| List of local services available to help with addictions. | |
| Website: |
www.derby.gov.uk/HealthSocialCare/HealthMedic alCare/AlcoholDrugsAndSubstanceAbuse/?qsNavSettings=max |
| Derby Rape Crisis | |
| Helpline for rape and sexual abuse victims. | |
| Helpline: | 01332 372 545 |
| Derbyshire County Council - alcohol addiction | |
| List of local services available to help with alcohol addiction. | |
| Website: |
www.derbyshire.gov.uk/Social_health/services_ for_children/drugs_substance_misuse/alcohol_advice/default.asp |
| Derbyshire County Council - substance misuse | |
| List of local services that can help with substance misuse problems. | |
| Website: |
www.derbyshire.gov.uk/Social_health/services_ for_children/drugs_substance_misuse/drug_misuse/default.asp |
| Eating Disorders Association | |
| Help and support with eating disorders. | |
| Website: | www.b-eat.co.uk |
| Helpline: | 0845 634 7650 |
| Family Planning Association | |
| Sexual health information and local clinics. | |
| Website: | www.fpa.org.uk |
| Helpline: | 0845 122 8690 |
| Fancy a quickie? | |
| Information about where to get tested for Chlamydia in Derbyshire. | |
| Website: | www.fancyaquickie.org.uk |
| First Steps Derby | |
| Support for individuals whose lives are affected by eating difficulties and disorders. | |
| Website: | www.firststepsderby.co.uk |
| Gamblers Anonymous | |
| Information and advice for adult and young gamblers with a group meeting in Derby. | |
| Website: |
www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk/about/info-about -ga/studentsyounggamblers |
| Gamcare | |
| Support, information and advice for anyone suffering through a gambling problem. | |
| Website: | www.gamcare.org.uk |
| Helpline: | 0845 600 0133 |
| I Quit Online | |
| Interactive site about giving up smoking. | |
| Website: | www.iquitonline.com |
| Like it is | |
| Interactive site on sex issues with information about pregnancy. | |
| Website: | www.likeitis.org.uk |
| Mum2be | |
| Information about financial support available when you are pregnant. | |
| Website: | campaigns2.direct.gov.uk/money4mum2be/en/ |
| National Sexual Health Advice Line | |
| 24 hour advice line offering information and advice on sexual health issues, including HIV and AIDS. | |
| Helpline: | 0800 567 123 |
| Need 2 Know | |
| Information about keeping fit and links to other helpful websites. | |
| Website: | www.need2know.co.uk/health |
| NHS Choices | |
| Search for pregnancy testing services in your area. | |
| Website: |
www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Sexandyoungpeople/Pages/S ex-and-young-people-hub.aspx |
| NHS Direct | |
| Help and advice on all health issues. | |
| Website: | www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk |
| Helpline: | 0845 46 47 |
| NHS Teen LifeCheck | |
| Check out your life and see how you're getting on. | |
| Website: | www.nhs.uk/teenlifecheck |
| One for Us | |
| Information for young people who have learning difficulties. | |
| Website: | www.oneforus.com |
| PAPYRUS | |
| Resources and support for those dealing with suicide, depression or emotional distress. | |
| Website: | www.papyrus-uk.org |
| Parents Against Drug Abuse | |
| A 24-hour helpline for parents, friends or family members of drug abusers. | |
| Helpline: | 0845 702 3867 |
| Quitline (Smoking) | |
| Charity offering to help quit smoking. 9am to 9pm seven days a week. | |
| Helpline: | 0800 002 200 |
| Re-Solv | |
| A national charity dedicated to the prevention of solvent and volatile substance abuse. | |
| Website: | www.re-solv.org |
| Safer Derbyshire | |
| Community safety advice. | |
| Website: | www.saferderbyshire.gov.uk |
| Sex - Worth Talking About | |
| Information about safer sex and local clinics. | |
| Website: | www.nhs.uk/worthtalkingabout |
| Smokefree | |
| NHS support to stop smoking. | |
| Website: | www.gosmokefree.co.uk |
| SPODA | |
| Support service for parents and families of drug users in Derbyshire | |
| Website: | www.spoda.org.uk |
| Helpline: | 0800 068 5718 |
| STARS National Initiative | |
