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Asking for help
Oxfordshire is a great place to grow up, be successful, and get the help you need help to get the best start in life.
Basic skills
Basic skills are the key skills you need in study and life, and include Maths, English and ICT
Benefits of volunteering
Most young people do volunteering in some way or another, and it does them good too!
Career Options
Figuring out what you want to do for work can be confusing, here are resources to help you explore your options
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
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.
Duke of Edinburgh
The Duke of Edinburgh programme helps young people aged 14-24 develop skills and fulfil their potential
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eet support service
The EET Support Service provides one-to-one support for young people aged 16-18 Not in Employment, Education or Training who need extra help to re-engage with learning.
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is when a girl’s genitals (private parts) are cut. This is illegal in the UK.
Finding a job
There are all sorts of jobs out there and different ways of applying for them
Finding volunteering opportunities
Thinking about volunteering? Here are some ways to find opportunities
Help to find work
Support is available to help young people access education, training or other opportunities in Oxfordshire
Honour based abuse
Honour based abuse is illegal in the UK and a serious crime.
Interviewing for a job
You will usually need to do an interview before you get offered a job - find out how to do your best and impress
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