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Safeguarding

Child protection

What to do if you are concerned about a child or young person in Devon

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Children in care

How we are safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care

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Domestic violence and abuse

Support for adults and young people affected by domestic violence and abuse

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Family support

Information about the types of family support available in Devon

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Find a school or college

Use our search tool to find a specific school or college

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Health for Teens Devon

A wide range of health advice and support for teenagers in Devon

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Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme

Holiday support for 5-16 years who are eligible for and receiving benefits-related free school meals

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Make Your Mark

Make Your Mark, the UK’s biggest consultation for 11-18s, gives young people the vote on the nation’s most pressing issues. The most recent ballot took place in February 2022. National Results The top three issues at a national level were voted as: Health and Wellbeing Jobs, Money, Homes and Opportunities Education and Learning Devon Overall Continue reading →

Mind Of My Own (MOMO) app

Mind Of My Own

An app to help children and young people in care express their views and communicate with their social worker

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Our top ten tips for workers

These tips are designed to help young people understand what workers and other adults should be doing for them, and help adults to recognise what is expected of them. The two lists have been created by young people across Devon as part of our restorative practice approach. There is one set of tips for children Continue reading →

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Post-16 education

Information for young people and their parents about the options available post-16

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Post-16 school transport

A guide to post-16 school and college transport

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REACH

REACH (Reducing Exploitation and Absence from Care or Home)

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School nursing

School nurses provide information and support to Devon based school aged children and their families.

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Space

Find out about the youth centres and services available to young people in Devon

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Stand Up Speak Up

Information about the Children in Care Council and having your say if you are in care or a care leaver

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Y-SMART

Drug and alcohol prevention and treatment service for young people in Devon

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Young people

Information about services for young people here

Youth Enquiry Service

Youth enquiry service (YES)

Offering young people free and confidential advice and support

Youth offending teams

Youth Justice Service

Devon’s Youth Justice Service works with young people that get into trouble with the law


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