Alcohol & safer drinking
Every year, young people drink less alcohol. But for some, drinking heavily and getting drunk is still a risk
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Are you a young carer?
Young carers look after someone at home who has extra needs, for example an illness, disability or addiction
Cannabis
Cannabis is illegal in the UK and evidence shows it may be particularly risky for young people
Drugs
Children and young people in Oxfordshire can get help if there are issues with drugs or substance use
Education for Children in Care
When you’re being looked after you get extra help to make sure your education continues successfully
GCSE choices
GCSEs and other pre-16 qualifications support your future learning and get you ready for Post-16 learning
Going into care
Young people who are looked after are provided with help by their workers to understand their care
Having your say about care
Children in care have the right to have a say in how they are cared for and have their voice heard
Illegal Highs
New drug-like substances are sometimes known as ‘legal highs.' But they are illegal and have serious health risks. People who buy and sell 'legal highs' are breaking the law.
Leaving Care
Information about support for young people leaving care
Local libraries
Local libraries offer plenty of things to read, borrow, watch and listen to, mostly for free!
Pass Exams
Learn how to do your best, and what to do if results are not as hoped
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 Health Nurse
Find out about the School Health Nurse service and how they can help you
Stop smoking
Information on how to get help if you, or someone you care for is smoking
Stress and anxiety
Everyone feels stressed sometimes and it can be useful and motivate your mind. But if you feel too much stress, too often, and can't calm down, then there may be a problem.
Study Skills
It can be hard to get on with study but here’s some tips that can help.
Support for Children in Care
Children in Care have access to support from education, council and independent services
The Attach Team
Information about what who the ATTACH Team are and why they are there to help children we care for and care experienced children
Vaping
Vaping is an alternative to smoking. There are still risks to health. The safest thing is not to smoke at all.