| Information and help for children and young people living with a drug user | |
| Website: | www.parentsusingdrugs.org.uk |
| Suzy Lamplugh Trust | |
| The UK's national charity for personal safety. | |
| Website: | www.suzylamplugh.org |
| Talk to FRANK | |
| Information about drugs and the law. | |
| Website: | www.talktofrank.com |
| Helpline: | 0800 77 66 00 |
| Teenage Health Freak | |
| Cringe free health information and advice. | |
| Website: | www.teenagehealthfreak.org |
| Teens First for Health | |
| Information and advice about specific health problems. | |
| Website: | www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk/teens |
| Think U Know | |
| Find out what's good and what's not good on the internet and report if you feel uncomfortable or worried about someone you are chatting to oline. | |
| Website: | www.thinkuknow.co.uk |
| Websafe Crackerz | |
| Play the game lto earn about on-line safety. | |
| Website: | www.websafecrackerz.com |
| Worth Talking About | |
| Information on any sex issue. | |
| Helpline: | 0800 282 930 |
| Young Minds | |
| Information for young people about mental health problems. | |
| Website: | www.youngminds.org.uk |
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Your rights |
| British Youth Council | |
| Helping young people to have a say and be heard. | |
| Website: | www.byc.org.uk |
| Children's Legal Centre | |
| Free legal advice and information. Monday to Friday 9am to 6.30pm. | |
| Helpline: | 0800 783 2187 |
| Citizenship Foundation | |
| Enter competitions, get involved in the community and learn about the legal system. | |
| Website: | www.citizenshipfoundation.org.uk |
| Community Legal Service | |
| Information and advice about your legal rights. Monday to friaday 9am to 6.30pm, Saturday 9am to 12.30pm. | |
| Helpline: | 0845 345 4345 |
| Connexions Direct - crime and law | |
| Information about crime and the law. | |
| Website: | www.connexions-direct.com/index.cfm?pid=160 |
| Connexions Direct - your rights | |
| Information about your rights and citizenship. | |
| Website: | www.connexions-direct.com/index.cfm?pid=157 |
| Crime stoppers | |
| Give information about a crime anonymously. | |
| Website: | www.crimestoppers-uk.org |
| Derbyshire Constabulary | |
| Information about the police in Derbyshire. | |
| Website: | www.derbyshire.police.uk |
| Direct.gov - crime and justice | |
| Information for young people about types of crime, the law and going to the police. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/CrimeAndJust ice/index.htm |
| Erewash Youth Forum | |
| The voice of young people in Erewash. | |
| Website: | www.erewashcouncil.com/yf |
| Heads up | |
| Online debating space for under 18s to share their views on political issues and events. | |
| Website: | www.headsup.org.uk |
| Shadow | |
| An interactive website for young people aged between 11 and 18 with games and information about crime. | |
| Website: | www.shadowcs.co.uk |
| The Electoral Commission | |
| Information about registering to vote. | |
| Website: | www.rollingregistration.co.uk |
| Trading Standards | |
| Advice about consumer rights. | |
| Website: | www.tradingstandards.gov.uk |
| UK Youth Parliament | |
| Enables young people to use their energy and passion to change the world for the better. | |
| Website: | www.ukyouthparliament.org.uk |
| What about money | |
| Impartial financial information for young adults. | |
| Website: | www.whataboutmoney.info |
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Relationships |
| Adults affected by adoption | |
| Advice about making contact with your biological parents. | |
| Website: | www.norcap.org.uk |
| BBC The Surgery | |
| Information about sex and relationships. | |
| Website: |
www.bbc.co.uk/switch/surgery/advice/sex_relat ionships/ |
| BBC The Surgery | |
| Information about bullying. | |
| Website: |
www.bbc.co.uk/switch/surgery/advice/your_worl d/bullying/ |
| Beatbullying | |
| Interactive website from the anti-bullying charity. | |
| Website: | www.bbclic.com |
| Bully Free Zone | |
| Raising awareness of ways to reduce bullying. | |
