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Money matters – especially if it’s yours So it always pays to check things out and know your rights. Chances are you’ve got a bank or building society account. You may also have insurance – so you’re covered if something gets lost or stolen. The good news is that financial services like these usually work just fine. But what do you do if there’s a problem? First, complain to the firm itself. If it doesn’t sort things out, the Financial Ombudsman may be able to help. Set up by law, it’s a free service with official powers to settle financial complaints.
‘top tips’ on how to get your complaint taken seriously 1. What’s the problem? Before you complain, be clear in your own mind about what’s gone wrong. s 2. Stay calm – even if you’re upset. This help you get your points across clearly. 3. Keep a record. Always have the relevant policy or account numbers to hand and keep a note of who you contacted – and when. g 4. Keep it brief. Tell the firm what’s gone wron and how you would like it to put things right. s 5. Take it further. Financial firms have 8 week to try and resolve complaints. After that, you can ask the ombudsman to help.
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Summer fun? Thinking about taking a break before you start university or college this year? Many students decide to take a gapyear to explore the world – but whether you plan to hike across South America or help build a school in Malawi, knowing that you have travel insurance in place can make your trip much less stressful. Okay, so taking out insurance might not seem that interesting when you’re planning the trip of a lifetime – and if you are working to a tight budget, it’s tempting to make savings where you can. But when you’re far away from home, a good insurance policy can help you out if things go wrong. Travel insurance can provide cover for a wide range of things – subject to limits and exclusions – and there are lots of different types. Travel insurance policies vary significantly, in terms of both price and cover, so check that your policy
Travel insurance checklist Find a policy that works for you – remember, cheaper isn’t necessarily better. Make sure the policy covers you for: • The number of days you are away • The countries you are travelling to • The period before you travel (in case something happens and you can’t go) • Adventure sports, like bungee jumping – especially if you’re an adrenaline junkie!
Other things to look out for: • If you are doing activities like riding mopeds make sure you have the necessary licences and certificates that you need • Limitations and exclusions on the policy – the insurance company should make it clear if there are significant restrictions on the cover they are providing. • Excesses (the amount of the claim you need to pay yourself) – these alter from policy to policy. • Try to answer the insurance company questions in as much detail as possible.
meets your needs, rather than automatically going for the cheapest policy. For example, if you are going away for an extended period it might be worth checking the policy terms – many policies have a limit on the number of days you can go away for at any one time. It’s often a good idea to have insurance in place from the day you book your travel. An important part of travel insurance is the cover it provides you in the lead-up to going away. So if you break your leg before you set off cycling around Asia, you can at least be comforted by the thought of having the cash to re-book when you’re back on your feet! If you are planning on taking part in any ‘white-knuckle’ activities while abroad check your insurance policy to see what you are covered for. Some activities that you may think are fairly standard – such as bungee jumping or quadbiking– might not be covered - and you won’t want to miss out if you are an adrenaline junkie! And remember to take a copy of your policy documents with you – and any telephone numbers you need in case you have to make a claim. Every year the Financial Ombudsman Service – the free service set up by law to settle complaints between consumers and financial firms – deals with around 2,000 travel insurance complaints. Most travel insurance
Recent case: Paul Neal thought he had found a new friend when he got in to a conversation with the person next to him on the subway in New York... until he looked down to discover that his rucksack – and £2,000 of personal possessions – had been pinched. His insurance company said he had left the bag “unattended” and wouldn’t pay out, but when Paul asked the ombudsman for help they disagreed. They said that as the bag was next to him when it was taken it was not “unattended”. The ombudsman told the insurance company to pay Paul’s claim in full.
complaints referred to the ombudsman are about claims that have been turned down by an insurance company. When you purchase your policy, try to answer the insurance company’s questions in as much detail as you can. If you’re unsure what the policy will cover you for, ask the insurance company to explain. If you do need to make an insurance claim, you should find that your insurance company is able to deal with things quickly and efficiently. But if things don’t go smoothly, and you’re unhappy with the way your insurance company has handled things, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. To find out more about the ombudsman and its work in settling financial complaints: www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk And wherever you decide to go… enjoy your trip!
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WELCOME BACK TO LEAVING SCHOOL!
