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The Teenage Years
13 – 19, Connexions Somerset, Other sources of advice and information
13 - 19
The teenage years are about development and preparation for adulthood. For some these years pass by without incident, but for others it can be a testing time for all concerned. As a parent, guardian or carer you naturally want the best for your teenager. Knowing how to support them and where to go for advice and information is crucial to providing this support.
Connexions Somerset
Connexions provides impartial careers education, information, advice and guidance to young people.
To see how Connexions can help with career decisions see Career Decisions on this site.
Other sources of advice and information
There are a range of sources of advice and information designed to support parents.
Parenting
www.parentcentre.gov.uk
For parents and carers who want to help their child or children to learn
www.parentsonline.gov.uk
Range of information for parents
Parentline Plus - www.parentlineplus.org.uk 0808 800 2222
Charity which offers support to anyone parenting a child – the child's parents, stepparents, grand parents and foster parents. Parentline Plus runs a freephone helpline.
Qualifications
www.qca.org.uk/14-19/homepage/students-and-parents - outlines the 14-19 education system (together with a guide to all the different qualifications)
Careers information
www.connexions-direct.com/jobs4u - careers database
Higher Education
www.aimhigher.ac.uk/parents - general information for parents about university-level education
www.ucas.com - complete list of full-time university courses (with links to university websites)
www.dfes.gov.uk/studentsupport - government site outlining current student finance situation (fees, loans, etc)
www.prospects.ac.uk - career opportunities after university
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