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Alcohol & safer drinking

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

A-level choices

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

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Anti-Bullying

If you or someone you know is having difficulties with bullying, you can take action

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Anti-bullying: why are some people bullies?

Why are some people bullied, while others bully?

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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.

Cannabis

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

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Career Options

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

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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

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Criminal exploitation

Information about criminal exploitation and how you can access support

Drug and Alcohol use support

Help for young people using drugs and alcohol is available

Drugs and illegal highs

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

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Drugs Exploitation

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

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Get an apprenticeship

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

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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:

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Parent trouble

Living with parents can sometimes be difficult - but help is available to make hard times easier

Pregnancy Choices

When you are pregnant, you have choices

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.

Smoking and Vaping

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