Connexions service
The Connexions Service provides information, advice, guidance
and access to personal development opportunities for all 13 to
19-year-olds in England.
By ensuring young people receive the highest quality advice and
support, it aims to help them reach their full potential.
Personal advisers act as gateways for young people to get
confidential information and advice on a wide variety of subjects.
They can help with anything that might be affecting school,
college, work, personal or family life.
Since April 2008, the Connexions service in Medway has been
delivered by the Medway Youth Trust (MYT) (www.medwayyouthtrust.org).
The new service replaced the Kent and Medway Connexions service
within Medway and is available for 13 to 19-year-olds, both in
school and in the community. Unlike its predecessor, MYT is
Medway-specific and provides services that affect the lives of
teenagers living and studying in the area. Its personal advisors
can be contacted using the contact details below.
The decision to change the way the service is provided followed
changes to the way services are funded and is designed to ensure
young people living in Medway have access to the services they want
throughout their early years, while at school and beyond. The trust
is managed by a board of trustees made up of headteachers, parents,
young people, members of the community and employers.
Connexions Direct (www.connexions-direct.com)
is a service for 13 to 19-year-olds that offers quick access to
information and advice on a wide range of topics through one
easy-to-use website. Young people can also speak to a Connexions
Direct adviser by telephone, webchat, email or text message.
They can offer confidential advice and practical help or just
listen and if even more specialist help is needed, they know all
the right people. The advisers are ready to take calls from 8am to
2am, seven days a week.
For more information contact Connexions by telephone: 01634
334343 or by email: enquiries@mytconnexions.org.uk
Write to: Connexions, Medway Youth
Trust, 205-217 New Road, Chatham, Kent ME4 4QA