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Basic skills
Basic skills are the key skills you need in study and life, and include Maths, English and ICT
Child Sexual Exploitation
Child sexual exploitation is a form of child abuse where an adult targets a vulnerable child, often during their teenage years, to sexual abuse them
Go to College
Continuing with education after GCSEs is a popular choice, with lots of different ways to learn
Cyberbullying
Using digital devices and mobile phones to hurt, annoy or harass people is bullying. Learn how to use digital devices safely and supportively.
Digital services from Oxfordshire's libraries
Find out more about the digital and distanced services provided by the Oxfordshire Library Service
Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse is when someone is being hurt or victimised by their partner. It is a crime.
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is when a girl’s genitals (private parts) are cut. This is illegal in the UK.
Get an apprenticeship
With an apprenticeship you can earn money, gain qualifications, and start your career fast
Honour based abuse
Honour based abuse is illegal in the UK and a serious crime.
Job seeking and work safety
Think safety, whether you are at work, doing work experience, or seeking work
Local libraries
Local libraries offer plenty of things to read, borrow, watch and listen to, mostly for free!
Local Training Providers
Local training providers offer alternative options for 16+ learning, including community-based programmes, engagement, and specialist support
Modern slavery
Modern slavery is when someone is forced to work for no money. It is illegal and a form of abuse.
Not in education, employment or training?
All young people need to stay in learning until age 18 - if you're out of learning or training, it's time to take action
Radicalisation
Young people are at risk from being targeted by extremist and terrorist groups for radicalisation
Results Day
Results day can feel like an anxious time. But even if your results are not what you hoped you can still find a great place to study
Sexting
Find out more about the risks of sending nudes, and hear what young people in Oxfordshire had to say about sexting
Sexual Assault & Rape
Rape and Sexual assault is when someone touches you in a way that is inappropriate and against your wishes (does not give consent), this is against the law.
Terrorism
Terrorist acts are rare, and everyone can act to make their communities a safer place for all