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Islington's Youth Offer
Islington has a range of facilities and services for young people, including 12 adventure playgrounds, youth hubs, 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. …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…Staying safe
Have fun and stay safe Enjoying yourself is part of being young but you need to think about your safety too. Safe Havens are places to go if you find yourself in a difficult situation.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…Travel and transport
There are many different ways to travel using lots of different forms of transport If you want to go and explore more than your own area, you need to know how to travel around safely, on time and using the best method available. This section…Career choices at 16
You need to stay in learning until at least your 18th birthday 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…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…Healthy lives
Although it can be tough to do the right things, the benefits for mind and body of a healthy lifestyle are well known: you have more energy. you don’t get ill so often (as a result of a boosted immune system) you feel happier (as…Vacancies and job search skills
Land that job! It may take time to find – and land – the job for you, whether you are 16, 18 or older. Looking for a job can be a job in itself. It is important to keep trying, keep motivated, stay focused, organised, determined and confident. Finding, getting…Education and training
Secondary school education During the first two or three years at secondary school you will follow the same curriculum or range of subjects as other 11 to 13-year-olds, giving you a good general education. In Year 8/9, you will choose the subjects that you go…Career choices 13-14
Choosing subjects and courses in Year 8 or Year 9 In Year 8 or Year 9 you will have to pick some of the subjects you will be studying up to Year 11, this is often called 'choosing your options'. This is the first decision…Education and training 16-18
What next — your options after Year 11 Look at all the choices and how they fit in with your career plans. After Year 11 you must now stay in learning until your 18th birthday. Your main choices are: a full-time course an apprenticeship part-time education…Career choices
Making career choices 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 in…Finding and choosing childcare, how to apply
You can use this directory to find childcare. Or contact our friendly Family Information Service team: 020 7527 5959; email See also our information on Paying for Childcare and Free early learning and childcare for 2, 3 and 4 year olds Childcare explained!Help to get out and about
Staying as active as you can and connecting with other people are an essential part of maintaining good health and well-being. It’s not always easy to do this on your own. Here are someof the ways you can access help and support to get out…Financial Advice
In debt and don't know where to turn? Then it is time to think about getting help. You are not alone - there is lots of help and support available in Islington, offering free, confidential and independent advice. Islington Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)You can also…Finding jobs and apprenticeships
Help with finding a job or apprenticeship Moving from school or college into work is a big step. Help is available if you: need support with finding and applying for jobs or apprenticeships are not sure what to include on your cv are worried about…Short Breaks Offer
This page outlines Islington’s Short Breaks Statement for 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. This statement explains the four levels of short breaks services in Islington and the eligibility for each. Universal Short Breaks Universal Plus Short Breaks Targeted Short Breaks Support above the Short Breaks Basic Offer The…Home and family
Support for you and your family Most families have problems at some time. This can include a serious illness, a death, money problems, family members not getting on, or finding it difficult to talk about problems. All this can affect you in different ways and…