www.hertsdirect.org/atozoflinks/teenager/
Is something bothering you? This website can help you find an organisation to help you with your problem.
Activities
www.artsaward.org.uk
Information on the arts award qualification
www.humber-music4u.com
Information on the ‘focus rock’ and other music projects
Alcohol and drugs
www.talktofrank.com/
Easy to understand information and advice on drugs and alcohol
www.rapp-hull.co.uk
RAPP offers independent advice, support and advocacy to children and young people aged 9-21 in need or at risk living in Hull
Benefits
direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/Money/FinancialHelpForYoungPeople/DG_10027506
Information on what benefits you are entitled to
www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/JCP/
Information on Jobcentre Plus, help with looking for a job, filling in forms and making claims
www.hullcab.org/Text/1143553380436-9941/
Information on where you can get further information on benefits and other issues
Budgeting and saving
direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/Money/ManagingYourMoney/
www.connexions-direct.com
Information and handy tips on saving your money
Building schools for the future
www.hullcc.gov.uk/portal/page?_pageid=221,545619&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL
Information on ‘Building Schools for the Future’ and how you can get involved
www.hullcc.gov.uk/
www.buildingourfuture.co.uk
Bullying
www.rapp-hull.co.uk
RAPP offers independent advice, support and advocacy to children and young people aged 9-21 in need or at risk living in Hull. Find out more about the BOB group - a campaign and support group for children and young people experiencing bullying
Sites that will give you information on how to deal with bullying
www.bullying.co.uk/
www.bullyfreezone.co.uk/
www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk
www.stonewall.org.uk
www.childnet-int.org
Careers
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Jobseekers/JobsAndCareers/index.htm
This site can give you access to information that can help you make the right career choices
www.connexionshumber.co.uk
Information on your nearest Connexions centre, where you can get useful careers advice
www.connexions-direct.com/index.cfm?go=Careers
If you're aged 13 to 19 and have a question about careers
www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/JCP/
Get information on all the benefits available to you and help with filling out all of the relevant application forms on your PC
www.connexions-direct.com/jobs4u/
Jobs4U on the Connexions Direct web site –Tells you what qualifications you need for jobs, also provides pros and cons of the job
www.learndirect-advice.co.uk/helpwithyourcareer/
Information about lots of different jobs
Information on lots of different careers in the British armed forces
todaysmilitary.com/app/tm/like/myths?seo=googlemilitary
www.royalnavy.mod.uk/server/show/nav.6022
www.royalmarines.mod.uk/
www.raf.mod.uk/careers/
www.army.mod.uk/
Children's rights
www.rapp-hull.co.uk
RAPP offers independent advice, support and advocacy to children and young people aged 9-21 in need or at risk living in Hull
Citizenship
www.rizer.org.uk/
Information on crime and the law
www.hullcab.org/Text/1164633599352-4227/Bureau-Opening-Times
Information and advice on specific issues including the law
www.connexionshumber.co.uk
Information on where to find your nearest Connexions centre, where they can signpost you to Connexions Direct Advisor
www.rapp-hull.co.uk
RAPP offers independent advice, support and advocacy to children and young people aged 9-21 in need or at risk living in Hull
Coursework
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/communities/onionstreet/
Advice about coursework, message boards and chat rooms
Crime
www.humbermentoringproject.co.uk
The Humber Mentoring Programme
Divorce and separation
www.there4me.com/home/
Information and advice about family break up
www.itsnotyourfault.org/
Young people give details of their experience with parents’ divorce and separation
www.childline.org.uk/Just4U.asp
Information on issues that may be worrying you, including divorce and separation
Eating disorders
www.b-eat.co.uk
Helpful advice on eating disorders including anorexia and bulimia
www.seedeatingdisorders.co.uk
Information on eating disorders and helpful advice
Exams
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revision/
Bitesize revision exercises to help you gain better results
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/communities/onionstreet/
Get revision advice, chat to experts and do revision exercises
Exercise
www.stagecoachbus.com/hull/
Information on Stagecoach buses to help you plan how to get to Hull leisure centres
Further education
www.wyke.ac.uk
Information on Wyke sixth form college
www.wilberforce.ac.uk
Information on Wilberforce sixth form college
www.hull-college.ac.uk
Information on Hull sixth form college
GCSEs
yp.direct.gov.uk/diplomas/
