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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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
Cannabis
Cannabis is illegal in the UK and evidence shows it may be particularly risky for young people
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
Go to College
Continuing with education after GCSEs is a popular choice, with lots of different ways to learn
Cyberbullying
Using digital devices and mobile phones to hurt, annoy or harass people is bullying. Learn how to use digital devices safely and supportively.
Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse is when someone is being hurt or victimised by their partner. It is a crime.
Drugs
How young people in Oxfordshire can get support if there are problems with drugs or substance misuse, their own or somebody else's
e-cigarettes and vaping
Vaping is an alternative to smoking. There are still risks to health. The safest thing is not to smoke at all.
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is when a girl’s genitals (private parts) are cut. This is illegal in the UK.
Get an apprenticeship
With an apprenticeship you can earn money, gain qualifications, and start your career fast
Honour based abuse
Honour based abuse is illegal in the UK and a serious crime.
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.
Job seeking and work safety
Think safety, whether you are at work, doing work experience, or seeking work
Local Training Providers
Local training providers offer alternative options for 16+ learning, including community-based programmes, engagement, and specialist support
Modern slavery
Modern slavery is when someone is forced to work for no money. It is illegal and a form of abuse.
Not in education, employment or training?
All young people need to stay in learning until age 18 - if you're out of learning or training, it's time to take action
Radicalisation
Young people are at risk from being targeted by extremist and terrorist groups for radicalisation
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