A Safe Place

A video pack exploring attitudes to racism.

Advice Guide

Free independent advice, information and support to those who experience racism. Free on-line information and advice. 

Anti-racist

Anti-racist teaching materials.

Badger Publishing

Order books here on challenging racsim.

BBC

BBC site on sexual health and contraception. Contains details on STI's, treatments, symptoms and images (some graphic photo's).

Britkid

Educational tool to be used with children in groups exploring multi-culturism stereotyping etc. Printable worksheets and questionnaires. Raises lots of issues and teaches children about faith and racism. There is a 'serious issues' section which contains a number of behind-the-scenes resources to help users find out more about the programme. 

Brook

Free confidential sexual health advice for those under 25.

Bulling

Website with info about racist bullying and how to tackle it.

Bullying UK

An excellent service offering valuable advice for parents and pupils. Gain legal advice and read the tips for beating bullies all on one site. 

Childline

An excellent 24-hour service for children and young people. Elements of site include the kidzone, school information and publications. Always check the 'what's new' section for up to date advice and guidance. 

Childline - Racism

A site about racism, what it is and how to tackle it.

Citizens Advice

Free and independent advice on a wide range of issues.

Commission for Racial Equality

The Commission for Racial Equality is the government body for monitoring and advising on race issues in Britain. The web site covers areas such as law, publications and a self-help guide. 

Compower.net

Aimed at parents of school age children. Influencing inclusion in schools. 

Condom Essential Wear

Find out where to get help, expert advice lines and an emergency line for you to get help.

Cool Nurse

Information on sex, health and your safety.

Crisis

Our Crisis Skylights offer a variety of activities for homeless people and the general public. Our first Skylight is based at Crisis head office in east London.

Cumbria County Council

Cumbria County Council

Fair UK

Produces information and fact sheets on world religions and cultures.

Family Planning Association

The aim of this site is to advance sexual health, reproductive rights and choices of all people throughout the UK.

Global Link

Two interactive simulations to address racism. (Suitable for KS2-5)

Gypsy-traveller

A site designed for travellers, students, service providers, local authorities and the general public.

Like it is

Interactive website looking at sexual health advice and contraception for young people. 

Maria Stopes

Internationally focussed website looking at sexual health advice and contraception for youngpeople on a global scale. Focussing on different issues around the world in different countries. 

Mermaids

A support group for gender variant children and teenagers. Information, support and shared experiences. 

National Union of Students

Provides support to LGBT societies in Students' Unions,organise workshops, training and campaigns. 

Need to Know

An informative and helpful site with help and advice for appearance and bullying. 

NHS Direct

A very informative site, giving realistic and instant information on health issues and problems. Essential for specific problems and immediate feedback with a vital 24-hour emergency contact number. 

NSPCC

The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children has been established for many years. This website offers the chance to use their free phone helplineor use the search database to find out about campaigns, volunteering and fundraising. If you have time read their advice sections

Police

To report hate crime - use this link.

Qualifications and Curriculum Authority

Examples of lessons which promote inclusion and cultural awareness.

Queer Youth

A non-profit, non-violent, grass roots civil rights group. Tel 07092 031 086

Real Histories

Directory of museums, books, toys, theatre etc that are culturally related. 

Runnymede Trust

Providesinformation about Runnymede and also reports on racial discrimination,anti-racist legislation and promotion of multi-ethnic Britain. 

Self Harm information

This site is akey information resource for young people who self-harm, theirfriends and families, and professionals working with them. 

Shelter

Bad housing wrecks lives. Shelter believes everyone shouldhave a home. We help people find and keep a home. We campaign for decent housing for all. 

Something Fishy

A comprehensive website on all aspects of eating disorders. An excellent resource bank for young people. 

Student Health

A weekly-published site that offers advice for young peopleon health issues and gives information on health centres, leisure activities,student sites and books. 

Teachernet

Countering Racist Bullying toolkit.

Teen Issues

An informative site thatcovers various issues including self harm. 

