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Local Libraries
Kent County Library Services
These pages have more information on what you can do at the library.
www.kent.gov.uk/libs
libraries@kent.gov.uk
BBC Webwise Guides
Introduction to using the internet for fun and for studying. Includes details of how to stay safe on the net and how to use basic services such as e-mail, software and downloading.
www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/
The Site
An online resource for help, advice and information on all issues, aimed at 16 to 25 year olds.
www.thesite.org
Kent National Grid For Learning (NGfL)
Huge resource for information on the web. Especially useful for homework research and for finding out about things that interest you. Areas covered include geography, history, science, English, the environment and many others.
www.kented.org.uk/ngfl/websites/locating
Directgov
Directgov brings together the widest range of public service information and services online.
Produced by the Central Office of Information, Directgov provides information from across UK government departments on topics ranging from travel safety and parental leave to special educational needs and local NHS services. You can browse by topics - including money, employment, travel and transport, and education - or by audience groups, such as disabled people, young people, and parents. The site also gives you access to government directories, as well as links to relevant third parties who can offer additional trusted advice and support.
www.direct.gov.uk
Ordnance Survey
For information and access to maps of Britain old and new. Some free maps available and courses on map reading.
www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk
customerservices@ordnancesurvey.co.uk
UK Youth
UK Youth is the leading national youth work charity supporting over 750,000 young people, helping them to raise their aspirations, realise their potential and have their achievements recognised via non-formal, accredited education programmes.
www.ukyouth.org
info@ukyouth.org
The British Youth Council
The British Youth Council is the representative body for young people in the UK. An independent charity, run for and by young people, it represents their views to decision-makers and promotes the increased participation of young people in society and public life.
www.byc.org.uk
mail@byc.org.uk
National Youth Agency
The National Youth Agency supports those involved in young people's personal and social development and works to enable all young people to fulfil their potential within a just society.
www.nya.org.uk
nya@nya.org.uk (The NYA)
dutydesk@nya.org.uk (General Enquiries)
Citizens Advice Bureaux
Free, confidential, impartial and independent advice. The Citizens Advice Bureau helps solve problems which are central to people's lives, including debt and consumer issues, benefits, housing, legal matters, employment, and immigration. Advisers can help fill out forms, write letters, negotiate with creditors and represent clients at court or tribunal. Sevenoaks District has three Citizens Advice Bureaux. For contact details and opening times, go to:
Official Citizens Advice Bureau website: www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Follow this link for contact details for Citizens Advice Bureaux in the District.
Children's Rights Officers And Advocates (CROA)
Offer independent advice and support. CROA has a National Development Project that supports members and the children and young people they work with.
www.croa.org.uk
info@croa.org.uk
National Youth Advocacy Service
Offers someone who will listen and speak up for young people. Offers information, advice, advocacy and legal representation to children and young people up to the age of 25.
www.nyas.net
help@nyas.net
