Connecting young people with services that provide support and encouragement is an important in helping to ensure that Stage2’s members are healthy and happy. This page should help Stage2 members and other young people aged 7-21 find assistance with educational and personal matters.
Birmingham Youth Service works to provide all young people, aged from 11 to 25 years in Birmingham, with a range of enjoyable opportunities, challenging experiences and effective support that will enhance their personal, social and educative development and sense of identity during the transition to adulthood.
www.birmingham.gov.uk/youth-service
Looking for a job? Search for job vacancies, careers information and details about training and volunteering opportunities in your area.
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Jobseekers/LookingForWork/DG_10030134
http://www.connexions-bs.co.uk/main.php?section=104
Do you feel intimidated by other people? Find out who can help you if you're a victim of bullying, or what you can do if you know someone who is.
www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/HealthAndRelationships/Bullying/index.htm
www.childline.org.uk/explore/bullying/pages/bullying.aspx
Want to be more healthy? A small change could make a big difference to your health and well-being.
www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/HealthAndRelationships/index.htm
www.teenshealth.org/teen
Want to get along better with your parents? How can you get along better with your parents and have more fun together? Follow these five steps.
www.kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/home_family/parents.html
Want to get along better with your teachers? Kids who get along with their teachers not only learn more, but they're more comfortable asking questions and getting extra help. Read this article to find out how to build good relationships with your teachers.
www.kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/school/getting_along_teachers.html
Get tips on surviving school? finding the right qualifications, revision, passing those all-important exams and getting into college or university. This site has all the information you need to get the best out of your education.
www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/DG_10016099
Would you like some extra support with school or college work to help you reach your potential?
Bright Links puts young people in touch with mentors who can help them with their education and career options. As well as mentoring support, the website provides loads resources about university, careers, money and much more. There are also activities and quizzes to help you build skills for your future. www.brightlinks.org
Feel you need to talk to someone now about a problem?
Childline 0800 1111 Free and confidential helpline for children & young adults in the UK.
www.childline.org.uk
Samaritans 08485 90 90 90 Samaritans provides confidential non-judgmental emotional support,
24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
www.samaritans.org
"We hope that you find these links helpful. Stage2 does not take responsibility for the content of the websites listed here. If you have any concerns about the content please contact us"
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