Throwing Stones

Throwing Stones is a Video pack for KS2 & KS3 produced by Leicester Constabulary. It is available from this website.

Youth Information

Information toolkit for young people.

Ash

Facts, advice and support for those wanting to stop smoking.

BAAF

If you are adopted and want to locate your birth parents, have a look at this site.

BBC

BBC site on sexual health and contraception. Contains details on STI's, treatments, symptoms and images (some graphic photo's).

Brook

Free confidential sexual health advice for those under 25.

BUPA

An informative site covering all aspects of health.

CADAS

CADAS’s primary objective is to enhance the lives of people in Cumbria through the reduction of harm caused to them by the use or misuse of alcohol and drugs, by providing them with an opportunity to work towards living in a more satisfying and resourceful way. 

Channel 4

Health site at Channel 4 website. Interactive information onsexual health issues from relationship, STIs, and pregnancy, to information onrelevant services in the local area. 

Child Benefit HM Revenues and Custom

When you finish year 11 your parents, guardians or carers may still be able to get Child Benefit if you go into further education - this site will provide information on if you are eligible.

Childline

An excellent 24-hour service for children and young people. Elements of site include the kidzone, school information and publications. Always check the 'what's new' section for up to date advice and guidance. 

Childline - Racism

A site about racism, what it is and how to tackle it.

Citizens Advice

Free and independent advice on a wide range of issues.

Clash

Cumbria and Lancashire Action for Sexual Health.

Condom Essential Wear

Find out where to get help, expert advice lines and an emergency line for you to get help.

Crisis

Our Crisis Skylights offer a variety of activities for homeless people and the general public. Our first Skylight is based at Crisis head office in east London.

Cumbria Alcohol and Drug Advisory Service

Drugscope

Drugscope is the UK's leading independent centre of expertise on drugs. They provide drug information and undertake research at local, national and international levels.

Educational Maintenance Allowance

Whatever you decide to do, EMA could help you with the cost of books, travel, equipment or anything useful to continue learning. It’s worth up to £30 a week, and it’s paid straight into your bank account, not to your parents or your college. 

Equality Human Rights

Informationabout The Disability Discrimination Act and new laws aimed at ending thediscrimination which many disabled people face. 

Fear and Fashion

Fear and Fashionis a new and free online service that provides information and guidance abouthelping young people to stop carrying and using knives. 

Food Standards

Information on food safety standards. 

Furness Young Carers

Information and support for young people who care for someone in their family.

ISMA Help with Stress

ISMA UK is a registered charity with amulti-disciplinary professional membership that includes the UK and the Republic of Ireland. It exists to promote sound knowledge and bestpractice in the prevention and reduction of human stress. 

It's Not Your Fault

Look on this site if you are worried about your parents getting divorced and how it might affect you.

Job Centre Plus

If you are looking for a job, want to make a claim, need to find a job or want to work with job centre plus log on for immediate help and connections. 

Leaving School

Will give you help and guidance on everything from getting the right qualifications, choosing a career, achieving your ambitions to personal stuff like money, health and relationship issues.

Maria Stopes

Internationally focussed website looking at sexual health advice and contraception for youngpeople on a global scale. Focussing on different issues around the world in different countries. 

Mentorpoint Cumbria

A well-established link to becoming or using a mentor. Use this site as a supportor tool for a particular time in your life you are finding difficult.

National Youth Agency

TheNational Youth Agency website promotes the development of young people'spersonal, social and emotional well-being. It also has an excellent section oncurrent events for young people. 

NHS Direct

A very informative site, giving realistic and instant information on health issues and problems. Essential for specific problems and immediate feedback with a vital 24-hour emergency contact number. 

NORCAP

A site supporting adults affected by adoption. It offers specialist advice and support groups including a very effective search room. More suitable for older users. 

NSPCC

The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children has been established for many years. This website offers the chance to use their free phone helplineor use the search database to find out about campaigns, volunteering and fundraising. If you have time read their advice sections

Quit Smoking

Contains information and products available to buy that helpsmokers quit. Can subscribe free for a regular newsletter with informative articles, tips and smokers stories. 

