Posted by on 12 October 2022 T Levels are an alternative to A levels, apprenticeships and other 16 to 19 courses. Equivalent in size to 3 A levels, a T Level focuses on vocational skills and can help students into skilled employment, higher study or apprenticeships. Each T Level includes an in-depth industry placement that […]
Listen
No the kids are not alright And neither is the system These self-proclaimed professionals Don’t take the time to listen. I understand work pressures Lack of hours in a day But it takes 30 seconds Just to ask ‘are you ok?’ They promise us the world And then they don’t deliver And then we get […]
Help us get the views of children and young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Survey to empower children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities Suffolk County Council is repeating the SEND CYP survey to empower children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities to share their experiences. As part of the SEND Strategy, we need to hear how the services that young people access […]
Stop and Search
“What are my rights around stop and search?” The police can stop and search people to find out if someone has carried out a crime. You should not be approached by a police officer or police community support officer (PCSO) just because of your age, colour, hairstyle or the way you dress. If you’re stopped by the police […]
Calling organisations working with young people
If you are a school/college or other organisation that works with young people you may be interested in the information on this page. We outline the following: You may also find information on www.thesource.me.uk/launch useful. Watch this video walk through to find out about the site’s features, how the site was co-produced and how we […]
Relationship advice from young people at Level 2 in Felixstowe
Break-ups I went to Level 2 in Felixstowe and young people gave me some relationship advice that they would like to give to other young people going through a break up of a romantic partner or friend. “Sometimes adults think that because we are still young we can’t be ‘in love’, but I think we […]
Revision season tips!
Here are 5 useful websites to get you started: […]
Re-launch of The Source website – A wellbeing resource for young people in Suffolk
On this page We share useful information about the new site: Schools, colleges and organisations working with young people will find useful information on www.thesource.me.uk/update A wellbeing resource for young people in Suffolk www.thesource.me.uk outlines the issues and questions which young people may face in their everyday lives and offers impartial information, enabling young people […]
Write a job worthy CV and Personal Statement
A survey from the National Citizen Service has found that employers spend less than 9 seconds on average scanning a CV before moving on to the next. And it isn’t just the top big businesses either – this was a big survey, with responses from 500 employers! That means it’s more important than ever that […]
East of England Youth Snapshot Report from the Youth Parliament
Below is a report issued by the Youth Parliament based on the responses of focus groups in the area. Could your school or college use the findings? […]