Spring has sprung, the summer is almost upon us and that means one thing – no, not that we’ll be spending lots of time outside enjoying the weather, who do you think we are? No, we’ll be spending lots of time inside. In cinemas to be exact, to watch the summer blockbusters, starting with Hugh Jackman in X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Read all about which other movies to watch on page 48. Of course, Jackman isn’t just on our cover because of our movie preview, but also because we have a great interview with him on page 38. The Aussie action man talks all about making his fourth X-Men film, getting into character to play the man with the gigantic claws and revealing more about Logan’s mysterious past. Then we of course also have all the great career, diploma and apprenticeship news you’ve come to love and expect from Leaving School. We’ve got some great features on getting employed in the retail sector, or what it is like to work in the land-based sector. We also have everything you need to know about the new diplomas and a sneak peek behind the scenes of the RAF. If neither of those appeal, then maybe game design is more for you, or maybe it’s midwifery? Again, we have articles on both careers that should be able to tell you all you want to know about the jobs in question. On a more serious note, we also tell you all you all you need to know about the most common of sexually transmitted diseases: Chlamydia. What are the risks, are there symptoms and how can you get diagnosed? Check page 46 for details.
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London College of Beauty Therapy
You Love Beauty So Make It Your Career Are you interested in finding out more about what working in the beauty industry would be like? Or, have you already decided that beauty is the career for you? In either case you need to contact the London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT), the UK’s leading specialist beauty training college. We have the course that is right for you and for many of our courses we offer evening and flexible learning hours too. And added to this, we also provide free tuition for all 16-18 year olds and also to others who qualify for free tuition aged 19 and over. Located in the heart of London’s West End, in the midst of its most fashionable shopping area, LCBT provides a dynamic learning environment for all its students. Everybody there is determined to progress their careers or move on to the next stage of their learning.
A great business full of opportunities
Despite the current recession the beauty sector remains a great industry for young people and for those looking to re-train for a new career. The proliferation of beauty products and treatments and their availability in an ever-growing number of salons, spas and stores on the high street, in shopping malls, airports and leisure centres mean that there are endless career opportunities for enthusiastic and knowledgeable people in a wide range of companies - both in the UK and overseas – and all of these companies are in desperate need of trained and educated staff. Beauty is less affected by economic downturns than other sectors because no matter what, people and especially women, will
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always buy products that make them feel and look good. A lipstick or mascara can do this, at a relatively low cost when compared to other luxury goods.
Your course in beauty
LCBT’s 1100 beauty therapy students are supported and encouraged by a fantastic team of highly experienced and caring lecturers who guide their students through the practical and academic areas of their studies. Qualification for each NVQ Level (1, 2 and 3) in beauty therapy is achieved via continuous assessment. Beauty therapy students at LCBT benefit from the fact that the college offers them the fastest route into work available anywhere - there are no term breaks and achieving NVQ Levels 1-3 can take only 18 months, compared to three years at other colleges. LCBT’s beauty courses also include Beauty for Beginners and the BTEC Diploma in Retail Beauty Consultancy for department store, salon and spa based retail beauty consultants. This latter course is a fully funded, work-based qualification that is perfect for every beauty retail professional whether you intend to work as a receptionist, hostess, beauty therapist, department store consultant, airline crewmember or chemist sales advisor. It is the first nationally recognized qualification for this specialist sector. From September 2009, LCBT will also be teaching school aged students the new Hair and Beauty Diploma and the ASDAN life skills programme. The diploma will give young people a wider understanding of beauty and an invaluable insight into the commercial side of the business. If the students enjoy the subject, they can then decide whether they would like to make a career in beauty or study
for higher beauty qualification.
Learn the latest beauty skills at an award winning college
The latest treatment methods are continuously introduced at LCBT’s commercially run beauty salon – the largest by floor space in London - to ensure students are kept fully up to date with new products and techniques. The college is fully committed to 21st century learning methods. Computers, laptops and smart boards are used in all lecture rooms while students now have the option of delivering their work for assessment online, taking away the need for bulky written portfolios. Learning in this way becomes more fun and also more relevant to the tasks that will actually be carried out in the workplace. LCBT has been recognized time and again for its high standard of training provision: it is the Centre of Vocational Excellence for Retail, Beauty and Holistic Care, holds the Training Quality Mark, the Matrix Standard, Investors in People standards and has won numerous other awards for training and excellence. Student motivation levels are excellent because achievement rates are so high – over 90%! So if you are considering studying for a beauty qualification, make LCBT your number one choice.
