Connexions Oxfordshire publications
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Oxfordshire Connexions provides Information, Advice and Guidance to young people aged 13-19, and up to 25 if there are special circumstances, e.g. learning difficulties or disabilities.
On this page you can find downloadable versions of publications, fliers and more from Oxfordshire Oxfordshire Connexions and Integrated Youth Support Service.
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Please note that Government policy changes mean that some information may be out of date on this page. We will aim to keep as up-to-date as possible, however, we do not receive information ahead of public announcements.
Local Connexions Publications
Let's talk about choices... at 18+ 2011-12 (PDF 32 pages 2.8 Mb)
Advice and information for advanced level students applying to higher education. Clickable web addresses. Some topics are available as separate pdfs:
- Thinking about Higher Education
- Types of courses
- How are courses structured?
- Ideas for HE Courses
- Choosing what to study
- Foundation Art and Design
- Studying abroad
- Information for overseas students
- Students with disabilities
- Application Process and UCAS Tariff
- Applications Calendar
- Application with Vocational Qualifications
- Writing your personal statement
- Interviews for HE
- UCAS Extra, Clearing and Adjustment
- Student Finance
- Sponsorship
- Gap Years
- Work Experience
- After University
- Useful sources of info
- Useful Websites
Jobseeking in Oxfordshire 2011-12 (PDF 16 pages 1.6M)
Advice and information for young people looking for work in Oxfordshire. You can download some of this publication as worksheets on key skills for finding a job.
- Finding Job Vacancies
- Telephoning about a job
- Applying in Writing
- Writing a covering letter
- Preparing your CV
- Some example CVs
- Filling in Application forms
- Practice Application form
- Going for an interview
- Taking selection tests
- Getting training
Let's Talk about your Future 2010-11 - More accessible booklet covering choices after Year 11 (PDF 20 pages, 490K). Clickable web addresses. Some of the key pages are also available as worksheets:
- Filling in Application Forms
- Going for an interview
- Telephoning about a job
- Writing letters to an employer
- Preparing your CV
Let's talk about ...Which Way Now? 2010-11 - For Year 9 students (and some Year 8) : local advice and information on choosing their key stage 4 options, plus details of organisations and people who can help them with those decisions and other lifestyle issues. Clickable web addresses. (PDF 12 pages 900K)
Let's Talk about... It's Your Choice 16+ 2010-11 - For Year 11 students: local advice, information and details of organisations and people who can help them decide what to do beyond 16. Clickable web addresses. (PDF 12 pages 1Mb)
- Change to page 6 - EMA. The government is making policy changes around EMA. Please talk to a Connexions Adviser or see national websites for information.
A guide for parents and carers of students in Year 11 Autumn 2010 - Locally produced leaflet providing advice for parents/carers on how they can support their teenager in deciding what to do after Year 11. Clickable web addresses. (PDF 4 pages 350Kb)
- Change to page 4 - EMA. The government is making policy changes around EMA. Please talk to a Connexions Adviser or see national websites for information..
A guide for Parents and Carers of Students Polish Edition (wersja polska) - Przewodnik dla rodziców i opiekunów uczniów klas 11 2010 (wersja polska) (PDF 7 pages 75Kb)
What is Connexions? - Leaflet explaining the Connexions Service (PDF 2 Pages 750Kb)
Data Protection - information for young people - explains why Oxfordshire Connexions needs to collect and keep information securely about young people, how long it is held for, and your right of access to it. (PDF 2 Pages 740Kb)
Connexions can help you with your recruiting - for employers who want to advertise vacancies to young people through Connexions. (PDF 2 Pages 325Kb)
Mini leaflets for young people
Zero to Hero - Not being in Learning makes you a NIL! Bust out and achieve your potential with this seven step plan to learning success (PDF 2 Pages 350Kb)
Why me : a guide to surviving bullying - Practical booklet developed by young people from Oxfordshire who have experienced bullying. (PDF 20 Pages 780Kb)
National Connexions Publications
It's Your Choice - National publication produced by Department of Education to help students choose their post-16 options. Includes a supplement for parents and carers. (PDF 36 Pages 4.25Mb)
Which Way Now? - National publication produced by the Department of Education, aimed at students in Year 9. Provides information to assist with subject choices and qualifications in Key Stage 4. Includes a supplement for parents and carers. (PDF 34 Pages 3.75Mb)
Reports and Plans
Class of 2009 Oxfordshire - summarises the destinations of students in Oxfordshire completing Year 11 in 2008 (PDF 2 Pages 250Kb)
Class of 2008 Oxfordshire - summarises the destinations of students in Oxfordshire completing Year 11 in 2007 (PDF 2 Pages 250Kb)
Class of 2007 Oxfordshire - summarises the destinations of students in Oxfordshire completing Year 11 in 2006 (PDF 2 Pages 250Kb)
Class of 2006 Oxfordshire - summarises the destinations of students in Oxfordshire completing Year 11 in 2005 (PDF 2 Pages 250Kb)
National Services (Connexions Direct)
You can contact Connexions Direct Advisers online or by phone 8am-2am every day of the week.
