Benefits and Earning
Not many young people are entitled to benefits, but it can be helpful to learn more
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Careers in construction
Construction isn't just for labourers and isn't just building - IT, Engineering, Site Management and Administration all play their part, and there are good opportunities for everyone.
Go to College
Continuing with education after GCSEs is a popular choice, with lots of different ways to learn
Disability and employment
When young people with disabilities start work, training, or take part in work experience, their rights are protected
Discrimination
The law provides protection against discrimination or harassment
Homeless
Being homeless is dangerous, stressful, bad for your health and stops you getting on with your life - know how to avoid it
Job seeking and work safety
Think safety, whether you are at work, doing work experience, or seeking work
Learning at Home
Most of Oxfordshire’s children and young people go to school or college – but some are educated at home
LGBTQ
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Questioning - find out more about sexuality and gender identity.
Money - Saving, spending and stretching it
Learning to manage your money is a core life skill that everyone needs to learn
Oxfordshire County Council Consultations
Oxfordshire County Council consults with people who live in the county
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.
The Justice System
Why do children and young people commit crimes? And what happens if you do?
Traineeships
Traineeships are flexible training programmes for young people aged 16 to 24 years
Voting and Participation
How to vote and why you should, as well as other ways to get involved in local and national politics at all ages
Work Experience in Oxfordshire
Work experience is part of your study programme and involves spending time in a real work place, doing work
Am I work ready?
Education is coming to an end and the workplace beckons - how can you make sure you are ready for work?
Young Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Information for young refugees and asylum seekers coming to Oxfordshire
Your Rights
In Oxfordshire, in the United Kingdom and in most parts of the world everyone has rights which must be respected - by law.