A well-resourced Youth Service, with a clear remit to tackle big issues, such as teenage pregnancy and young people’s sexual health, has been shown to be a key factor in contributing to downward trends in under-18 conception statistics in high performing areas. By working closely with the Youth Service and supporting them in addressing issues around teenage pregnancy and sexual health, Redbridge Teenage Pregnancy Strategy aims to reduce under 18-conceptions in line with government targets.

The Redbridge Youth Service works to provide all young people, aged between 11 to 25 years, with a range of enjoyable opportunities, challenging experiences and effective support that will enhance their personal, social and educational development during the transition to adulthood.

The Youth Service has:

• Management of 5 Youth Centres
• 2 Drop-in and Advice Centres - with Active support for the Connexions programme
• Development of the role of the Outdoor Education specialist, which includes support for the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme to include other accreditation programmes.

For general enquiries please contact:

Click here to download the Redbridge Staff Youth Directory for full information and contact details of the Youth service team.

The Detached Youth team work with young people on the streets, estates and parks who are believed not to be accessing other youth provision and support services in Redbridge. They are based at:

The detached team have developed the Youth Bus specifically for outreach work. On board young people can access facilities including decks, a pc, Playsation 2 & a Plasma screen TV. This resource is available on loan.

For more information please contact Liaquat Ali on:

Redbridge Summer Uni launched in July 2006 is open to any young person from the Borough aged 13-19yrs.

In 2007 Summer Uni offered over 50 different workshops and courses on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis. These were divided up into 4 zones - Media and Technology, Performing Arts, Sports and Study & Explore. Courses were held in different venues across the borough and varied in length between a few hours to five days.

All courses were either locally certificated or nationally accredited. A brochure was published in May and circulated to schools and youth services within the borough.

For information on previous Summer Uni events visit the website by clicking the link below. Summer 2008 information will be available on the site from June. www.summerunilondon.org or visit
http://www.redbridge.gov.uk/cms/education__learning/summer_uni.aspx to download the brochure and application form.

A helpline is also available at the youth office throughout the year on 0208 708 3101

Produced by the Social Exclusion Unit, Teenage Pregnancy (1999) prioritised two main goals. To halve under-18 conceptions by 2010 and to increase to 60% the proportion of teenage mothers in education, training or employment to reduce their risk of long term social exclusion.

Redbridge Connexions service can provide young people with direct support in making decisions about their future direction. Personal Advisers are based locally in One-Stop-Shops at The Connexions Centre and Ilformation. PAs can also be contacted in schools, colleges, and through partner organisations. These include M-Power (Youth Crime Prevention Team), Leaving Care Team, Refugee and Asylum Seekers Forum, Young People’s Project and the Children and Disabilities Team.

A Connexions Personal Advisor works directly with pregnant teenagers and teenage parents to support them in continuing in education, employment and training. PA's provide information and support on a range of related issues including benefits and housing. Connexions can be contacted on 0208 514 9567.

The Teenage Pregnancy Personal Advisor works directly with pregnant teenagers and teenage parents to provide advice, guidance and support on any issue preventing a young person from staying on in education, employment or training i.e. housing and benefits.

A Connesions PA is based at the Young People’s Project to offer support. Click here for more information on YPP.

Ilfomation offers confidential information, advice and support for young people. They are part of the PCT's condom distribution scheme and host a Brook Sexual Health Clinic for young people aged 25 and under on Mondays, 4-7pm. Click here to find out more.

	Youth Matters: Next Steps. Something to do, somewhere to go, someone to talk to
	Enabling Young People to access sexual health advice. Guidance for youth support workers. DfES and Teenage Pregnancy Unit, 2005
	Redbridge Youth Service. Sex & Relationships Education (SRE) Policy and Guidance for youth workers. London borough of Redbridge, September 2006
	Redbridge Youth Service. Child Protection Policy, October 2006