Connexions - a guide for parents and carers
Connexions is the advice and guidance service for all 13 to 19 year olds (up to 25 for young people with Learning Difficulties or Disabilities). Our Connexions Advisers work with all young people whatever their ability or background, but provide extra support to those who need it most. Our aim is to help young people make the most of their potential.
Connexions provides information advice guidance and support on:
Careers
Work
Housing
Education
Money
Health
Training
Leisure
Relationships
National research shows that parents and carers are the biggest influence on the career choices made by their children, so it's important that you know about the options and choices open to them.
You can talk to a Connexions Adviser at parents’ events at school or college or in your local Connexions Centre. They’ll:
- Help and advise about choosing options for GCSEs and other courses
- Provide information about colleges, jobs and training
- Tell you how they are helping your daughter or son.
- Explain about the opportunities available to young people.
In Year 11 your daughter or son can get a copy of ‘Where It’s At, a booklet produced by Rochdale Youth Service in conjunction with Connexions.
In addition you can use our Connexions library to get more information, and download a copy of our Connexions - a guide for parents and carers leaflet.
Connexions:
Connexions Advisers also
- Work in schools and colleges to ensure that young people get high quality information and advice to help them make the right choices
- Provide a job-finding service for young people by working with employers and learning providers to get the right kind of jobs and learning opportunities. Our website cnx2jobs is designed for young people and holds details of suitable vacancies across Greater Manchester
- Involve parents and carers to ensure that all young people are given the chance to use the opportunities open to them.
Contacting Connexions
We have Connexions Centres in:
| Rochdale | Tel: 01706 759515 |
| Middleton | Tel: 0161 643 3125 |
| Heywood | Tel: 01706 622770 |
You may also find these national websites helpful to you:
- Both the Parent Centre website and Direct Gov give information on a range of issues relevant to children and their parents.
- Children and the Law gives information on how children, parents and carers are affected by the law regarding school attendance, employment, home alone and many other topics.
Improving our services to you Connexions is keen to ensure that we offer you the best possible service and would welcome feedback from you. If you want to comment on the services you’ve received please let us know by contacting:
Quality Co-ordinator
Better Choices Limited
Lee House
90 Great Bridgewater Street
Manchester M1 5JW
0161 228 1101
We will keep you informed of the actions we take to resolve any suggestion you notify to us.
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