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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A-level choices
Making choices about post-16 learning including A-levels is an exciting time with lots of interesting choices
Cannabis
Cannabis is illegal in the UK and evidence shows it may be particularly risky for young people
Career Options
Figuring out what you want to do for work can be confusing, here are resources to help you explore your options
Careers and Education Information, Advice and Guidance
Every young person in Oxfordshire has the right to information and guidance about learning and career choices
Go to College
Continuing with education after GCSEs is a popular choice, with lots of different ways to learn
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
Get an apprenticeship
With an apprenticeship you can earn money, gain qualifications, and start your career fast
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!
Moving from school to college
Every year some students decide to leave their school and go to college for their post-16 learning.
Out of learning?
Left post-16 education early? Here's what you need to do:
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 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.