| Website: | www.bullyfreezone.co.uk |
| Bullying | |
| Lots of advice and information if you are being bullied or if you are a bully. | |
| Website: | www.bullying.co.uk/young_people/index.aspx |
| Connexions Direct - personal relationships | |
| Information and advice about personal relationships. | |
| Website: | www.connexions-direct.com/index.cfm?pid=149 |
| Contact a family | |
| Support for parents and carers of children with disabilities. | |
| Website: | www.cafamily.org.uk/index.php?section=861 |
| Derby City Care Line | |
| Help for carers in and emergency. | |
| Helpline: | 01332 717 777 |
| Derby Re-integration Officer | |
| Help to keep on with your education. | |
| Helpline: | 01332 716 810 |
| Derby Young Carers | |
| Help and support for young carers. | |
| Helpline: | 01332 370 430 |
| Derbyshire Family Support Officers | |
| Help to keep on with your education. | |
| Helpline: | 01629 580 000 |
| Derbyshire Friend | |
| Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender support service. | |
| Website: | www.gayderbyshire.co.uk |
| Derbyshire Friend Helpline | |
| Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender support service. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10am to 1pm and 7.30pm to 9.30pm. | |
| Helpline: | 01332 349 333 |
| Derbyshire Social Services | |
| Help in an emergency between 5pm and 9am. | |
| Helpline: | 01773 728 222 |
| Derbyshire Young Carers | |
| Help and support for young carers. | |
| Helpline: | 01246 207 752 |
| Direct.gov - parents | |
| Information on lots of topics, such as school, childcare and health and safety | |
| Website: | www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/index.htm |
| Gingerbread | |
| Practical and emotional support for one parent families | |
| Helpline: | 0800 0184318 |
| Inst of Race Relations | |
| News and features on government policy for asylum seekers and refugees and an interactive quiz. | |
| Website: | www.irr.org.uk |
| Karma Nirvana | |
| Advice for young women and men who are at risk of a forced marriage. | |
| Helpline: | 0800 599 9247 |
| Lone Parent Helpline | |
| For lone parents and family members. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9am to 5pm, Wednesday 9am to 8pm. | |
| Helpline: | 0800 018 50 26 |
| Nat Council for one parent families | |
| Help and support on single parent issues | |
| Helpline: | 0800 0185 026 |
| Parentline Plus | |
| A national charity offering information and advice for parents and carers. | |
| Website: | www.parentlineplus.org.uk/ |
| Helpline: | 0808 800 2222 |
| Parents Centre | |
| Website developed by the Department of Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) | |
| Website: | www.parentscentre.gov.uk/ |
| RD4U | |
| Support after the death of someone close. | |
| Website: | www.rd4u.org.uk |
| RD4U Helpline | |
| Support after the death of someone close. Monday to Friday 9.30 am to 5pm. | |
| Helpline: | 0808 808 1677 |
| Respect Not Fear | |
| Support for boyfriends and girlfriends who are experiencing a disrespectful or unhealthy relationship. | |
| Website: | www.respectnotfear.co.uk |
| Respond | |
| Support for young people with learning disabilities affected by trauma and abuse. | |
| Website: | www.respond.org.uk |
| Safe Speak | |
| Counselling service for young people in Derbyshire. | |
| Website: | www.safespeak.org.uk |
| Samaritans | |
| 24 hour service for people needing confidential emotional support | |
| Helpline: | 0845 790 9090 |
| TALKadoption | |
| Helping everyone affected by adoption. | |
| Website: | www.afteradoption.org.uk |
| Helpline: | 0808 808 1234 |
| There for Me | |
| Help for young people worried about issues like abuse, bullying, exams, drugs and self harm. | |
| Website: | www.there4me.com |
| Young Carers | |
| Supportive online community for young carers. | |
| Website: | www.youngcarers.net |
| Young Muslim's Helpline | |
| A confidential helpline staffed by trained young people. Monday to Friday 6.00pm to 12.00am. Saturday and Sunday 12.00pm to 12.00am. | |
| Helpline: | 0808 808 2008 |