Young people

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Connexions 360. Your life. Your East Sussex.

Connexions 360 is our website for young people. It includes subjects from school options to contraception, money advice and things to do. It also forms part of the Connexions 360 Service in East Sussex, providing support and guidance such as personal advisers (PAs) and Connexions centres.

Children at work

Links to information about the national minimum wage, rules for employers and the restrictions applying to under 16s who want to work.

Travel and voluntary work

How to get some adventure into your life, do something worthwhile, and help your CV.

Residential care

Information about what residential care is, and how to apply for it if you are a child and need to move away from home.

Youth offending

Find out how the youth justice system works.

Getting ready for adulthood

Help for children leaving foster care or a residential home.

Young carers

Are you a young carer who is looking after a family member who is unable to look after themselves? Find out what help is available.

Become a volunteer mentor

Could you help someone aged 16 or over, for two or three hours a week? No experience needed, training and support provided.

Youth Development Service

Talk to us about getting help with issues, youth work in general and developing links within communities.