You will probably first hear about the
Connexions service in year 8.
Connexions is a support service for young people. It is designed
to help everyone aged 13 to 19 to make the best start in life. To
help you, you will have access to a Personal Adviser. Your school
or college will have at least one Personal Adviser, but others will
be based in:
- Youth Centres
- Connexions centres
- Youth Offending Teams
- other support agencies.
Personal Advisers can help you with a whole range of decisions
such as choosing school or college courses, training and careers or
helping you work out how to develop your skills through activities
such as sport or voluntary work. They can also help with other
issues you feel are affecting your life ranging from health and
finance to relationships and housing. If your Personal Adviser
isn't able to help you themselves, they will listen to you and put
you in touch with someone who can.
You can also look at our booklet Active8 more
information about Connexions and for help with starting to think
about the future.