To begin your career in beauty call LCBT now 020 7208 1300 For salon bookings and short course enquiries call 020 7208 1370 All email enquiries to: info@lcbt.co.uk Open days at the LCBT are held throughout the year. www.lcbt.co.uk
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Get into TV Are you 18 and over? If you’ve sat at home watching a soap thinking “I can do better than that” or always wanted to be one of the young writers on Skins, then now is your chance to get your foot in the door. As part of the Media Guardian’s International Television Festival in Edinburgh, people over 18 can apply to take part in several days of free television masterclasses and lectures. Successful applicants will be able to attend lectures by leading TV personalities. “I think The Network is really important so young people can see how
there are ways to get into the TV industry, because so many young people want to be in TV but don’t quite know how to get a break or what area they really want to work in,” argued Sharon Osbourne. The festival this year takes place from 27 to 30 August, with applications due 17 April. The 150 successful applicants will also be offered the chance to apply for six months worth of paid work experience in the industry. For more information and to apply, go to the Network website: www.mgeitf. co.uk/home/thenetwork.aspx.
Stem cell research – you may have heard the word on the news, but what does it mean? Basically, stem cells are cells that can turn into any kind of cell the body may need. It is hoped that stem cell treatment can be used to fight many of the diseases that currently cripple us, but opinion is split as to if it’s the ethical thing to do. Now, an event in the Royal Albert Hall is offering you the perfect chance to make up your
Roc-ing with Kele Students from Westminster Academy got a taste of life as a journalist recently, when they were given the chance to interview a famous singer. The pupils, all attending a careers fair organised by the London Apprenticeship Company, had the opportunity to talk to singer Kele Le Roc when they sat down at Leaving School’s own stand, promoting careers in the media. Not shy or scared of sitting down with someone that famous the kids, between 13-17, dove right in. Asking the singer questions about her idols, where she enjoys shopping and where she got her inspiration from, there were a few would-be journalists in the mix. Some also showed the journalistic knack for asking even the uncomfortable questions, trying to find out Le Roc’s age (But a lady never tells!) Other stands at the fair included ones on hospitality, where pupils had to spot the mistakes in the way the table was set, and one with dummies, with advice on how to dress for an interview. If this sounds interesting, then maybe you should find out where your nearest career fair is taking place?
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mind or simply learn more. During the Arena of Debate in early April, pupils like you, aged 14 – 16, will be discussing the topic. And not only that, but six schools will be showing movies they filmed with the pros and cons of stem cell research. The Theatre of Debate idea was started by the Y Touring Theatre Company, who specialise in educational shows for pupils. To make sure the pupils have all the knowledge they need, they will be backed by a panel of experts from all areas of science, but firmly with you young ones front and centre.
