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Learning and career planning
Learning and career planning go together Thinking about your career options now will help you make good decisions at the right time. It really isn’t too soon to start looking ahead!Learning disabilities or medical conditions - more information
If you have good up to date information on your disability or medical condition, you will feel well informed and able to make decisions with confidence. There are online health directories that are easy to use. National and local organisations, often charities, also provide specialist advice,…Legal highs
Legal highs, also known as psychoactive substances These are drugs that produce the same or similar effects as illegal drugs but are not banned by the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. To get around the law, they are often sold under the name of a different…Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex or Asexual (LGBTQIA), gender-fluid, non-binary, nongender, third gender?
Not sure about your sexuality? Questioning your gender? If you have been struggling with your identity and need support to work out who you are, there are organisations that offer help and advice. You may feel alone but you're not, there are other young people…Level 4-6 Higher Education
Institutions of higher education (IHE) include universities and colleges of higher education.Many further education colleges also offer higher education (HE) course that are accredited by an IHE. Level 4 Qualifications:Certificate of Higher Education (CHE): Offered at colleges and universities on a full or part-time basis. Comparable…Level 7-8 Professional and Postgraduate
Postgraduate Level 7 qualifications include: Masters degrees such as MA, MSc, MBA Postgraduate Certificates and Diplomas, such as the Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE). Level 8 qualifications include: Doctor of Philosophy, DPhil or PhD Postgraduate qualifications: usually require a good first degree, though a degree…Lifestyle Services
Levels of good and bad health are influenced by some of the choices we make, such as smoking, how physically active we are and whether we eat a healthy diet. Healthy lifestyle services support you to identify unhealthy behaviours and find the motivation to adopt…Lift Summer Term Programme 2023
The Lift Summer Term Programme of youth activities will run from Monday 17 April to Friday 21 July. Please note there will be no sessions on the bank holidays.Links to School Ofsted Inspection
During the inspection: gathering and recording evidence Inspectors will evaluate evidence relating to the achievement of specific groups of pupils and individuals, including disadvantaged pupils, the most-able pupils, and pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. Overall effectiveness: the quality and standards of education…List an Organisation, Service, or Event, in the Islington Family Directory
If your organisation or service supports children, young people and families in Islington, then we would like to hear from you. Your organisation or service can be considered for inclusion in the Family Directory if it meets one or more of the inclusion criteria. If you…Living with my family
You may want to go on living with your family. However, many people want support to move on from their family home as they reach their mid or late 20’s. Whatever age is best for you and your family there are several housing choices you…Local Authority Duties for Children and Young People with SEND
The phrase ‘Local Authorities must’ appears 188 times in the SEN Code of Practice: The broad duties for the Local Authority (or Islington Council) , summarised here, are to: Ensure that children, their parents and young people are involved in discussions and decisions about their…Local Authority Expectations
Every LA has a duty to ‘explain the special educational provision it expects to be made from within a mainstream school’s budget share’. Here we make explicit the provision we expect to be made by all Islington schools for children with SEND. This is important…London Borough of Islington Home to School Travel Assistance Policy
This home to school travel assistance policy explains what help is on offer to get children and young people who live in Islington to education or training provision. This policy has been developed with full regard to Government guidance and legislation. If there are any…London Youth Labour Market Summary May 2023
London economy The forecast in 2022 was for more London jobs (3.6% in annual terms), with numbers predicted to fall in 2023 (-0.2%) before resuming growth in 2024 (0.7%). Employment There are some differences in employment between London and the rest of the UK. Sector…Long-term Conditions and Self-management
A long term condition is an illness which cannot currently be cured, but can be controlled and managed by medication, other therapies, making healthier lifestyle choices and managing the condition yourself. High blood pressure is the most common long-term condition in Islington. This is followed…Managing money
It pays to be a money expert! Whether you are a student, employee, apprentice or school leaver, you will benefit from improving your financial skills and knowledge. Rates of pay, National Minimum Wage rates, student finance, learner bursaries, taxes and benefits change each year, so you…Measuring progress for children with SEND
The progress of all groups of children has been a prominent issue for all schools since the introduction of the 2012 Ofsted inspection framework. Parents also want to see evidence of progress. The issue of showing progress is particularly challenging for children with special educational…Measuring Success
All children progress at different rates, and the same is true for children with SEND. Children and their needs are individual, and what is appropriate progress is therefore also individual, and has to be defined by success in meeting appropriately challenging SMART goals. The Council…Mediation
Mediation must be available to any parent or young person who is not happy with the final version of their Education Health and Care Plan. (Any disagreement about anything else is open to disagreement resolution, not mediation). Level 1 – Mediation Advice Access to mediation…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…The Mental Capacity Act
The Mental Capacity Act's starting point is the assumption that adults have the capacity to make all or some decisions for themselves, unless it is shown that they do not. If they do not, people should be given all appropriate help and support to allow them to…Mental Wellbeing in Pregnancy
Pregnancy can be a really happy and exciting time but can also bring some challenges to your mental wellbeing as you adjust to the physical and emotional changes that you are going through. More than 1 in 10 women (and many men) experience some mental…Money for learning 16-18
If you are starting college or a sixth form course, there may be bursaries or other funds to help you Ask in your school or college about Learner Bursaries, travel concessions and other financial help. Schools and colleges have funds to help students who can’t…Money to help full-time students
