Connexions

About Connexions

Connexions is a confidential advice and support service for all 13-19 year olds (and up to age 25 for young people with special needs).

Connexions services are funded by the Department for Education (DFE) through local authorities to offer young people advice and support on a wide range of lifestyle issues including education, training, careers, employment, health and personal development opportunities.

Connexions Personal Advisers can offer young people information and guidance to help them make positive choices about the future. Personal Advisers work in schools, colleges, Connexions Centres, youth clubs and at other venues and events across Tyne and Wear.

A Personal Adviser is someone who will get to know the young person and offer the information and guidance that is best for them as an individual. If particular support is needed to overcome barriers to learning, a Personal Adviser can put the young person in touch with the right people.

Equal opportunities 

Equality and human rights underpin our vision of a modern, fairer and more prosperous society.

Extending opportunities to all means removing unfair barriers. Delivering prosperity for all means harnessing the skills and potential of every member of society, whatever their background.

Supporting equality and diversity

Connexions is committed to ensuring equality, combating discrimination and celebrating diversity. Connexions will ensure that all clients can access services that meet each individual’s needs, regardless of gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, care/parenting responsibility, criminal record, or disability.

All Connexions information products can be supplied in large print, audio, Braille or languages other than English. If you require this service or would like more information please contact your local Connexions Centre.