Bullying and Harassment (including domestic violence and forced marriage)
Lists organisations that can provide help and advice for young people who are being bullied and their parents/carers. It also includes contact details of organisations that can help if you are the victim of domestic violence (both men and women), are being forced into a marriage against your will or are the victim of honour violence.
Bullying and harassment
Careers
Information about where to go to get help and advice about getting a job, finding an apprenticeship, continuing in further education and starting up your own business once you have left school.
Careers
Careers Information Online
A list of websites that can help you plan and prepare for your future. Topics covered include: where to find information about different jobs and the labour market, student finance, choices beyond Year 11, further education providers, exploring higher education options, job hunting, self employment, qualifications and dealing with exam stress and revision. (This handout used to be called 'Useful Websites for Year 10s and 11s'.)
Careers Information Online
College and Sixth Form Open Evenings at a Glance 2011/2012
Dates and times of college and sixth form open evenings for Bolton's post-16 learning providers and a selection of providers in neighbouring areas.
Open evenings at a glance (last updated 2nd Feb 2012)
Coping When Someone Dies
Contains a list of contact details of organisations that can help young people come to terms with bereavement.
Coping when someone dies
Drugs and Drink
Contains information about local services, helplines and additional sources of information that can provide help and support to people who have a substance misuse problem and their families and friends.
Drugs and drink
Finding a Job After A Levels (and equivalent qualifications)
List of employers that have been known to recruit young people after A levels and their equivalent qualifications.
A level jobs
Free Time & Volunteering
Doing something constructive in your spare time will increase your chances of getting you noticed if you apply for a course or job.
Free time and volunteering
Foundation Learning
An overview of Foundation Learning: its purpose, typical activities, where it fits in the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) and where young people can do a Foundation Learning programme in Bolton.
Foundation Learning.pdf
Further Education Around Bolton
Contains contact details for the colleges and sixth forms in neighbouring boroughs.
Further Education around Bolton (last update 3rd Feb 2012)
Further Education in Bolton
Contains contact details of all colleges and sixth forms in Bolton.
Further Education in Bolton (last update 3rd Feb 2012)
Health
Signposts to organisations providing support for young people and their families with a focus on: Attention Deficit (Hyperactive) Disorder, Autism/Asperger Syndrome, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Crohn's Disease, Eating Disorders, Epilepsy, Hearing Impairments/Deafness, Meningitis, Mental Health, Multiple Sclerosis, OCD Spectrum Disorders, Spina Bifida, Self Harm and Tourettes Syndrome.
Health
Higher Education in Bolton and the wider region
Details of all universities and colleges of higher education in the North West and West Yorkshire.
Higher Education in Bolton and the wider region (last update 3rd Feb 2012)
Housing
Contains information regarding finding a place of your own and a list of organisations that can help you. It also contains some information about where to go if you have nowhere to stay and some useful resourses that can help you find the right accommodation.
Housing
Jobs of the Future
General introduction to what kinds of jobs will be available in the future, plus information about what skills employers value and what young adults wish they had known about work before they left school/college.
Jobs of the future
Money
This handout will give you a basic introduction to a range of money related issues and provides you with details of specialist organisations that can provide you with financial help and advice. Topics covered include: wages, financing your college/6th form studies, university finance, managing your money and benefits.
Money
Part-time Work
What the law and local by-laws say about young people and work. To help get you started with your search for a part-time job it also includes a list of local employers known to take on teenagers for part-time work.
Part time work
Pregnancy and Parenting
Advice and information about dealing with pregnancy and parenting, staying healthy and where to go for help with childcare, your education, housing and finance. This handout is as relevant to young dads as it is to young mums.
Pregnancy and Parenting
Recruitment Agencies In Bolton
Contains a list of recruitment agencies in Bolton and their contact details.
Recruitment agencies in Bolton.pdf
Secondary Schools and Colleges in Bolton
List of all the secondary schools and colleges in Bolton with named linked Personal Advisers and Early Intervention Keyworkers.
Schools and colleges in Bolton (last update 3rd Feb 2012)
Sexual Health
Where to go for specialist help and advice about sexual health issues, eg, contraception, STIs, support if you are or think you are gay, bi or transexual.
Sexual Health
Training Providers
Contains contact details for the work-based training providers in Bolton as well as a list of what training they provide.
Training Providers (last updated Jan 2012)
Travel and Transport
Contains details of organisations that deal with transport, including information on concessionary travel for students.
Travel and Transport
Turning 20
This includes details of local agencies you can access when you turn 20 years old and can no longer use our services.
Turning 20?
Useful Resources for Year 9s
A list of resources and websites that you can use to help you explore your options before you move into year 10.
Year 9 option choice useful resources
Useful Websites for Parents
A list of websites where you can find information and advice on how to support your teenager with course, option and job choices, work experience and their emotional development.
Useful websites for parents
Young Carers
Contains contact details of local organisations that provide support to young carers.
Young Carers.pdf
Your Learning Options
Contains information on learning options for 14-19 year olds.
Your Learning Options
14-19 Learning Options (information for teachers)
A handy crib sheet for teachers and IAG practitioners providing a brief overview of the four national learning options
14-19 Learning Options (Information for Teachers)
Your Rights
Contains a list of organisations that offer help and advice regarding employment rights, welfare rights, help if your family is splitting up and if you have been the victim of a crime.
Your Rights
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