Your rights

At different ages, you have different rights and responsibilities, but some rights you have at any age.

Oxfordshire Children and Young People’s Plan

Oxfordshire, a great place to grow up and have the opportunity to become everything you want to be.

Benefits and Earning

Not many young people are entitled to benefits, but it can be helpful to learn more

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Discrimination

The law provides protection against discrimination or harassment

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Homeless

Being homeless is dangerous, stressful, bad for your health and stops you getting on with your life - know how to avoid it

Job seeking and work safety

Think safety, whether you are at work, doing work experience, or seeking work

Learning at Home

Most of Oxfordshire’s children and young people go to school or college – but some are educated at home

LGBTQ

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Questioning - find out more about sexuality and gender identity.

Money - Saving, spending and stretching it

Learning to manage your money is a core life skill that everyone needs to learn

RPA and the September Guarantee

The age young people must stay in education, training and learning until is 18. Do you know your options?

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The Justice System

Why do children and young people commit crimes? And what happens if you do?

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Voting and Participation

How to vote and why you should, as well as other ways to get involved in local and national politics at all ages

Creating the VOXY Vision, Objectives, and Terms of Reference at the 2017 Residential

VOXY - Voice of Oxfordshire's Youth

VOXY is a youth-led countywide forum which provides a voice for all young people in Oxfordshire (aged 11 – 18 and up to 25 with additional needs), so they can have their say about the issues that matter the most to them.

Young Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Information about rights and support for children who have recently come to Oxfordshire from another country, including young refugees and asylum seekers

Your Rights at Different Ages

Between ages 10 and 25 your rights and responsibilities change, and you can do different things at different ages

Oxfordshire County Council Consultations

Oxfordshire County Council consults with people who live in the county. That includes children and young people. Find out how to have your say.