Youth Support Service

The Youth Support Service is one of several services within the County Council that provides help, support and guidance for young people as part of Children and Young People's Services. In Suffolk the Youth Support Service has replaced the Youth and Connexions Service. 

This change recognises the fact that there are often times when young people require support to cope with upsetting circumstances, or to make positive changes in their lives. The Youth Support Service will provide access to information, along with advice and support for young people aged 11 - 19 who need help to manage the transitions in their lives. This will be achieved by working alongside schools and colleges and voluntary/community organisations.


Youth Service - original expressions of interest information

Information about the expressions of interest received by the County Council in relation to youth provision acoss Suffolk.
Youth Club 2011 details


What does this mean for my child?

The Youth Support Service will encourage young people to feel positive towards their learning by thinking about what they want to do, and how they can achieve it. Youth Support Workers will also be on hand to work with families and others in the local community to provide the best opportunities for young people.

For a wide range of information specifically for young people on topics like health and well being, preparing for exams, job vacancies, building a CV, career options, volunteering and training (e.g. apprenticeships) go along to The Source website.


  • For information about post-16 courses and qualifications for young people in Suffolk, take a look at the area wide prospectus, www.Future4me.org.uk
  • For an overview of outdoor personal development and group activities including Duke of Edinburgh Awards, visit the Outdoor and Residential Education page.
  • For details of local youth clubs and community projects in your area, go to Young InfoLink, a website publicising activities for young people.

 

More information

Visit information about activities for children and young people. This page includes:

  • Suffolk InfoLink - a searchable directory with information on where services for children and young people are located, who they are for, what they provide and how they can be accessed;
  • details of events at country parks; and
  • links to activities provided by district and borough councils .