Connexions

What is Connexions?

Connexions is the Government's advice and guidance service for all 13 to 19 year olds. It is available throughout England.

Connexions Nottinghamshire is a company owned by Nottinghamshire Learning & Skills Council, Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottingham City Council. The Board of Directors includes representatives from:

• LSC
• Education,
• Youth
• Health
• Police
• Voluntary and community services
• Employment sector
• Service users.

How does Connexions help young people?

Young people aged 13-19 can now get information and any support they need from a Personal Adviser on a whole range of issues important to them e.g. careers education, employment, guidance, training, leisure, volunteering, personal development, housing, finance etc. They can also get help in tackling problems such as drugs, bullying and sexual health. Some Personal Advisers will receive specialised training to help those young people who are seriously disaffected or disadvantaged.

Connexions supports all young people, whatever their background and aspirations, so they can make the most of their abilities and make a successful transition to adulthood.

Connexions will work closely with many organisations that help young people, so making it quicker and easier for young people to get help when it is needed.

The Chief Executive

The Partnership's Chief Executive is Jean Pardoe who reports to the Board of Directors.

The Personal Advisors

Connexions has 150 Personal Advisers, countywide, who work with young people.

Connexions Nottinghamshire headquarters

A central headquarters team covering communications, design and print, IT, finances, human resources and training, admin and information is located on Heathcoat Street, Nottingham.

Information sourced from Connexions