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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC)
Welcome all the talented people... We’re the one firm for all talented people. People who, whatever their background, interests and aspirations, have qualities that make them shine in one way or another. Whether you’re about to leave school or college, or you’re ready to make a career change, it’s your ability that matters. Nothing else. We’ve become one of the world’s largest professional services firms, employing more than 146,000 people across 150 countries, because we’re good at what we do. But what is that exactly? Basically we help organisations – businesses, charities and even governments – check their financial performance and improve the way they work. The areas of our business are tremendously varied. One of the best things about PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) is the huge diversity of clients in our portfolio. Wherever you find yourself, you can be sure that the variety of challenges we undertake means you’ll get to see the bigger picture and build an understanding of what it is that makes different organisations tick. We offer a number of programmes, each of which will give you the chance to learn more about the world of business and accountancy and develop strong technical and personal skills. Complete one of them successfully and you’ll be well-placed to build a long-term
career within many different areas of PwC. Whether you’re thinking of applying for our HEADstart programme or applying for a place on the Flying Start Degree, our INS1GHT Days are a great way to find out more about the options available to you. In fact, many of the people who join these programmes have first taken part in one of our INS1GHT Days. You’ll spend a day in one of our offices across the UK, discovering what we do, how, why and where we do it, and who we do it for. We’ll explain the various directions a career with PwC can take you – and how far you could go – and you’ll have every opportunity to ask our people questions face to face and get a better grasp of our business. If you have decided against University then join us after your A-Levels/Scottish Highers or equivalent and start earning while you work towards a professional accounting or tax qualification. Likewise, if you’re looking for a change in career direction, one of our HEADstart programmes could be right for you. Our introductory training will give you a good grounding in book-keeping, auditing or tax specific skills, while improving your general business awareness. And the learning doesn’t stop there. Formal study, on-the-job experience and coaching from colleagues mean you’ll continually pick up new skills and develop
your business knowledge. Together with your personal coach, you’ll review regular feedback on your performance and use it to keep your career moving forward. Our Flying Start degree is an innovative BA (Honours) Business Accounting and Finance degree at Newcastle University Business School which helps you qualify as a Chartered Accountant more quickly. While many other degrees tackle Business, Accounting and Finance, none of them prepares you for your chosen profession as well as Flying Start. The degree’s unique structure enables you to put classroom theory into commercial practice on placement, then relate your practical experience back to your studies. It’s also designed to equip you with a range of business skills that will help you develop your future career. To find out more about the programme and how to apply, please visit www.ncl.ac.uk/flyingstart/ In return for your talent and commitment, we pay a competitive salary and have an innovative flexible benefits scheme.
Detailed information about our recruitment process, how to apply, and our online application forms can all be found at pwc.com/uk/careers/ Alternatively you can call us for a brochure and find out about other ways to apply. Call 0808 100 1500 or alternatively +44 (0)121 265 5852.
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Requirements: 280 - 340 UCAS tariff or equivalent depending on entry route
Want to try something new? Because if you’re at a crossroads, taking on a fresh challenge can help you think more clearly about the rest of your life. And we’ve got just the thing. It doesn’t matter what you’ve studied, whether you’re about to leave school or college, or if you want to make a career change, you’ll work on real projects for real clients and enjoy real prospects. From our HEADstart programmes and Flying Start degree to our INS1GHT Days, we have something for everyone. And whatever’s right for you, you’ll get a real insight into how a professional services firm operates and develop invaluable business skills. Discover what you’re made of. We’re the one firm for all inquisitive individuals.
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Like many other sectors in the UK, the environmental and land-based sector is becoming more service oriented. There has been major growth in the use of land for leisure and tourism as opposed to purely production-based purposes. This is particularly evident in the growth of the horticultural, landscape, equine and environmental industries. For graduates, this means that many higher-level jobs are located on the ‘agri-business’ side, as opposed to direct production.
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Agriculture and science
Careers in agriculture and science include production, agri-services, engineering, teaching and research. The total number of businesses directly involved in agricultural crops and livestock production is predicted to drop to around 220,000 businesses (Sector Skills Agreement, Lantra, 2005). Despite this, production-oriented job opportunities are predicted to continue being advertised.
Animal-related
It is estimated that over 50,000 people are working in the equine sector. Around 87% of equine businesses are based in England, and the total horse industry’s gross output is worth over £3.4billion per annum. Many jobs are of a practical nature, with the bulk of graduate jobs in ancillary equinedependent industries and services, such as professional organisations, equestrian equipment suppliers, bloodstock agents, horse racing, transporters, insurance, feed, health products, research and journalism.4
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There has been real growth in fresh produce over the past few years. The retail fruit and vegetable market is only one part of the total fresh produce sector. This market alone was worth over £8.5billion in 2005 and is expected to increase to £9.8billion by 2010. A range of factors, including year-round product availability, interest in organic and pre-packed produce, health issues and the popularity of TV cookery programmes, are supporting the market’s development. Fruit consumption has proved increasingly popular, with the net effect that the fresh fruit and vegetable market is forecast to make steady growth. The overall effect of these changes is that fresh produce is a strong area both in terms of job supply and salary levels.