R U Thinking

Website running alongside the SEXWISE help line (0800282930). Offering free and confidential sexual health advice and information,also sign posing to local sexual health services. 

Rape Crisis

This is a centre of support helping with the healing processof any ordeal relating to rape issues. 

Relate

UK s biggest relationship counselling organisation offering support for working things out, breaking the cycle and getting closer topeople. 

Royal College of Psychiatrists

Help and advice on sleep related issues.

Samaritans

Samaritans provides confidential emotional support 24/7 to those experiencing despair, distress or suicidal feelings.

Schools Out

Search-line

If you are adopted and want to locate your birth parents, have a look at this site.

Shelter

Bad housing wrecks lives. Shelter believes everyone shouldhave a home. We help people find and keep a home. We campaign for decent housing for all. 

Talk to Frank

A very controversial site that allows you to ask the questions deemed inappropriate by today's society. This is a very helpful website to find out about what you really want to know abut drugs, the whole truth. An excellent service giving advice to young people and parents alike. 

Teen Issues - Teen Parents

Practical help and advice to cope with being a teen parent.

Teenage Health Freak

This site is helpful informative and offers help and advice on all issues around health. 

Trans-active

Trans-Active Every Disabled Child Matters (EDCM) 

Volunteering

When Parents Part

Help and advice for parents and children involved in separation.

World Wide Volunteering

Young Carers

Info for young people who care for others.

Young Minds

Young Minds offers information to young people about mental health and emotional well-being. 

Youth 2 Youth

An excellent telephone, email and online chat help lineservice ran by young people for young people. Any topic, no taboos. 

Youth Information

Information toolkit for young people.

BBC

BBC site on sexual health and contraception. Contains details on STI's, treatments, symptoms and images (some graphic photo's).

BBC

Effective revision guides categorised by age related work. Formatted in a range of languages so all can access them they include great games, activities, fun facts and revision quizzes.

B-eating Disorders

Help for people with eating disorders.

Brook

Free confidential sexual health advice for those under 25.

Bullying UK

An excellent service offering valuable advice for parents and pupils. Gain legal advice and read the tips for beating bullies all on one site. 

BUPA

An informative site covering all aspects of health.

C Card

CADAS

CADAS’s primary objective is to enhance the lives of people in Cumbria through the reduction of harm caused to them by the use or misuse of alcohol and drugs, by providing them with an opportunity to work towards living in a more satisfying and resourceful way. 

Channel 4

Health site at Channel 4 website. Interactive information onsexual health issues from relationship, STIs, and pregnancy, to information onrelevant services in the local area. 

Channel 4 website

Childline

An excellent 24-hour service for children and young people. Elements of site include the kidzone, school information and publications. Always check the 'what's new' section for up to date advice and guidance. 

Condom Essential Wear

Find out where to get help, expert advice lines and an emergency line for you to get help.

Cool Nurse

Information on sex, health and your safety.

Cumbria Alcohol and Drug Advisory Service

Drugscope

Drugscope is the UK's leading independent centre of expertise on drugs. They provide drug information and undertake research at local, national and international levels.

Family Planning Association

The aim of this site is to advance sexual health, reproductive rights and choices of all people throughout the UK.

Food Standards

Information on food safety standards. 

ISMA Help with Stress

ISMA UK is a registered charity with amulti-disciplinary professional membership that includes the UK and the Republic of Ireland. It exists to promote sound knowledge and bestpractice in the prevention and reduction of human stress. 

Like it is

Interactive website looking at sexual health advice and contraception for young people. 

Maria Stopes

Internationally focussed website looking at sexual health advice and contraception for youngpeople on a global scale. Focussing on different issues around the world in different countries. 

NAT

NAT is the UK's leading charity dedicated to transforming society's response to HIV and Aids.

NHS

Stop Smoking Help and Advice

NHS Direct

A very informative site, giving realistic and instant information on health issues and problems. Essential for specific problems and immediate feedback with a vital 24-hour emergency contact number. 

