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SoapBox - Latest activity timetable
Find a range of activities for young people at SoapBox on the latest timetable.Islington mental health and resilience in schools (iMHARS)
The inspiration for Islington mental health and resilience in schools (iMHARS came while thinking about why schools pick particular interventions, what they aim to achieve, and how they monitor them. Resilience programmes, mindfulness lessons, nurture groups and therapy services are becoming increasingly popular and widespread, but…World of Work video resources
Take a look at the videos in this section If you need support in finding a specific resource or creating your own, please email WorldofWork@Islington.gov.uk and we will do our best to help you. This section is currently under construction.World of Work resources for primary schools
Resources for primary schools We have selected some of the best resources to support you on your career journey. These can be used independently by young people or by schools or community groups as part of a lesson. If you need support in finding a specific…World of Work resources for secondary schools
Resources for secondary schools We have selected some of the best resources to support you on your career journey. These can be used independently by young people or by schools or community groups as part of a lesson. If you need support in finding a specific…Miscellaneous (other) activities for primary schools
Find more activities about the world of work here You can find out more about a range of activities for primary schools in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 5 - 11 at your school or community group, please click…Technology and digital activities for primary schools
Want to find out more about working in technology and digital sectors? You can find out more about a range of local employers in technological and digital sectors in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 5 - 11 at your…STEM activities for primary schools
Want to find out more about working in STEM? You can find out more about a range of local employers in STEM in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 5 - 11 at your school or community group, please click…Sport and leisure activities for primary schools
Want to find out more about working in sport and leisure? You can find out more about a range of local employers in Sport and Leisure in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 5 - 11 at your school or…Legal, financial and professional activities for primary schools
Want to find out more about working in legal, financial and professional sectors? You can find out more about a range of local employers in legal, financial and professional in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 5 - 11 at…Hospitality activities for primary schools
Want to find out more about working in hospitality? You can find out more about a range of local employers in hospitality in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 5 - 11 at your school or community group, please click…Health and social care activities for primary schools
Want to find out more about working in health and social care? You can find out more about a range of local employers in health and social care in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 5 - 11 at your…Creative sector activities for primary schools
Want to find out more about working in the creative sector? You can find out more about a range of local employers in the creative sector in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 5 - 11 at your school or…Built environment activities for primary schools
Want to find out more about working in the built environment sector? You can find out more about a range of local employers in the built environment sector in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 5 - 11 at your…Miscellaneous (other) activities for secondary schools
Find more activities about the world of work here You can find out more about a range of activities for secondary schools in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 5 - 11 at your school or community group, please click…Technology and digital activities for secondary schools
Want to find out more about working in technology and digital sectors? You can find out more about a range of local employers in technology and digital sectors in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 11 - 18 at your…STEM activities for secondary schools
Want to find out more about working in STEM? You can find out more about a range of local employers in STEM in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 11 - 18 at your school or community group, please click…Sport and leisure activities for secondary schools
Want to find out more about working in sport and leisure? You can find out more about a range of local employers in sport and leisure in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 11 - 18 at your school or…Legal, financial and professional activities for secondary schools
Want to find out more about working in legal, financial and professional sectors? You can find out more about a range of local employers in legal, financial and professional in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 11 - 18 at…Higher Education activities for secondary schools
Want to find out more about Higher Education? You can find out more about Higher Education in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 11 - 18 at your school or community group, please click on the sector specific links below…Hospitality activities for secondary schools
Want to find out more about working in hospitality? You can find out more about a range of local employers in Hospitality in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 11 - 18 at your school or community group, please click…Health and social care activities for secondary schools
Want to find out more about working in health and social care? You can find out more about a range of local employers in health and social care in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 11 - 18 at your…Creative sector activities for secondary schools
Want to find out more about working in the creative sector? You can find out more about a range of local employers in the creative sector in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 11 - 18 at your school or…Built environment activities for Secondary Schools
Want to find out more about working in the Built Environment sector? You can find out more about a range of local employers in the Built Environment sector in the sections below. To book free activities for young people aged 11 - 18 at your…Activities for secondary schools
World of Work activities for secondary schools The World of Work programme offers a range of careers activities in partnership with a number of employer partners, all free for schools and community groups working with Islington young people to book. Our careers activities support schools achieving…Activities for primary schools
