Disengagement from School – (NEET)
Connexions supports young people aged under 19, including young parents in accessing Education, Employment and Training.
Connexions in Redbridge is a YPF site providing free condoms, information & referrals and Chlamydia screening to any young person. The Teenage Pregnancy Strategy have trained the Connexions staff in “R U Ready?” and work in partnership, delivering stalls on sexual health at open days and events.
A Connexions PA is based at the Young People’s Project to support young parents and offer advice on a range of issues including benefits. The Young People’s Project provide education and training courses for young parents on site and have a crèche on site to offer childcare to young parents accessing education, employment or training.


