Helping your son or daughter choose a better future
How Connexions Kent can help you
This year your son or daughter will be making some
important decisions about their future. Connexions offer
a range of advice and support.
Connexions Kent is a service for all 13-19 year olds in Kent and
for those up to the age of 25 who have learning difficulties and/or
disabilities.
Support for young people
Connexions Personal Advisers are based in schools, colleges and
in our town centre Access Points. They offer confidential
information, advice and guidance to young people about:
- career options
- further education and sixth form courses#
- preparing for work
- job searching
- training/apprenticeships
- benefits
- money
- health and relationships.
Your son or daughter is welcome to book a one to one guidance
interview with the Personal Adviser at your local Connexions Access
Point to talk about their career plans. Advice will include:
- The qualifications they need for different career options
- further education courses
- up to date information about the current job market and
trends.
If your son or daughter is struggling with a personal issue that
is affecting their learning and general wellbeing, our Intensive
Support Personal Advisers are available to offer advice and support
to help them get their life back on track.
Support for parents
Connexions Personal Advisers are here to support parents
too. Advice includes:
- the resources available to you as a parent/carer
- the local employment or training opportunities for your son or
daughter.
- if your son or daughter has a learning difficulty and/or
disability, then we can help you get the support you need. We can
also put you in contact with other agencies that can support your
teenager.
You can find your local Access Point on the Connexions
website or telephone: 01622 683155.