Allo!

Learn to speak another language and find fun interactive learning features at this excellent website.

 

ClassBrain

Parents, teachers and pupils of all ages will find this site quite useful. Although it won't help you find everything you need, it's full of helpful links to things like online scientific calculators.

 

Connexions Direct - Learning

The Connexions site is a good source of information on anything you need to know about life. Click here for a list of the site?s advice on learning, schoolwork and study.

 

ContinYou

ContinYou uses learning to tackle inequality and build social inclusion. They work to bring new opportunities for learning to people of all ages, especially those who have gained least from formal education and training.

 

DCSF - Qualifications 

This the Department for Children, Schools and Families site contains everything you need to know about qualifications for schools and colleges.

 

Directgov - Voluntary work

Voluntary work can be a way of getting into a working environment and learning skills that will be useful in paid employment. This site tells you more.

Do-it

This is a volunteering site featuring an excellent database called ‘Do-it Now!’ which allows you to find volunteering options in your local area.

 

Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Over 225,000 young people are now doing this award and finding it a great way to meet new people and impress potential employers.

 

Languages Online 

This is a great source of information on languages that can give your studies an extra spark.

 

Learn French 

Find out everything about learning french, from options to studying in france to where to go for online courses.

 

Learnerstuff

If you're learning to drive, this site has loads of info on getting started, theory tests and practical exams.

 

Millennium Volunteers

If you’re aged between 16-24 years old, you can contribute to projects that help people in your community, earn a certificate and improve your C.V. by becoming a millennium volunteer

 

My work experience 

my-work-experience.com provides a fresh approach to school work and experience work by concentrating on skills such as business understanding, personal finance and problem solving.

 

Skillset Careers

Skillset is a national training organisation for broadcast, film, video and multimedia. You can find loads of details about training, funding and research.

 

St. John Ambulance

This site will help you find out all you need to know about First Aid courses, the history of First Aid and how to become a volunteer for the charity.

Student Jobs - workthing 

Workthing is the UK’s leading jobsite for vacancies direct from employers, covering jobs in all sectors and at all levels including student jobs.

 

The British Dyslexia Association

The BDA is the voice of dyslexic people.  Their vision is that of a dyslexia friendly society that enables dyslexic people to reach their potential.

 

The National Council for Work Experience

The National Council for Work Experience provides information about placements and case studies by people who've been on them.

 

TotalJobs.com - CV checker

Want to make sure that your CV is just right? This mini quiz should help you work out if you're on the right track.

 

Vocational Learning

Take a look at what courses you can do both in and outside of school.

 

Year in Industry

The Year in Industry provides talented young people with paid, degree relevant work placements in the year out before or during their university course

 

Year Out Group

YOG provides a total reference and resource for all you need to make the most of your Year Out. This includes over 35 provider organisations offering a superb choice of locations and activities that adhere to:

 

Young Carers Initiative 

Part of the Children's Society, this site aims to put young carers in touch with local support projects. As well as contact information, this site has lots of useful advice and web site links to things like health and school.