What is Study Support?

1.    A learning activity outside normal lessons which young people take part in voluntarily
2.    It is inclusive and covers many activities
3.    Its purpose is to improve young people's motivation, build self-esteem and help them become effective learners
4.    It aims to raise achievement

Study Support activities are run on school sites by schools or external providers, such as sports coaches, arts specialists, and in community settings. The common element is that each activity is run for a purpose - raising achievement in its broadest sense.
Don't be put off by the name. Study Support isn't just homework clubs and booster classes but covers a wide range of activities including:

1.    Sporting and physical
2.    Outdoor, adventurous and environmental
3.    Arts and Crafts

Study support is an important strand of services delivered by extended schools. It can help improve pupil behaviour, attendance, motivation and self-esteem. For instance, after-school clubs and sports activities help engage pupils who might otherwise become disaffected, and encourage them to view school in a more positive light.

For more information on Out of School Activities that are being provided by your school ask at your school reception or on the Extended Service Notice boards.

Useful Links

-  Follow the links from the children's gateway for recommended websites and homework help.

http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/studysupport/impact/extendedschools/

-  Children’s library gateway

http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/home/leisure/libraries/leisure-librarieschildren/libraries-childrensgateway.htm

-  Secondary School Support

-  Connexions is the Government’s support service for all young people aged 13 to 19 in England. They offer integrated and differentiated advice, guidance and support to make a smooth transition to adulthood and working life. Young people receive support from a Connexions personal advisor who works in a range of settings including our two Comprehensive schools.

http://www.connexions.gov.uk/

www.learndirect.co.uk

-  Revision Support

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revision

-  Bullying

www.antibullyingalliance.org.uk

-  Drug Support

www.talktofrank.com

www.urban75.com/Drugs/helplin.html

www.dpyk.org.uk (drugs advice)


Face it- young persons drug and alcohol service - 0800 587 7878
or text 07887 555 150 for free confidential substance advice, information, treatment and support for young people at risk of exclusion. 

- Childline

For more information please Click Here:

-  Child Support

www.4children.org.uk

www.childline.org.uk

-Teen Pregnancy

For the teen pregnancy newsletter click here:

Abortion
For advise and information contact:
-Contraception and Sexual Health Service: 0115 9509151
-Sexwise: 0800 282 930

Text THINK on: 84464
To get advise and help with relationships and sexual health text your question to 84465

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI's)
GU MEDICINE, A PLACE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO GET CHECKED OUT
To talk to someone for advise, telephone the clinic on: 0115 9697744
Or visit the clinic at;
Department of GU Medicine, City Hospital Campus, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Hucknall Road, Nottingham NG5 1PB

Other useful Contacts

-www.youthaccess.org.uk (for your nearest councelling service)

-Sexual Health Line - 24 hour free advise about sexual health contact: 0800 567 123

-BEAT Beating eating Disorders - tel: 0845 634 1414 or visit: www.b-eat.co.uk

The help! Programme

The National Autistic Society (NAS) has developed the help! programme in response to the needs of parents/carers following a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) of their child. The programme uses the most up to date information, delivered simply and clearly by a dedicated and experienced team of ASD knowledgeable programme officers.

There are several different types of programmes available according to parental need. They are the 20 hour programme, the One Day programme, the Two day programme, the Three day programme and help! 2 parent seminars.

If you ar interested in attending any help! programmes or seminars visit www.autism.org.uk/help!