Gardens, landscape and design
Gardens remain popular with members of the public. The top five botanic gardens alone generate over three million visitors per annum. The landscape industries contribute £3billion to the UK’s GDP, and nearly 140,000 people are employed in this sector (The Environmental and Land-based Sector Skills Agreement, Lantra, 2005). Self-employment is quite common, although there are some jobs in local government, landscape practices and private design and build operations, making recruitment very competitive. The key to success in this field, therefore, is to make speculative approaches to potential employers. LS
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Extra, Extra! Read all about it! Climate Change. The Criminal Justice System. Education. Energy. Health. Housing. Transport. We all recognise these as some of the biggest challenges facing us today. But did you know that as a lawyer in the Government Legal Service (GLS), you could be involved in shaping these and many more of the issues that affect you, your community and the country as a whole? What is the Government Legal Service? The GLS is the collective term for the 2000 lawyers working in the legal teams of approximately 30 of the largest government departments and agencies. GLSLeavingSchoolHoriz.qxp
So, is the GLS like any other law firm? In many ways, yes. Law firms have their own clients and it is the job of lawyers to advise them on their legal obligations and, where necessary, represent them in court. GLS lawyers only have one client, the government of the day and it requires its lawyers to advise and represent it on almost every aspect of its work But that’s only part of the story. The newspapers and TV news are full of stories about the government’s aim and objectives. GLS lawyers are part of the teams that breathe life into 16/04/2009 14:27 Page 1
policies and turn them intoLAUNCH reality. A They advise ministersFANTASTIC and policy CAREER about a career in law? officials on what canThinking (and can’t) Want tolegislation. be involved in issues that affect your be done under existing community and the country as a whole? If new legislation As is arequired, GLS Legal Service, you ll lawyer in the Government only have one client the British Government. lawyers will help to draft and take You ll advise its ministers on their powers and it through Parliament in the form ofit in court and even responsibilities, represent prepare new laws which will change the lives of a Bill. millions of people.
For more details about how to get your career off the ground, please visit our website at www.gls.gov.uk.
So, you could say that GLS lawyers interpret existing laws and are involved in making new ones. No other law firm can offer that kind of experience. Where can I find out more? You can visit the GLS website at www.gls.gov.uk. Or you could pick up a newspaper. Somewhere, behind the many of the front page headlines, you’ll start to notice the work of GLS lawyers.
LAUNCH A FANTASTIC CAREER Sexual Health in Numbers: · Over 80,000 people in the UK have HIV; · 28% of people with HIV don’t know they’re infected; · 66% of new infections are from someone who doesn’t know they have it.”
Thinking about a career in law? Want to be involved in issues that affect your community and the country as a whole? As a lawyer in the Government Legal Service, you ll only have one client the British Government. You ll advise its ministers on their powers and responsibilities, represent it in court and even prepare new laws which will change the lives of millions of people. For more details about how to get your career off the ground, please visit our website at www.gls.gov.uk.
Diplomas – The what and why? Diplomas will be in full swing by the beginning of next term, so what exactly are they and why should you consider doing one? Leaving School tells you why. It’s a new qualification that you can do at school or college. There are up to 10 subjects to choose from in September 2009 in different areas of the country. By 2011, there will be 17 subjects in total. It’s different to GCSEs and A levels because: • You’ll get practical experience • You learn in the classroom • You’ll find out about an area of work you’re interested in
THE FACTS • It’s a new qualification for 14 – 19 year olds • You can pick from up to 10 Diploma subjects in September 2009 • They teach you about an area of work you’re interested in • It’s different to GCSEs and A levels • You get a mix of class work and hands on experience • And choose subject options that you want to do
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You keep all your options open with the Diploma. So when you finish, you can stay at school or college and do another course - like the next level up Diploma, A levels or an NVQ. Or, go on to university, do an Apprenticeship or go into a job with training. At the end, you’ll have a better idea of what you want to do next. It could be more study at school or college, a job, university, college or an Apprenticeship. And a list of all the individual qualifications that make up your Diploma. These have been designed to prepare you for work or further study – and we’ve worked with employers and universities to make sure of this.
Why would you do one:
A Diploma is different to what you’re used to. You get more choice about what you learn. And you can keep your options open for the future by exploring subject areas without committing to a career in them. • I t’s usually a 2 year course, whatever level you study at •Y ou’ll learn in the classroom •A nd you might also spend time at another school or college in your area •Y ou’ll do practical stuff like projects and work experience
• And learn life skills that are important for work, study and the future • You can use what you learn to tackle real life situations • Like you’d find at work, study or in research
What levels are there? You can study a Diploma at three levels: Foundation, Higher and Advanced.