NSPCC

The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children has been established for many years. This website offers the chance to use their free phone helplineor use the search database to find out about campaigns, volunteering and fundraising. If you have time read their advice sections

Quit Smoking

Contains information and products available to buy that helpsmokers quit. Can subscribe free for a regular newsletter with informative articles, tips and smokers stories. 

R U thinking?

Sexual Health advice and info

Royal College of Psychiatrists

Help and advice on sleep related issues.

Something Fishy

A comprehensive website on all aspects of eating disorders. An excellent resource bank for young people. 

Soon

Practical tips and advice to help cope with exam stress.

Student Health

A weekly-published site that offers advice for young peopleon health issues and gives information on health centres, leisure activities,student sites and books. 

Talk to Frank

A very controversial site that allows you to ask the questions deemed inappropriate by today's society. This is a very helpful website to find out about what you really want to know abut drugs, the whole truth. An excellent service giving advice to young people and parents alike. 

Teenage Health Freak

This site is helpful informative and offers help and advice on all issues around health. 

World Aids Day

Info, advice, support and facts about HIV and Aids.

Young Minds

Young Minds offers information to young people about mental health and emotional well-being. 

Youth Information

Information toolkit for young people.

A Year in Industry

BBC Switch

If you need up to date info on teen issues, the latest news,fashion tips, games, celebrities and more then this is the site you need! 

BUNAC

Find out about volunteering/teaching places in Canada, The USA, Australia, New Zealand, Britain and South Africa.

Camp America

Info on Studying in America.

Community Service Volunteers

CSV is the UK's largest training and volunteering organisation.

Cool Works

If you are looking for some adventure during your gap year, this site is for you.

Coral Cay Conservation

Join a CCC expedition to assist in the conservation offragile and exotic tropical marine and terrestrial environments. Volunteershelp gather data for the protection and sustainable management of reefs and rain forests. 

Cumbria County Council Libraries and Archives

A County Council site, which contains direct links to thelibraries in Cumbria. 

Cumbria Youth Alliance

Find a Gap Opportunity

findagap.com provides users with free advice and access to its online provider database of gap year.  

Fulbright Commission

Visit the Fulbright Commission and get information on world affairs.

GAP

Information, advice and blogs on travelling on your gap year.

Gap Year

An informative and helpful for site for those planning to travel duringa gap year, this site includes blogs, advice, message boards and can help youfind travels mates if you don’t want to travel alone. 

Princes Trust

This site exists to help you move forward. Find informationin the youth zone or media rooms. Log on to the research areas and find out what'son. 

Project Trust

Raleigh international

For information on expeditions and adventures during your gap year.

St Johns Ambulance

St Johns Ambulance is the UKs leading provider of first aidand training and services. It also operates a network of care services acrossEngland. You can join form the age of 5. Find out how you could be involved bylogging on now. 

Sub Aqua Club

Lots of information and contact information for all the subaqua diving clubs in Cumbria. 

The Duke of Edinburgh

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is working closely with the Connexions Services throughout England. As part of this, we have formed a mutual information network whereby we will send them information on the Awardin the North West (such as the various mail shots we do from the North WestOffice) and they will, in return, send us the similar information from their organisation. 

UK Youth Parliament

The UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) enables young people to use their energy and passion to change the world for the better. Run by young people for young people, UKYP provides opportunities for 11-18-year-olds to use their voice in creative ways to bring about social change.

Virtual Cumbria - things to do

Website contains some of the best visitor attractions inCumbria and the English Lake district. Log on to find out more and what there isin your local area. 

Wots on 4 u

Find out more info about what there is for you to do in your free time.

YMCA

Logon to find the local YMCA in your area and see how youcan get involved in many different areas and fulfil your potential. 

Young Carers

Info for young people who care for others.

Youth Information

Information toolkit for young people.

A Year in Industry

ACAS

Acas stands for Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service. They aim to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations.

Aim Higher North West

A website for teachers and Personal Advisers to help them give advice to young people about Higher Education.

