Useful Sites and Resources - MYP for South Bucks and Chiltern

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Here is a list of sites and resources which may be useful to you. UK Youth Parliament http://www.ukyouthparliament.org.uk/4598.html The UKYP aims to give the young people of the UK between the ages 11 and 18 a voice, which will be heard and listened to by local and national government, prodivers of services for young people and other agencies who have an interest in the views and needs of young people. British Youth Council http://www.byc.org.uk/ Similar to the UKYP in that they lobby for youths, the BYC is an organisation of young people for young people across the UK. Buckinghamshire County Council http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc Our county website with lots of useful and general information. The 'Education' > 'Young People' section of the website provides good information of how you can get involved and what you can do. Connexions http://www.connexions-direct.com/ Connexions is a UK governmental information, advice, guidance and support service for young people aged 13-19 (and up to 25 for young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities). Apart from their website, you could also visit your local Connexions office (search on website) or speak to your school's Connexions career advisor (if applicable). Direct.gov.uk - Young People section http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/index.htm The official UK Government website. Direct.gov.uk - Information on Politics and Government http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/DG_10016203 The official UK Government website. Prospects.ac.uk http://www.prospects.ac.uk/cms/ShowPage/Home_page/p!eLaXi For those who like to think about their future! This site contains lots of information about different types of courses, careers, jobs etc. Vinspired - Search for local volunteering opportunities http://vinspired.com/ Volunteering opportunities database. Do-it.org - Search for local volunteering opportunities http://www.do-it.org.uk/ Volunteering opportunities database. CyberMentors.org.uk A website where you can access information about bullying, cyber-bullying, and talk to a CyberMentor online for counselling. Cyber Mentors are young volunteers between the ages of 11-25. http://cybermentors.org.uk/ Have anymore useful links, resources or websites I haven't added? Contact me now!