• The Foundation Diploma is the same as 5 GCSEs at grades D to G • The Higher Diploma is the same as 7 GCSEs at grades A* to C • The Advanced Diploma is the same as 3.5 A levels A Progression Diploma is also available, which is the same as 2.5 A levels. And from 2011 there will be an Extended Diploma on offer too. It contains extra maths and English plus extra Additional and Specialist Learning. If you do the Extended Diploma at Foundation level, it’s the same as 7 GCSEs at grades D to G; at Higher level it’s worth 9 GCSEs at grades A* to C, and at Advanced it’s the same as 4.5 A levels. For more information, go to http://yp.direct.gov.uk/diplomas/
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Here are some of the areas you could consider doing a Diploma in. Diplomas offer a chance for those interested in a number if fields, including business. Business Diploma:
For the Diploma in Business, Administration and Finance your course will look at 3 main areas: • Business enterprise: Develop ideas, carry out research and promote products or services • Business administration: Learn about business administration and how important it is to organisations • Finance: Teaches the knowledge and skills you need to manage personal and business finances If you’re doing a Higher or
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Advanced Diploma, you will cover more areas including communications, accounting, marketing and sales, customer service, preparing for work and many more.
Land-based Diploma:
For the Diploma in environmental and land-based studies your course will look at 3 main areas: • Productive and working environments This looks at the limited resources of our natural environment, our impact on it, how it influences us and how these
resources are used • Plants and animals: This explores how we use plants for commercial, recreational and conservation purposes and animals for production (food), recreation, work or companionship • Developing the sustainable environment This theme will explore the impact of we have on our environment: and how important it is to use environmentally friendly ‘green’ practices If you’re doing a Higher or Advanced Diploma, you’ll be looking at the same themes but exploring them in more detail and in different practical ways. Like threats to natural environments, the kinds of businesses that operate in this sector, animal and plant kingdoms and how human lifestyles affect the environment. LS
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Apprenticeships: What’s out there? Once you leave school, what’s your next step? You can go out and job, or you can apply for an apprenticeship. There are many out there to chose from, including Animal Care, ones in the Construction field or maybe even in the Childcare field. Sarah Dodd, 17, is currently undertaking her NVQ Level 3 in Childcare at Blackburn College. She is very passionate about children and had always wanted to work in childcare and is enrolled on the Children’s Care, Learning and Development Apprenticeship programme. One year into her Apprenticeship with St. Mary’s Nursery in Blackburn, Sarah said, “It is a really good choice if you want to get a hands-on experience. “Every day is different and it is very rewarding to see the impact my work has on the children’s learning and development.” Her coursework at college has been invaluable. In year one, she gained an understanding of the background on young children’s care and routine, while the second year has been a combination of research, understanding and putting everything into practice in the nursery. Her tutors have encouraged her throughout the
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entire programme. “You get a lot of help. My colleagues at the nursery who have been through the Apprenticeship course support me, the college tutors are always willing to sit down and explain things in detail.” In her placement, Sarah’s favourite part of the job is interacting with the children and helping them learn through play. Sarah said, “I assist with planned activities like musical movements, which help the children sense timing, understand reactions, and gauge volume levels.” With less than a year left of her apprenticeship, Sarah is currently making plans for further study. “My Apprenticeship is great. I’m learning new things all the time – it’s been a fantastic way to start my career.” looking at work experience reports. In addition, apprentices will have to undergo a Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) check. LS For more details about CRB checks visit: www.crb.org.uk
What is a Children’s Care, Learning & Development (CCLD) Apprenticeship? A CCLD Apprenticeship is a combination of on- and off-the-job education and training in working with children from birth to until they ENTERTAINMENT turn sixteen. Like all Apprenticeships, it gives people the opportunity to: • Achieve vocational, work-based Advic qualifications e • Learn and earn on the job • Build up knowledge and skills • Gain qualifications.
