What does your future hold?
Are you:
- aged between 14 and 19?
- Undecided about what career path you want to follow?
- Not even sure what GCSEs, A-Levels or Vocational Course to take!
Never fear ... help is at hand!
Darlington’s 14 to 19 prospectus [external site]
Got a personal problem and not sure where to turn for help?
Want to find out what about the effects of taking drugs?
Exam pressure getting to you...want some ideas on how to keep a lid on the stress levels?
Need sexual health advice?
No problem... get the answers to all your questions [external site]
Want to know how many hours a week you can legally work if you are still at school?
Did you know you must be 13 years old to have a part time job?
That you should register with Darlington Education Authority before you start ANY part time work?
That you can only do certain jobs like deliver news papers, shelf stacking, office work and light work in a cafe or riding stables?
During term time your should only work a maximum of 12 hours a week?
If you want to find out more on what jobs you can or can't do or to register your intention to start working part time.
Looking for cheaper off-peak bus travel?
Do you live in Darlington or County Durham?
Aged 18 or under?
Then the answer could be The Arriva Teen Card... download the application form now! [pdf document]
Also if your ever stuck and need info on you next bus try NextBuses which uses mobile internet. You receive a link through a text message to a page where you can input your postcode, street, or bus stop code if you know it, you can also select the bus stop from a map... find out more! [pdf document]
Interested to find out what the Government is committing to young people?
Then check out the latest policies, papers and discussions!
Positive for Youth [external site]
New Facebook App launched to keep you safe on-line!
Facebook and the CEOP Centre have joined forces to make young people safer online by launching the new ‘ClickCEOP’ application. Find out more on Facebook [external site]
What is SWITCH?
We are a team of Drug and Alcohol workers who provide help to young people experiencing problems with substance misuse in Darlington.
Switch [external link]
Do you need a Safe Place To Be?
If you are in town and need a safe place to go for whatever reason there are plenty of places to choose from.
Safe Places To Be