BBC

Effective revision guides categorised by age related work. Formatted in a range of languages so all can access them they include great games, activities, fun facts and revision quizzes.

BERR

The Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform - BERR's central purpose is to help ensure business success in anincreasingly competitive world and to drive up UK productivity.  

BFI

The Skillset/BFI course database contains over 4,000 courses in film, television, video, radio and web authoring and is regularly updated and checked for accuracy

BUNAC

Find out about volunteering/teaching places in Canada, The USA, Australia, New Zealand, Britain and South Africa.

Camp America

Info on Studying in America.

Careerjet

Careerjet is an employment search engine that provides information on jobs by industry, location and worldwide opportunities. 

Careers North West

Labour market infromation and regular updates on both sector and project developments. 

Carlisle College

Info on courses and facilities on offer at Carlisle College

Cascaid

This website hosts a more professional outlook for career guidance. It is based around needs more than wants- latest resources; product releases, support materials and technical FAQs can all be found on this site. 

Channel 4 website

Child Benefit HM Revenues and Custom

When you finish year 11 your parents, guardians or carers may still be able to get Child Benefit if you go into further education - this site will provide information on if you are eligible.

Citizens Advice

Free and independent advice on a wide range of issues.

Community Service Volunteers

CSV is the UK's largest training and volunteering organisation.

Confederation of British Industries

Look into the hot topics about British industry using the Confederation of British Industry website. The top features include CBI at workand business services. 

Connexions Direct - Jobs 4u

Search jobs4u careers database to find the right job for you and also gain information on different careers.

Cool Works

If you are looking for some adventure during your gap year, this site is for you.

Cumbria County Council

See Cumbria County Councils Contact Details.

DCSF - Which Way Now? booklet

Department of Work and Pensions

An excellent service delivering support and advice on workand pensions. Creative media centres and resource centres provided. The site is HM Government associated. 

Diplomas

Find out more about the new diploma's here.

Educational Maintenance Allowance

Whatever you decide to do, EMA could help you with the cost of books, travel, equipment or anything useful to continue learning. It’s worth up to £30 a week, and it’s paid straight into your bank account, not to your parents or your college. 

Find a Gap Opportunity

findagap.com provides users with free advice and access to its online provider database of gap year.  

Fish 4 Jobs

The perfect site for job hunting. Use their information on cars, lettings, homes and jobs. Access the local sites and directory for thousands of jobs on line. 

Fulbright Commission

Visit the Fulbright Commission and get information on world affairs.

Furness College

Information on the courses and facilities on offer at Furness College.

Furness Young Carers

Information and support for young people who care for someone in their family.

Futures 4 me

Helping you find courses and training opportunities in Cumbria. 

GAP

Information, advice and blogs on travelling on your gap year.

Gap Year

An informative and helpful for site for those planning to travel duringa gap year, this site includes blogs, advice, message boards and can help youfind travels mates if you don’t want to travel alone. 

gapadvice.org

Advice on taking a gap year.

Hairdressing Jobs

Hairdressing jobs and apprenticeships all over the UK

Hero

HERO is the primary internet portal for academic research and higher education in the UK. It is an excellent resource for enquiries about higher education.

International Labour Organisation

Look into the standards and fundamental principles and rights at work through this international labour organisation website. 

ISMA Help with Stress

ISMA UK is a registered charity with amulti-disciplinary professional membership that includes the UK and the Republic of Ireland. It exists to promote sound knowledge and bestpractice in the prevention and reduction of human stress. 

Job Centre Plus

If you are looking for a job, want to make a claim, need to find a job or want to work with job centre plus log on for immediate help and connections. 

Jobs 4 You

An information database of jobs and careers(replaces occupations) links into the national Connexions direct website. 

Kendal College

Info on the courses and facilities on offer at Kendal College.

Lakes College West Cumbria

Info on the courses and facilities on offer at Lakes College.

Lancaster & Morecambe College

Info on the courses and facilities on offer at L&M College.

