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What is Connexions?
We (Connexions) offer a service to all young people aged between 13 and 19 (or up to 25 for young people who have learning difficulties and disabilities).We employ Personal Advisers (PAs) who are able to give advice and guidance on issues you may be faced with, whatever they are.
You can find PAs in schools, colleges and information centres across Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton.
We want to make sure every young person has a positive and enjoyable life. To make sure we do this, we are working around five main priorities:
- be healthy;
- stay safe;
- enjoy and achieve;
- make a positive contribution; and
- achieve economic wellbeing.
Working in partnership - Government Agencies
The Department for Children, Schools and Families
The Government has long been committed to enabling all children and young people to reach their full potential. This requires a strong lead in securing integrated children’s services and educational excellence.
The new Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) means we can really concentrate on achieving these objectives.
GOSE - Government Office for the South East
GOSE represent central government in the region and their role is to promote better and more effective integration of Government policies and programmes at a regional and local level.
LSC - Learning and Skills Council
The LSC have a single goal: to improve the skills of England’s young people and adults to ensure we have a workforce of world-class standard. The LSC is responsible for planning and funding high quality education and training for everyone in England other than those in universities.
NACP - National Association of Connexions Partners
NACP was founded in 2003 to serve as the umbrella organisation for England's 47 Connexions Partnerships. In 2006 NACP broadened its membership under a new name, the National Association of Connexions Partners, and the new NACP network will continue to champion the needs of young people across the whole country.
The service is managed locally by Connexions Partnerships that bring together all the key youth support services. Connexions Direct offers advice on education, careers, housing, money, health and relationships for 13-19 year olds in the UK. Includes web chat, telephone and call-back.
Every Child Matters : Change for Children
The Government's aim is for every child, whatever their background or their circumstances, to have the support they need to:
- Be healthy
- Stay safe
- Enjoy and achieve
- Make a positive contribution
- Achieve economic well-being
Directgov brings together the widest range of public service information and services online. Produced by the Central Office of Information, Directgov provides information from across UK government departments on topics ranging from travel safety and parental leave to special educational needs and local NHS services.
Aimhigher is a national programme run by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) with support from the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF).
Regional Aimhigher websites are available at:
www.aimhigherhants.ac.uk - for young people in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
www.aimhigherhantsandiow.ac.uk - for practitioners
The Hampshire Economic Partnership (HEP) - HEP was established in 1992 and brings together business and local government to influence government policy and support the economic prosperity of Hampshire and its cities.
Working in partnership - Local Authorities
Hampshire County Council : Children's Services Department
Isle of Wight Council : Children's and Young People's Services
Portsmouth City Council : Directorate of Children, Families & Learning
Southampton City Council : Young People
HantsFish is the Directory of Children's Services for Hampshire, developed by the Children's Services Department. Find services by using the directory search and information by browsing through our pages.
Transforming the education system for 14-19 year olds.
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