Youth and play - information and advice

The following web portals provide lots of information and links for children, young people and their parents, carers and friends for activities in the evenings, weekends and holidays.

Connexions West of England offers practical help, advice and guidance to young people including support to help get the right job and training, planning for the future, and making the best of local opportunities.

1Big Database is the on-line directory of services, organisations, groups and activities for children and young people aged 0 to 20 and their parents and carers in the areas of Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol and South Gloucestershire.

4YP Bristol is aimed at 13-24 year olds as a way for young people in Bristol to find free help and advice on sex, relationships and contraception.

Go Places Do Things is a comprehensive online database of activities and events, news and opportunities to get involved for teenagers in and around Bristol. Providers of activities and events can input information directly into this bright and innovative website which was designed by and for teenagers. This website is continually be updated and developed by a group of young people in Bristol.

All these web portals welcome feedback from users, particularly young users, who'd like to get involved in active life in the city.

Other sources of  information and advice for young people, their parents and carers are listed below and this will be updated regularly.
 

Keeping safe

Most children and young people are well cared for and looked after by their families. Sometimes this is not the case and it is important that when this happens that children and young people are protected and supported. If you have anything that is worrying you or you want advice, please talk to someone you trust.

There may be times though when this isn't enough and you want to talk to someone else.

You can contact Childline about anything, no problem is too big or too small.
tel: Childline - 0800 1111
www.childline.org.uk/ 

You may want to talk to a social worker about something that is worrying you. Social workers in Bristol can be contacted here - Concerned about a child.