Learn Direct

Increase your skills by seeing what courses are available in your area by speaking to a Learn Direct adviser.

Learning and Skills Council

Learning skills council provides an informative site with information such as how to get on the job training and how to study for a nationally recognized qualification such as an NVQ and earn money while you learn. 

Leaving School

Will give you help and guidance on everything from getting the right qualifications, choosing a career, achieving your ambitions to personal stuff like money, health and relationship issues.

Life Long Learning

This website is run by the department for education and skills. It offers information on encouraging, promoting and developing learning for any age. 

Low Pay Commission

The Low Pay Commission was established as a result of the Minimum Wage Act 1998 and offers advice on wage rates. 

Myerscough College

Info on the courses and facilities on offer at Myerscough College.

National Academy for Gifted and Talented Young People

National Apprenticeship Matching Service

National Connexions Site

Advice, guidance and information for young people on the National Connexions website.

National Minimum Wage

National website providing information on the Minimum Wage.

nextstep

Helps adults with FREE essential information on work and learning. 

NHS Direct

A very informative site, giving realistic and instant information on health issues and problems. Essential for specific problems and immediate feedback with a vital 24-hour emergency contact number. 

North West Development Agency

The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) leads the economic development and regeneration of England's Northwest.

Open Days

See when Universities are having Open Days on this site.

Open University

The Open University is an alternative method of learning and progressing.  Use this site to see what it can offer and if it is suitable for you.

Project Trust

Raleigh international

For information on expeditions and adventures during your gap year.

Real Work Real Play

An excellent resource bank for young people who are making decisions for their future success. Read the information available or use there links and fact file pages to find out more. 

School Zone

An effective school support site featuring many resources,events and educational news to examine.  

Schools Out

Shelter

Bad housing wrecks lives. Shelter believes everyone shouldhave a home. We help people find and keep a home. We campaign for decent housing for all. 

shelter.org.uk/knowyourrights

Lots of advice and legal info on housing issues.

Soon

Practical tips and advice to help cope with exam stress.

Student Finance

Information on student finance.

Student Times

Student Times is the national student newspaper. 

Student-Accom.com

Advice on student accomodation.

studentuk.com

Information on student accomodation.

The Institute for Employment Studies

The Institute for Employment Studies focuses on all aspectsof employment policy and practice. Look into their news, information, consultations,press releases and publications. 

The Institute for Fiscal Studies

The Institute for Fiscal Studies is an independent research organisation that provides high quality economic analyses of public policy. Use their effective links to navigate the site by subject area. 

thesite.org

A website for young people covering many different topics including applying for jobs. 

Trades Union Congress

Use the Trade Union Congress website to find out about the voice of Britain at work. An excellent element of this site is the current news room. 

Trotman

An up-to-date guide to education and careers resources available. 

UCAS

A helpful site for those embarking in the process ofapplying through UCAS. Look at the admissions services, news and business services online through this websit.; Apply to university on this site.

UK Jobsearch

Lots of information and advice on writing CVs,covering letters and interviews.

Uk Statistics Authority

This is the home of the official statistics that reflect Britain's economy, population and society. You are able to browse by theme on this site. 

University of Central Lancashire

The University of Central Lancashire gives information for prospective students, current students, staff, visitors and businesses.  

University of Cumbria

Informative site on the courses available. 

University of Lancaster

The University of Lancaster gives information for prospective students, current students, staff, visitors and businesses.  

University of Newcastle upon Tyne

The University of Newcastle upon Tyne gives information for prospective students, current students, staff, visitors and businesses.  

University of Northumbria

The University of Northumbria gives information for prospective students, current students, staff, visitors and businesses.  

Wheels to Work

Wheels to Work is the only organisation providing transport-based support to young people in the North West. The scheme provides the short-term loan of a moped to young people living, or, working in rural areas who are experiencing difficulty getting to work, training, or, education. 

Work Train

Use this national jobs and learning site to access information about employment, training, occupations and voluntary work.

Young Carers

Info for young people who care for others.

Youth Information

Information toolkit for young people.