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Self-Management and Progress Coach Introduction

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Self-Management and Progress Coach Introduction

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Week 2 - Self Management & Progress Coach Introduction

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Tyler Antczak

Patty Arcieszewski

Lucas Brogan

Tom Grigg

Lily Heath

Jake Lovatt

Tash Messenger

Eoghan Palmer

Neve Robey

Henley Spiby

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George Batty

Mason Bent

Charlie Buckley

Isaac Bowling

Harry Fargher

Holly Gibbon

Georgia Mellor

Matt Myers

Aaron Palmer

Finlay Pearson

Jake Potter

Natalie Ruddle

Lucy Wright

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Work Experience Letter and Email Template

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Work Experience Letter and Email Template

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UCAS Personal Statements and Progress Coach Review

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Week 8 - UCAS and Personal Statements & Progress Coach Review

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Black History Month & First Event Meeting

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Black History Month & First Event Meeting

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Joe is achieving his goals in football coaching!

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Sports Event Organisation - Organisational Structure

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Sports Event Organisation - Organisational Structure

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Fantasy Premier League, Official Fantasy Football Game of the Premier League

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Official Fantasy Premier League 2022/23. Free to play fantasy football game, set up your fantasy football team at the Official Premier League site.

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Vaping, Vape Spiking and Personal Statements

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Week 12 - Vaping, Vape Spiking and Personal Statements

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Jordan North (The Truth About Vaping Documentary)

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Jordan North (The Truth About Vaping Documentary)

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Next, you'll need to write about your personal skills and achievements. Universities like to know the abilities you have that'll help you on the course, or generally with life at university.
Don't forget to include evidence to back up why you're so excited about the course(s) you've chosen.

Be bold and talk about the achievements you're proud of.

Include positions of responsibility you hold, or have held, both in and out of school.

What are the things that make you interesting, special, or unique?

Your work experience and future plans are important to include. You should share details of jobs, placements, work experience, or voluntary work, particularly if it's relevant to your course.

Try to link any experience to skills or qualities that'll make you successful.

If you know what you'd like to do after as a career, explain how you plan to use the knowledge and experience that you'll gain to launch your career.

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How To Write Your Undergraduate Personal Statement

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Stand out from the crowd by showcasing who you are and what you can bring to a university as you begin your undergraduate journey.

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If you have a problem with drugs, there’s a wide range of services that can help.

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A drug is any chemical you put in your body - like pills, liquids or powders - that change the way you think, feel and act. This includes alcohol.

Drugs can be legal, like your regular painkillers. But when we say 'drugs', we usually mean illegal drugs or drugs people take for fun and not for any medical reason. You might hear them be called "recreational drugs".

Why do people drink or take drugs?

There are loads of reasons.

It could be to fit in, appear popular or because of peer pressure. Some people are curious to know what it feels like. Some like how it makes them feel more confident, or it might help them forget difficult thoughts or feelings.

Whatever the reason, taking drugs and drinking alcohol doesn't make you a bad person. But there are laws in place, and drugs and alcohol can have a negative effect on your mind and body. So, we're here to help you know the facts and be aware of the risks.

When you're on drugs, there's always a risk.

They affect everyone differently, and it's hard to know exactly what you're taking and where it's come from. Check out the FRANK website for more information on the risks and how different drugs can affect you.

What are the laws around drugs and alcohol?

Recreational drugs (drugs that people take for non-medical purposes) fit into three main groups:

Legal - like alcohol and nicotine (cigarettes or vapes)

You're allowed to buy these, but there are some laws. You have to be 18 or over to buy alcohol, cigarettes or vapes. If you're 16 or 17 and out with an adult, you can drink (but not buy) beer, wine or cider with a meal.

Controlled - like diazepam or methylphenidate

These drugs are used in medicine and need a doctor's prescription. They're illegal to have or use if you don't have a prescription. It's illegal to give or sell controlled drugs to anybody else. Your doctor should tell you if they prescribe you a controlled drug.

If you're taking illegal drugs, remember it can lead to a criminal record. This can affect your future, like getting a job. And if you're under 18, keep in mind it's illegal to buy (or try to buy) alcohol, or to drink alcohol in places like restaurants, pubs, bars and clubs without an adult.

You can find out more on the Government's website:

Can you get in trouble for telling someone that you've taken drugs or drunk alcohol underage?

