Basic skills
Basic skills are the key skills you need in study and life, and include Maths, English and ICT
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Benefits and Earning
You can get benefits and other financial support if you’re eligible
Benefits of volunteering
Most young people do volunteering in some way or another, and it does them good too!
Go to College
Continuing with education after GCSEs is a popular choice, with lots of different ways to learn
Discrimination
The law provides protection against discrimination
Duke of Edinburgh
The Duke of Edinburgh programme helps young people aged 14-24 develop skills and fulfil their potential
Finding volunteering opportunities
Thinking about volunteering? Here are some ways to find opportunities
Get an apprenticeship
With an apprenticeship you can earn money, gain qualifications, and start your career fast
Homeless
Information for young people in Oxfordshire worried about homelessness
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.
Local Training Providers
Local training providers offer alternative options for 16+ learning, including community-based programmes, engagement, and specialist support
Money, budgeting and finances
Everyone needs to learn how to manage their money effectively
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
Oxfordshire Children and Young People’s Plan
A child first county: improving positive life experiences for Oxfordshire’s children and young people
Oxfordshire County Council Consultations
Oxfordshire County Council consults with people who live in the county
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
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.
Start volunteering
Volunteering is good for your CV, helps your well-being and builds your skills