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The Teenage Years Work Related Learning Careers at College and in the Sixth Form Young Workers and Jobseekers Career Decisions Careers in Year 9 Careers in Year 11 Careers in Year 10 Additional Needs 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 confidential information, advice, guidance and support to young people. Connexions offers careers advice and support with anything that is stopping your teenager with getting on with life for example health, sexual drug and alcohol issues or a disability. Connexions offers someone to talk to, someone to listen and share your concerns but most of all it is a gateway to securing expert advice and support for your teenager. 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 Return to top of page Make text larger Make text smaller Text Only Display Disclaimer