When you talk to a doctor or any healthcare professional, it's all confidential. This means they'll only tell others if you agree to it, or if they think you're in danger of harming yourself or others. But they'll always try to let you know first.

But if you're under 16 and they think you're being abused or that you're in danger, they have to report that.

If you tell them that you've chosen to take drugs or drink alcohol underage, they will not report you to the police . In fact, if you're worried about drugs, tell your doctor. They're there to help, not get you in trouble.

How can drugs and alcohol affect my mental health?

Drugs and alcohol can affect your mental health in different ways. It can depend on a few things, like what you've taken, how much and how often. It can also depend on how you're feeling at the time and the environment you've taken it in.

When you're still feeling the effects of alcohol or drugs, you might feel pumped, relaxed or like it's really easy to socialise and talk to people. Or you might feel low, anxious, impulsive, or paranoid.

Even after the affects wear off, drugs and alcohol can carry on affecting your mental health. You might feel down, anxious, paranoid, or spaced out.

Some people take drugs and drink alcohol to help them in the moment, like feeling more relaxed, outgoing and sociable. Or to help with anxiety. But relying on it to feel better can have bad long-term effects. You might start feeling like you can't cope without drugs, but they can make feelings like anxiety or depression worse once the effects have worn off.

They can also impact your physical health.
If anxiety is getting you down, it's better get help and find healthier ways to cope in the short and the long term.

For advice on coping with anxiety, have a look at our guide.

Using drugs and alcohol long-term can make any mental health problem worse. It could even lead to new mental health problems. One example of this is that regularly using cannabis has been linked to developing psychosis.

And if you feel like drugs are taking over your life - like you're hiding it from your friends and family or drugs are all you think about - you might be getting addicted. If you're struggling with addiction, you're likely to struggle with your mental health too.

Drugs, alcohol and mental health medication

Taking medication for your mental health can change how drugs and alcohol affect you. Check out our medication pages for more details, but always speak to your doctor for any medical advice.

How to tell if you have a problem with drugs or alcohol

It's tough to notice when you have a problem with drugs and alcohol, because it can get worse slowly over time. But here are some things to look out for:

feeling like you can't cope without it, it controls you and you 'need' it, even if you don't want to

getting used to the drug, so you need to take more of it to feel the effects

having withdrawal symptoms, like feeling sick, anxious or shaky, when you stop taking it

injuries like bruises or cuts, but you don't remember where they came from

blackouts, confusion and difficulty remembering what happened while drinking or on drugs

feeling ashamed and hiding when you use them, or doing it alone

What to do if you're struggling with drugs or alcohol

If you're stressing about your drug or alcohol use, there are people who can help you. Talk to someone you trust - friends, family, teachers or a counsellor.

If drugs or alcohol are messing with your daily life, see your GP. It might feel scary, but it's the first step to getting help, and your doctor won't judge you.

Quitting drugs or drinking alcohol might seem impossible, but with the right help, you can live a happy life without drugs or alcohol.

Dealing with peer pressure around drugs and alcohol

Sometimes we feel pressured to do things we don't want to, just because everyone else is. That's called peer pressure. It can make you feel scared, alone, and like you need to explain yourself otherwise people will make fun of you.

But remember, when it comes to drugs and alcohol, it's your call and no one else's. Saying no isn't easy, but good friends will never force you to do things you don't want to.

Frank have ten tips for dealing with peer pressure on their website.

Childline have a guide to being assertive, which you might also find helpful when you want to say no but you're not sure how.

Real stories about dealing with peer pressure

Top tip from our Activists

If your friends drink alcohol or take drugs a lot, it can feel like that's all there is to do. But you can change this. Try making plans that don't involve drugs or alcohol. This takes away the pressure and lets you find other things that you enjoy doing together. Like going to the cinema, playing sport, cooking or going for a walk. There are plenty of ways to get together and leave out drugs or alcohol.

Helping a friend who you think may have a drink or drug problem

It can be tough to know what to do if you're worried about your friend's drinking or drug use. You might worry that they'll get angry if you tell someone, or start hiding their drink or drug use from you. Or that keeping quiet will only let their problem might get worse.

The best move is to let them know that you're there - no judgement, just support as their friend, and they can talk to you if they want to . But you can also be honest about your worries and how it's affecting you or your friendship.

