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Age of Consent

According to the Sexual Offences Act 2003, it’s a criminal offence for any kind of sexual activity to take place between two people where one or both participants is under 16. Remember that laws differ round the world – this is only regarding the law…

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study. As an apprentice you will: work alongside knowledgeable staff earn valuable experience gain job-specific skills earn a wage and get holiday pay study towards a related qualification (usually one day a week) Apprenticeships take 1 to 4…

Are you being bullied?

Some forms of bullying are illegal and should be reported to the police. These include: violence or assault theft repeated harassment or intimidation, for example name calling, threats and abusive phone calls, emails or text messages hate crimes Call 999 if you or someone else is in…

Assistance when out and about: sensory bags, visual aids etc

ASDA Shopping aids, Makaton shopping listHappy Little Helpers shopping lists are now available in more than 300 of our larger stores to make trips to the supermarket less stressful for autistic children. They were created by our brilliant Middlesbrough colleague Jenny, whose five-year-old son Charlie has…

Autism Strategy for Children and Young People in Cornwall

Our vision is that Cornwall is a county committed to supporting children and young people with autistic spectrum conditions (ASC) to achieve positive outcomes. Children, young people and their families will be able access services which meet their needs. Families will feel supported through the…

Boredom Busters and Learning Resources for Young People

Arts and Design PixilartFree online pixel art drawing tool Adobe SparkAdobe Spark is an online and mobile design app. Easily create stunning social graphics, short videos, and web pages CanvaUse Canva's drag-and-drop feature and layouts to design, share and print business cards, logos, presentations, posters and…

Children and Families Act 2014

An Introduction to the Children and Families Act 2014 The Children and Families Act 2014 seeks to improve services for vulnerable children and support strong families. It underpins wider reforms to ensure that all children and young people can succeed, no matter what their background.…

Cornwall Accessibility Strategy

Cornwall Council’s vision is for all children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to: have access to inclusive learning be given opportunities to realise their aspirations achieve their potential participate fully in education and the wider society The Cornwall Accessibility Strategy…

Disabled Children's Record

What is the Disabled Children’s Record (DCR)? The Children Act 1989 requires all Local Authorities to establish a record of disabled children and young people (up to the age of 19) in their areas. It is your choice if you want to be a part of…
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