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Connexions - a guide for parents and carers
Connexions is the advice and guidance service for all 13 to 19 year olds (up to 25 for young people with Learning Difficulties or Disabilities). If you look on the 'Easy Read' section of this website you will find pages of information for young people with Learning Difficulties.
Our Connexions Advisers work with all young people whatever their ability or background, but provide extra support to those who need it most. Our aim is to help young people make the most of their potential.
Connexions provides impartial information advice guidance and support on:
- Careers
- Further learning including education and training
- Housing
- Money
- Health
- Leisure
- Relationships
- Work
You have a key role in helping your child make career choices. It's important that you know about the options and choices open to them.
Talking to a Connexions Adviser at parents' events at school or college or in your local Connexions Centre will enable you to find out about:
- Foundation Learning, GCSEs, Diplomas, AS/A Levels and other courses and what is suitable for your child
- Which colleges, apprenticeships, training and other opportunities are suitable for your child
- How a Connexions Adviser works with and supports your child
- Other opportunities, such as volunteering, available to young people.
In addition you can use our Connexions library to get more information, and download a copy of our "Connexions a guide for parents and carers" leaflet.
In Year 11 we give your daughter or son a copy of `cnx2yourfuture` outlining the options open to them. Download a copy.
Download our Year 11 Planner which highlights when applications must be made, when mocks/exams happen and lots more during this very busy year.
Connexions Advisers
- Work with schools and colleges to ensure that young people get high quality information and advice to help them make the right choices
- Provide a job-finding service for young people by working with employers and learning providers to get the right kind of jobs and learning opportunities. Our website cnx2jobs is designed for young people and holds details of suitable vacancies across Greater Manchester
- Involves parents and carers to ensure that all young people are given the chance to use the opportunities open to them.
You may also find these national websites helpful to you:
The parents section on Direct Gov gives information on a range of issues relevant to children and their parents.
Children and the Law gives information on how children, parents and carers are affected by the law regarding school attendance, employment, home alone and many other topics.