Check out the range of help below Family benefits – make sure your family is aware of all the benefits they can claim such as Child Benefit and Child Tax Credit or Universal Credit or call these helplines: Child Benefit - 0300 200 3100/textphone 0300 200 3103 Child Tax…Money, benefits and debt
Debt and Money Advice Services for Islington ResidentsAre you struggling with debt or money worries?Are things like benefit changes and increasing food and fuel prices affecting your income? Lots of organisations in Islington and nearby can help you free of charge. They can give you…More about the Islington Youth Council
What is the Youth Council? The Youth Council was set up by Islington Council in 2011 to give local young people a voice. The current Youth Council was elected in February 2020, and over 5000 11 to 17 year olds in Islington cast their vote. The…More about your choices in education and training after Year 11
At the end of Year 11 you must stay in learning until at least your 18th birthday This doesn't mean you must stay in school. You can choose an option to suit you from the following choices. Full-time course - if you are thinking about…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…More information on your options at the end of Year 11
Thinking about your options after Year 11? Your main choices are: a full-time course an apprenticeship or job with recognised training self employment. Investigate all the choices, see what is available and how these fit in with your career ideas. Students completing year 11 must…Mouth Hygiene / Oral Health
Good oral health is important to good overall health as it allows people to eat, speak and socialise without pain or embarrassment. Maintaining a healthy mouth and teeth is linked to quality of life and is an important part of active aging. Oral health is…Moving in and out of Islington - Children with Education, Health and Care Plans
Moving to Islington If a young person has an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, and their family are moving into Islington, it is helpful for parents and carers to contact the Special Education Team as early as possible. The Team can then advise them…Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
What is MASH? A national Multi‐Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) programme began in 2011 following the successful development of a model in Devon. According to an evaluation by the University of Greenwich, the turn-around time for child protection cases judged as high or complex needs has…Need advice and help with career options?
Your teachers and advisers in school can help Some schools and colleges have careers information and access to online careers websites. See also Planning your future. You can also contact: the Progress Team is a good place to start. You can meet an adviser at centres…Need advice on a drug, alcohol, gambling or other addiction in your family?
Here are local organisations that can help such as: Islington Young People's Drug and Alcohol Service (IYPDAS) There are also other helplines and websites which can offer advice and support: Adfam for families affected by drugs and alcohol Al-Anon supports young people affected by a problem drinker Alcohol…Need more information about the police, court or crime?
For information about what happens if you are stopped by the police or go to court, or if you are affected by a crime ... ... look at these websites: The Mix has information on what happens if you break the law, crime prevention and what to…Need more information and advice about your rights?
You will find information and advice from local organisations such as a law centre or Citizens Advice There is also a lot of information online Check out some of the websites below, or for local services, look at the Related services links on this page. Equality and…Need more information or advice about your rights if you are in care?
If you are in care, there are organisations that can give you advice on your rights and people who can help you Local services The Children’s Active Involvement Service is for all children who have social workers or who are looked after. You can contact them if…Need more information or advice if you are a refugee or asylum seeker?
There are local services that can provide advice and support for young asylum seekers and refugees: DePaul can help with accommodation for young people who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. T: 020 7278 4224. Islington Law Centre can provide advice on asylum, immigration…Need some advice and help with career and education choices?
Your teachers and advisers in school can help with information and advice You can also: look at the Related services section for further information or advice. contact the Progress Team to see an adviser at Islington's youth hubs call the National Careers Service helpline 0800 100 900…Neglect means not looking after a child or a young person properly
Neglect can include not providing enough food, warmth and decent living conditions Everyone has a right to these basic things in life. Adults who are responsible for you can be prosecuted if they don't look after you correctly. If you are made to sleep somewhere…Newborn Hearing Screenings
The newborn hearing screening test helps to identify babies who have permanent hearing loss as early as possible. This means parents can get the support and advice they need right from the start. One to two babies in every 1,000 are born with permanent hearing…Notional SEN Budgets for Islington School 2018-19
What is the 'Notional SEN Budget and how is it calculated? LAs must, through the Schools Forum, identify the formula by which schools receive funding to provide support for pupils with SEND. This is called a 'Notional SEN Budget'. It is called 'notional' because no-one…NVQs/VQs
National Vocational Qualifications/Vocational Qualifications are job-related qualifications that show you can do a specific job If most of your GCSE grades are graded 3-1, you may start on a VRQ (vocationally recognised qualification), which is a level 1 qualification, before moving on to a level…NVQs/VQs - Level 4 and above
National Vocational Qualifications/Vocational Qualifications (NVQs/VQs) are practical qualifications that show you can do a specific job They are: usually taken by people in work offered in, for example: social care, retail, motor vehicle work, electrical installation, business administration, hairdressing, leisure and recreation, construction, engineering and…Online applications
How to apply online Online applications must be sent back electronically through an online application form, usually on a company or employment agency website. Alternatively, you may be asked to send a CV as an email attachment. The email should be written in the style…Other help
Prince's Trust Development Awards These Prince's Trust awards can help some young people for example, if you need help getting into work, education or training. You may be able to get a non-repayable award or money to help with things like the cost of tools or…