Information on the up and coming new Diploma for 14 to 19 year olds
Sites provide information and guidance in choosing the right GCSE subjects
www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/14To19/
www.connexions-direct.com/whichwaynow/subjects/subjectFile/compulsory/
Get a job
www.worksmart.org.uk/rights/childrens_work_rights
Information on young workers rights
Getting around in Hull
www.hullcc.gov.uk/portal/page?_pageid=221,53030&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL
Bus timetable and routes in and around in Hull
Health conditions
Sites that provide information on different types of illnesses, including asthma, allergies and cancer
www.lifebytes.gov.uk/extras/healthcon.html
www.bbc.co.uk/health/index.shtml
www.click4tic.org.uk/Home
www.mindbodysoul.gov.uk/health/healthcon.html
Healthy eating
www.5aday.nhs.uk
Fun ideas on how to achieve your 5 fruits a day
www.eatwell.gov.uk/
Information on eating healthy
Homework
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites/4_11/
Information on homework and help with loads of subjects
www.homeworkelephant.co.uk/subjects.shtml
Hints and tips on homework and links to sites to help with a range of different subjects
www.channel4learning.net/
Games and resources for a range of subjects
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites/11_16/
Excellent activities and information to help you with homework for various subjects
Illness in the family
www.bbc.co.uk/health/
Information on a-z of illnesses
www.mindbodysoul.gov.uk/health/healthcon.html
Information on health issues and illnesses
www.cafamily.org.uk/Direct/d30.html
Downs Syndrome Family Support - support for young people with Downs Syndrome and their family
beehive.thisishull.co.uk/default.asp?WCI=SiteHome&ID=5042&PageID=26579
Information and support on autism
Mental health
www.youngminds.org.uk/
Help and information on improving mental health of young people
www.tht.org.uk/
Information for young people on HIV and AIDS
Music
www.connexionshumber.co.uk
Information on careers in the arts
Racism
Sites that will give you information on how to deal with racism
www.bullying.co.uk/
www.bullyfreezone.co.uk/
www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk
www.stonewall.org.uk
www.childnet-int.org
Recycling
www.hullcc.gov.uk/portal/page?_pageid=221,75192&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL
Information on recycling, including what can go in your black box
www.recyclezone.org.uk/
Information what you can do to tackle climate change
www.climatechallenge.gov.uk/whats_being_done/project_region.aspx?region=9
Details on climate change projects going on in your area
Road Safety
Useful hints and tips on cycle safety
www.bikeforall.net/
www.bikeability.org.uk/
Self-employment
www.hullbdf.com/
The Acorn Fund helps young people develop practical and realistic business ideas
www.businesslink.gov.uk/
Business Link Humber offers help and advice on how to start and grow a business
www.youthenterprise.co.uk/
Hull Youth Enterprise Bank provides information on developing and funding new businesses
www.makeyourmark.org.uk/
Make your Mark campaign – site provides information on other peoples’ business successes and advice on how to set up a new business
www.princes-trust.org.uk/
The Prince’s Trust Business Programme – site provides advice and information on funding
www.shell-livewire.org/
Offers free business guides and information including details of business successes
www.young-enterprise.org.uk/
Information on how businesses work, including setting up and taster sessions
Smoking
Sites that provide specific information on smoking, how to stop and what harm it causes you and others
www.nosmokingday.org
www.newash.org.uk
www.kidshealth.org
www.welltown.gov.uk
www.galaxy-h.gov.uk
www.lifebytes.gov.uk
www.mindbodysoul.gov.uk
Special Educational Needs
www.connexionshumber.co.uk
Details of your nearest Connexions centre to speak directly to a Direct Adviser about SEN
Training
www.apprenticeships.org.uk/
Information and details about apprenticeships
www.connexionshumber.co.uk
Connexions Humber - Information on your nearest Connexions centre, where you can get advice on training
www.disabledworkers.org.uk/
The Disabled Workers Co-operative – information on support for disabled young people progressing in their chosen careers
Violence at home
www.womensaid.org
Information and support for women and children involved in domestic violence
www.thehideout.org.uk
Information on what a ‘refuge’ can be like
www.rapp-hull.co.uk
RAPP offers independent advice, support and advocacy to children and young people aged 9-21 in need or at risk living in Hull
Who runs Hull?
www.hullcc.gov.uk/portal/page?_pageid=221,97286&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL
Details on your local councillor
Work experience
www.connexionshumber.co.uk
Information on your nearest Connexions centre, they will signpost you to details on work experience