But if that conversation feels too hard, that's okay. It's not your job to fix things. You can suggest they use one of the helplines at the bottom of this page. And don't forget, you can ask for support from an adult you trust. They don't need to know their name, but if you think they may be in danger, then it's a good idea to tell them who your friend is.

You can let your friend know before you talk to an adult and let them know why. They might not get it at first, but they'll come around. They'll soon see that it's because you care.

See below for a list of organisations and helpline services that can offer you further support.

More information and advice

Whether you love the page or think something is missing, we appreciate your feedback. It all helps us to support more young people with their mental health.

Please be aware that this form isn't a mental health support service. If you are in crisis right now and want to talk to someone urgently, find out who to contact on our urgent help page.

At YoungMinds we take your privacy seriously. If you'd like to read more about how we keep the information we collect safe, take a look at our privacy policy.

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Healthy teen relationships

Welcome to Act on it Now: a site developed for young people, by young people.

Learn about what healthy, unhealthy and toxic relationships look like. Get help if you’re worried about your own relationship or someone else’s.

Young people

What do relationships mean to you? With your parents? Friends? Family? Boyfriend? Girlfriend? How do relationships make you feel? Find out more about what healthy, unhealthy & toxic relationships look like here.

Parents & carers

Are you a parent or carer worried about a young person’s relationship? Either with someone else or with you? Find out more about supporting teens & young people as their relationships develop.

Professionals

If you’re a professional working with teens & young people – whether you’re in education, medicine, social services or another related field – you’ll find lots of free resources to add to your professional toolkit here.

“Act on it Now helped me see the unhealthy behaviours that were happening in my relationship and leave before things got worse.”

— Ellie

Let’s build a healthy community where everyone can live free from the fear of domestic abuse.

If you think you might be in an unhealthy, controlling or toxic relationship – or you’re worried about your own harmful behaviour – contact us now. We’re here to help.

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Every year, the Earth yields billions of tons of natural resources and at some point, in the not too distant future, it will run out.

That's why we must think again about what we throw away - seeing not waste, but opportunity.

The last decade has been the hottest on record, and we are now facing a climate emergency of unparalleled proportions. If we don't make significant and rapid changes, we will see continued rising global temperatures, the melting of icecaps, continents on fire and rapid deforestation.

This directly affects humanity with increased poverty, immigration from displaced communities, job losses, waste mountains and natural habitats disappearing. We have the power to make lasting changes to combat this, and with recycling being recognized in the UN's Sustainable Development Goals 2030, we are already seeing many individuals, governments and organisations taking direct action to support the global green agenda.

Recycling is a key part of the circular economy, helping to protect our natural resources. Each year the 'Seventh Resource' (recyclables) saves over 700 million tonnes in CO2 emissions and this is projected to increase to 1 billion tons by 2030. There is no doubt recycling is on the front line in the war to save the future of our planet and humanity.

The Global Recycling Foundation is pleased to announce the theme of Global Recycling Day 2021 as #RecyclingHeroes. This will recognise the people, places and activities that showcase what an important role recycling plays in contributing to an environmentally stable planet and a greener future which will benefit all.

Global Recycling Day was created in 2018 to help recognise, and celebrate, the importance recycling plays in preserving our precious primary resources and securing the future of our planet. It is a day for the world to come together and put the planet first.

The mission of Global Recycling Day, as set out by the Global Recycling Foundation, is twofold:

1. To tell world leaders that recycling is simply too important not to be a global issue, and that a common, joined up approach to recycling is urgently needed.

2. To ask people across the planet to think resource, not waste, when it comes to the goods around us - until this happens, we simply won't award recycled goods the true value and repurpose they deserve.

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KS2 Religious Studies: Ramadan and Eid ul Fitr

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Eleven-year-old Muslim Sara introduces us to her family, who are fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. Suitable for Key Stage 2, First Level and Second Level

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Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the month of Ramadan and is a day of celebration for Muslims around the world. Find out more about the Eid celebration here.

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Learn the British Sign Language (BSL) Alphabet with Deaf Action. It's an easy way to learn some basic BSL and get used to the handshapes. Download our BSL fingerspelling PDF, or watch the video below.

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Want to learn more?

Why not try our short taster BSL course. It's the perfect way to learn some basics and increase inclusion for deaf people.

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Week 26 - Event Fundraiser 2 Organisation, WEX, Grade Calculators, AssignmentUnit Upgrades