Information & support for young people
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  What's on at SYIS 

Tue 7th September

Mental Health Quiz. how much do you know?

Wed 8th September

Self-harm awareness

Thu 9th September

Self esteem

Fri 10th September

CADSS in to talk about drugs and alcohol
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  Law & Rights 

Carers UK

If you are a carer, visit this site to find out more information on benefits, support, contacting other carers and training.

 

Children's Legal Centre

The Children's Legal Centre is a unique, independent national charity concerned with law and policy affecting children and young people.

 


Directgov - Crime and law

This site for young people explains your rights on things like being in custody or being stopped and searched.

 

Department for Transport - Mobile phones

Not sure what's legal and what's not when it comes to using a mobile phone in your car? Visit this site for the official guide to the regulations.

 

Directgov - Employment rights for young people

Visit this site to find out how many hours you can work each day

 

Directgov - Freedom of information

The Freedom of Information Act gives everyone the right to access information held by the public sector. Check this site out to find out what rights you have with regards to this information

 

Directgov - Voting and representatives

This site has info on rights to vote and constituencies

 

Dyslexia Action

Dyslexia Action is a national charity and the UK's leading provider of services and support for people with dyslexia and literacy difficulties.

 

Miss Your Mum?

A site for students that takes a light-hearted look at serious issues such as student finance, rights, health and accommodation.

 

NCH

The NCH supports some of the most vulnerable and excluded children in the UK with work that covers things like disability, health and well-being, participation children's rights and youth services.

 

Rizer

Visit this site for a no-nonsense guide to what happens if you take part in anti-social behaviour and find out what your rights are if you're arrested.

 

Trade Union Congress - Know Your Rights

Although it's aimed at members of a workers union, this website is a great source of information for your rights as an employee.

 

Trading Standards Central

This site is a one stop shop for consumer protection information in the UK. It provides a wealth of information for consumers and businesses, schools, advice and information centres, community organisations, local councils, business support agencies and trade associations.

 

Understanding Slavery

In 1807, events forced the British Government to make the slave trade illegal. Find out more about how this history is connected to being a citizen in today’s society.

 

Working Rights

Are you working and worried about your rights? This website gives you advice on minimum wages, discrimination and working conditions as well as explaining your rights if you are made redundant.

 

Youth Justice Board - Youth Justice System

Visit this site to find more information and a step by step guide on what happens at every part of the youth justice system.

 

YouthVoice

This site from UNICEF is created by young people aged between 11 and 18 who are committed to children’s rights.  Browsing this site helps you learn about your rights and has tips on how you can get involved in being an active citizen.

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