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Young people are drinking less alcohol than they used to, but drinking heavily and getting drunk is still a risk

Making choices about post-16 learning including A-levels is an exciting time with lots of interesting choices

Cannabis is illegal in the UK and evidence shows it may be particularly risky for young people

Figuring out what you want to do for work can be confusing, here are resources to help you explore your options

Every young person in Oxfordshire has the right to information and guidance about learning and career choices

Continuing with education after GCSEs is a popular choice, with lots of different ways to learn

Information about criminal exploitation and how you can access support

Help for young people using drugs and alcohol is available

Children and young people in Oxfordshire can get help if there are issues with drugs or substance use in their lives

Information about support for young people in Oxfordshire who are vulnerable to drugs exploitation or being exploited.

When you’re being looked after you get extra help to make sure your education continues successfully

With an apprenticeship you can earn money, gain qualifications, and start your career fast

Young people who are looked after are provided with help by their workers to understand their care

Children in care have the right to have a say in how they are cared for and have their voice heard

Information about support for young people leaving care

Every year some students decide to leave their school and go to college for their post-16 learning.

Left post-16 education early? Here's what you need to do:

When you are pregnant, you have choices

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

Smoking, vaping and where to access support with quitting, if you need it