Being young has plenty of advantages, one of the best being all the discounts you can get! Check out the links below for more information.
If any of the information that you are looking for is not covered in any of the above sections, these links may be useful.
Department for Children, Schools and Families is established with the purpose of creating opportunity, releasing potential and achieving excellence for all.
Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills is responsible for science and innovation, with further and higher education and skills (previously part of the Department for Education and Skills). One of the city’s MP’s John Denham sits in the Cabinet as Secretary of State for the Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills.
Education maintenance allowance information provided by Direct.gov
Individual School websites available via Southampton City Council
NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) is the UK's leading charity specialising in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children.
Child Protection Helpline on 0808 800 5000
School Revision Guide from BBC Bitesize
School term dates 2007/2008 from Southampton City Council
Southampton Children's Information Service aims to hold as broad a range of information as possible for parents, carers and professionals in Southampton. This includes information on activities, specialist and general health services, parenting classes and parenting support lines, paying for childcare, finding childcare, and working in childcare, starting school, maternity services, and a whole host of other things.
Southampton City Council information for young people
Support for teenage parents from Southampton City Council and Primary Care Trust
Young People's Trust for the Environment, charity which aims to encourage young people's understanding of the environment and the need for sustainability.
Youth information provides an information toolkit for young people
Young Carers factsheets providing information and support in conjunction with Southampton City Council and Carers Together
Support for Young Carers and information on Young Carers Projects. Due to caring responsibilities many young carers are not able to have time for fun and friends. They may find it difficult to attend school regularly and not complete homework. They may feel physically and mentally drained from caring.