Student profile
Matthew
Chosen Options: Graphics, Physical Education
Career Aspirations: to become a fireman
Next Step: Matthew hopes to study a Public Services course at Runshaw College.
Chorley Get Up And Go
Celebrate National Family Week – 31st May – 6th June 2010
Visit www.chorley.gov.uk/getupandgo for more information and an online booking form.
For Young People
ADFAM
National organisation working with and for families affected by drugs and alcohol.
020 7928 8898
Childline
Free and confidential helpline for children & young adults in the UK
0800 1111
Connexions Direct
Offers advice on education, careers, housing, money, health and relationships for 13-19 year olds in the UK.
080 800 13219
http://www.connexions-direct.com
CRUSE bereavement care
National charity set up to offer free, confidential help to bereaved people.
0808 808 7650
http://www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk
Eating Disorders Association [youthline]
Information and help on all aspects of eating disorders, including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, binge eating disorder and related eating disorders.
0845 634 7650
Kidscape
Bullying advice, helpline, information, anti-bullying resources and training.
Helpline: 08451 205 204
(Our helpline is for the use of parents, guardians or concerned relatives and friends of bullied children. If you are a child and are experiencing bullying problems, then please visit or ring Childline 0800 1111.)
Message Home
If you feel unable to make direct contact with the people you have left behind, we can help by forwarding a message on your behalf to them.
Freefone 0800 700 740 EMAIL: messagehome@missingpeople.org.uk
National Domestic Violence Helpline
Contact the freephone 24 hour National Domestic Violence Helpline
run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge
08082000247 08082000247 EMAIL: helpline@womensaid.org.uk
National Drugs Helpline (FRANK)
Drugs information aimed at young people and adults. You can request free information leaflets, read stories and view FAQs. Online advice is available.
0800 77 66 00
NHS Smoking Helpline
NHS Free Smoking Helpline: 7 Days a week, 7am to 11pm. Here to help you! Chat to an adviser online.
0800 022 4 332
NSPCC
Our vision is ending cruelty to children in the UK. We believe cruelty is preventable and that through having an inspirational vision we will achieve much greater success for children.
0808 800 5000 (24hr)
RU Thinking About It
Even if you're not having sex yet, you'll still need to make your relationship work. R U Thinking has the tips and advice you need.
0800 28 29 30
The Samaritans
Samaritans provides confidential emotional support 24/7 to those experiencing despair, distress or suicidal feelings.
0845 790 90 90
Other useful websites
www.direct.gov.uk/en/youngpeople
Information about work, careers, housing, money, crime and justice, learning and leisure.
Sexual health information
Links to Chorley’s Get Up and Go young peoples activities
Jigsaw4u is a child-centered charity supporting children and young people through loss and trauma whilst also empowering them to have a voice in decision-making about their own lives.
A web site dedicated to informing teenagers about sex and other growing up issues in the UK.
The National Self Harm Network helps people who self harm or injure as a way of coping with life’s ups and downs.
We provide factsheets and articles on all the key issues facing young people including: sex and relationships; drinking and drugs; work and study; housing, legal and finances; and health and wellbeing.
What cyberbullying is, how it works and how to understand and deal with cyberbullies. http://www.chatdanger.com
Explains how to keep safe using chat, IM, online games, email and on mobiles. Includes true stories, and advice on looking after yourself and your friends.
KidSMART - learn about the internet and being a SMART surfer.
For Children
Entertaining, interactive set of games and resources that help kids learn about how their local communities work and fire safety.
For Studying
ICT materials that cover all aspects of KS3 and KS4 including ECDL OCR Nationals and general computer theory.
KS3: Username and Password are available from your French teacher.
KS3 and 4: Username and Password are available from your French teacher.
KS4 French
KS4: (use Linguastars section)
Username and Password are available from your French teacher.
http://www.reall-languages.com
KS4 French
