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.
At different ages, you have different rights and responsibilities, but some rights you have at any age.
Your rights when working
Know your working rights.
Benefits and Earning
Not many young people are entitled to benefits, but it can be helpful to learn more
Discrimination
The law provides protection against discrimination or harassment
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
School leaving age
Children must stay in education, training and learning until age 18. This can be at school, college, or (after age 16) in a job with training, like an apprenticeship.
The Justice System
Why do children and young people commit crimes? And what happens if you do?
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
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.
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.