Warwickshire Direct
Children and young people
Youth and community centres
Find your local Youth and Community centres in Warwickshire.
Children in Care Council (CICC)
We are children and young people aged between 12 and 23 who are placed with foster carers or in supported lodgings.
Leaving Care - Getting ready for adult life
We aim to bring about positive change in the experiences of looked after young people and care leavers.
My School Lunch
Fun and games with Basil the Bear as you find out more about your school lunch.
Children, schools and families - library services
Joining the library is free and children can join at any age. A parent or guardian must give signed permission for under 16s.
Colleges
Information on the various colleges located within Warwickshire.
Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)
This award scheme is an individual programme of practical, cultural and adventurous activities, that will challenge you and get you involved in exciting and interesting activities in your spare time. You just need to be aged between 14 and 24, and be ready for a challenge.
Positive About Young People
Our aims are to reduce school exclusions; reduce the number of young people going into care; reduce youth crime and offending; reduce unauthorised absences, particularly amongst 10-13 year-olds.
Road safety advice
The number of children killed or seriously injured in road accidents has reduced significantly; the 69% reduction since 2002 is better than the national average.
School closures
Find out what schools are closed and sign up for alerts.
Transport assistance for students aged 16 - 19
If you currently receive transport assistance to a school sixth from or college, and you will be starting your second or third year in September 2010, you can still apply for subsidised travel.
Transport assistance for students under 16
If you would like to apply for help with transport assistance you must meet the following criteria and then complete an application form.
Transport for Special Education Needs
Satisfy the following eligibility criteria to apply for transport help.
Transport for students on medical grounds
If you meet the eligibility criteria and would like to apply for transport assistance on medical grounds, please complete an application form.
Vacant seat scheme
If, after entitled students have been accommodated, spare places still exist on contract vehicles, these may be offered to students not eligible for free Home to School Transport.
Warwickshire voice for youth - VOX and Youth Parliament
Warwickshire Voice for Youth aims to provide young people with the platform to bring their views and experiences to the fore and to support with opportunities to make a difference both to their local region and nationally.
Fire and Rescue youth development and education
Programmes, education and awareness for young people.
Bullying - advice for young people
Bullying can happen to anyone. All of us, no matter how brave or how old, can feel hurt by the way people treat us. If you are being bullied, you might think that if you tell, it will get worse, or that other people won’t like you.
Youth and community service
Activities and programmes aimed at children and young people that include: Youth centres and clubs; Outdoor education; The Duke of Edinburgh's Award and Have a say in decision making
