Careers
Finance
Care to Learn can help pay for your childcare costs while you learn, if you're under 20
Information about all the benefits available, and how to find out if you qualify for them.
if you have children, or care for a child you’ll probably qualify for Child Tax Credit, but it will depend on your household income before tax.
Information on support you may be entitled to.
Set up by government and funded by financial service industry to provide clear, unbiased advice on how to manage your money
The Pension Service has been set up to improve the service you receive, whether you are already a pensioner or are planning for your retirement, no matter how far off it might be
Issues
The UK's leading Bullying Charity
The Thinkuknow site for parents - part of the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre - the UK's national law enforcement agency that focuses on tackling the sexual abuse of children.
The facts about alcohol
Lifeline has over thirty years experience of running drug and alcohol services, and of developing and supporting health, social and criminal justice expertise.
There is a self help section to find out if you need professional advice
0800 018 4318 Monday – Friday 10.00am – 12.00pm and 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Helping Smokers to QUIT
The a-z of drugs
Information about mental health and well-being
Learning
Apprenticeships are available in a wide range of industry sectors, with over 190 job roles ranging from accountancy and engineering to veterinary nursing and floristry.
Try our cnx2jobs service to find suitable vacancies quickly. New vacancies are being added all the time.
My Course My Future in Greater Manchester
what to study and where in all of the Greater Manchester areas
University and Higher Education
Information on what education is and how to apply.
vinvolved is Manchester's new youth volunteering programme. You'll need to give up some of your spare time but you'll be getting a new experience, learning new skills, working towards accreditation and will have something unique to put on your CV.
Particular needs
Find out about having a baby, bringing up children, childcare, play, education, work or support
DPN provides information, advice and peer support to disabled parents, their families and supporters.
Information and advice for parents
Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
Support for Special Needs
Information for high achievers
Some children excel in particular areas, learn faster than others or have high potential but are underachieving.
Information and Support for parents. 0808 800 2222
Talbot House is a support service for parent/carers of people who have learning disabilities who live in the Manchester area.
Qualifications
Exam advice for students and parents.
All your questions answered
School and College exam results
School and college achievement and attainment tables