World of Work activities for primary schools The World of Work programme offers a range of careers activities in partnership with a number of employer partners, all free for schools and community groups working with Islington young people to book. Our careers activities support primary schools…Rose Bowl - Easter holiday activities
Rose Bowl have activities for all ages during the Easter holidays, including youth sessions and music studio. For more info see www.rosebowlislington.org.uk/events/easter-holidays-listingLift - Spring term activities
Take a look at the activities and support available from Lift in their Spring Term Programme.Islington Youth Council Election Video 2022
Take a look at the video below to find out more about what Youth Councillors do, and what skills and qualities make a good Youth Councillor. ***** If you want more information about Youth Councillors and the Youth Council, please feel free to get in…Youth Council Priorities 2022-24
Safe spaces for young people We recognise that young people need safe spaces both in person and online. Young people can feel isolated and need safe spaces where they can access a range of opportunities which can be fun, inspiring and supportive. We will promote…Help and support for parents and carers of teenage children
Supporting your teenager Parenting can be very rewarding and very challenging. Many parents find their teenager’s behaviour worrying and knowing how best to support your teenager as a parent or carer can be difficult. There are a range of organisations, both locally and nationally, that…Meet your Youth Councillors
Meet your Youth Councillors ***** Jammal Akinuwnmi-Othman "I am committed to everyone growing together and constantly getting better" Manifesto: Young people should vote for me because I'm young enough to relate to their viewpoints and listen attentively to their concerns while being mature enough to eloquently…Sixth Form and College Open Events for 2024-25 Entry
The Sixth Form and College Open Events for 2024-25 bulletin lists details of open events at sixth forms and further education colleges. Events are added and changed regularly so please check details with the sixth form or college about the event you are attending. This bulletin…Gap years
Taking a year out You need to think about how taking a gap year will affect your future plans. A well thought out and planned gap year can look good on your CV and help you develop useful skills. Gap years may involve: paid employment…Study abroad
Studying higher education (HE) abroad There are many reasons why you might want to consider studying part or all of your degree in another country. It will look good on your CV and will be particularly useful if you apply for jobs with companies that…More information on choosing subjects and courses in Year 8 or Year 9
It’s important to choose your options carefully Before you can make your decisions there are some steps you need to take: Think about yourself - subjects you like or dislike, do or don’t do well in Think about careers and what you want to do…Equality
The Equality Law 2010 Under this law: Everyone is treated equally and is protected from discrimination - being treated differently, less favourably or worse than others. The law is not easy and understanding what counts as discrimination is also not easy. If you feel you…Skills employers look for
Employers want to know about your skills Whatever job you are applying for there are some skills, abilities and attitudes that most employers want. These are often called ‘employability’ or ‘transferrable’ skills. Having these in mind when job hunting may help you to be successful.…Staying in learning
If you are in Year 11, you must stay in some kind of education or training until at least your 18th birthday. This means if you leave full-time learning, you must take a job with training or an apprenticeship. You can read more about staying…Job Search Planner
Planning your search Try to set aside some time each day for finding and applying for jobs. Knowing the best places to look for vacancies, developing good job hunting skills, planning, organising and recording what you do in your job search will save time and…Working hours for young workers 16-18
The hours young people can work are covered by UK law The law covers:All young workers (except those who are genuinely self-employed) - a young worker is someone who is old enough to leave school but is under 18 years oldPart-time, casual, temporary and agency…Five tips for anyone thinking about using skunk
You don’t have to smoke skunk! finding other, less risky, forms of cannabis can be hard; but it’s better to use something else if you can find it. But remember also you don’t have to smoke weed at all. You won’t necessarily enjoy it, and…London Youth Labour Market Summary March 2024
London economy The forecast in 2023 is for more London jobs (3.5% in annual terms), with numbers predicted to fall in 2024 (0.1%) before moving to a longer-term average in 2025 (1.1%). Employment There are some differences in employment between London and the rest of…Islington's youth hubs and adventure playgrounds
Islington's Youth Offer includes: A range of facilities and services for young people, including youth hubs, adventure playgrounds, and loads of clubs and groups. We can also help when things get tough and you need a bit of extra support, or need someone to talk to. Use Google…Job trends and jobs of the future
Using job information, when planning your career and job search, can help you make the right choice Job market information is often called labour market information (LMI). It shows trends that are happening in business and industry. LMI includes information about: job opportunities and the…Safer school policing
What is Safer School Policing? Currently a named police officer is provided for the 12 secondary schools in the borough and one police officer is provided for colleges, in addition there are four police officers for universities and four dedicated police officers covering 46 primary schools.This arrangement has…Latest vacancies and opportunities
Check out the latest Islington youth's opportunities This page is updated on a weekly basis, check out the latest bulletin editions for the latest opportunities. Islington Working - register on the 'go to' site for Islington residents, to see details of vacancies in Islington and…Contact us
For more information about the Youth Council, you can get in touch by: Email youthcouncil@islington.gov.uk Phone 020 7527 2552 Twitter InstagramYouth Council
Islington elects new Young Mayor, Deputy Young Mayor and Member for London Youth Assembly Young people went to the polls this week and have elected a new Young Mayor and Deputy Young Mayor of Islington, as well as the borough's new London Youth Assembly Member.…