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It usually lasts between one and three years, with time split between practical placements in local nurseries or other childcare settings. What funding is available? CCLD Apprenticeships are fully funded for those aged 16–18 inclusive. For apprentices aged over 19, there are different funding regimes in each region. It is best to check with your local Learning and Skills Council or Training Provider for more information. Succeeding as an Apprentice To be successful in an Apprenticeship, the learner will need to be devoted – an Apprenticeship is not an easy route or a soft option. Apprentices need to be hardworking, committed to childcare and determined to succeed. An Apprenticeship can be an excellent way into a highly rewarding career. Apprentices are pursuing their own development and can have a lasting, life-long positive impact on the children in their care.
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which must-have toy to buy her Grandson. This is where you come in. While you might have to start out as a retail assistant, you will eventually be able to work your way up to manager. Retail managers are responsible for the day-to-day running of department stores, chain stores, supermarkets and independent shops. They look after staff including taking on I WANTmanagement, TO BE A...and VET training new staff, maintaining a good standard of customer care and increasing sales and profitability. In large stores, there may be more than one manager, each responsible for a specific department. Managers usually work around SPORT 40 hours a week, within the opening hours of the shop or store. This includes weekend work and often late night openings during the week. The environment is busy and often noisy, and the work involves standing, walking, bending and stretching. Salaries range from around £15,000 for new retail managers, up to around £65,000 for managers of large stores.
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A retail manager should: • know the company’s products and procedures and relevant legislation • be committed to a high level of customer service • be confident, quickthinking and able to lead and motivate a team • have excellent spoken and written communication skills • be able to take responsibility and make decisions • enjoy working in a busy, lively environment.
Nearly three million people work in retail jobs across the UK, so there are good opportunities for finding work. There are jobs for retail managers with national and international companies, and independent retailers of all sizes. There are no set academic requirements to work in retail, but GCSEs may be expected, and A Levels or equivalent are also useful. Various useful specific qualifications are on offer, including certificates in retail, foundation degrees and degrees. Apprenticeships may be available to start work in retail - many people start as sales assistants and work up through training and promotion. Larger retail businesses have their own training schemes, including graduate trainee management schemes. Managers can study while working for retail qualifications. There may be opportunities for promotion in larger businesses to senior manager, area manager or a head office management position, though this may mean moving to a different location. Experienced and enthusiastic managers in independent shops and stores may be able to progress to similar positions in larger businesses. LS For more information, ask for advice at your local Connexions office or go to the British Retail Consortium’s website – www.brc.org.uk.
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A career in the RAF might not be the most obvious choice when you want to get into IT, but as Kayleigh Murray shows, going for the less obvious choice has opened up the world for her. COMPETITIONS Senior Aircraftwoman Kayleigh Murray does not fit the typical IT stereotype. Following in her father’s military footsteps, Kayleigh joined the Royal Air Force in 2003 and hasn’t looked back. Now, aged just 23, Kayleigh’s career is going from strength to strength and has allowed her to travel the world and experience the different cultures in countries such as India, Bahrain, Austria and Cyprus. Currently working in the Communications Centre at RAF Wittering, Kayleigh has a busy and varied role as an ICT Specialist. Approaching the end of school, Kayleigh, like many 16 year olds, didn’t know what she wanted to do. After a year at college she decided to pursue a career in ICT and applied to join the RAF.
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Recalling the apprehension she first had, aged 17, leaving home to join the RAF she says: “My Dad had been in the Army so I had an understanding of what military life would entail. However, I was still petrified about leaving home. I remember turning up to basic training on a miserable day in September and being really scared.“ “But because you’re all in the same situation, you bond with each other straight away. There are some people who I met during basic training five years ago that I have managed to remain close friends with, despite us all being posted to different places.” After the basic recruit training, Kayleigh completed specialist training at RAF Cosford in the West Midlands: “The eight month course started with learning communication signals but towards the end of the training it became part of a different trade group, which involved more ICT based training, such as building PCs and cable networking. It was
my first time of doing anything like that, but I really enjoyed it.” During her first posting, Kayleigh was stationed abroad for several months. “I volunteered to go out of area to Bahrain, for four months. I was working in a communications centre, providing the only point of communication between Bahrain, the UK and Iraq for both the RAF and Navy. In this position I was liaising on compassionates, when personnel had to be sent home at short notice due to injury or family commitments.” Travelling is an element of her RAF career that Kayleigh has particularly enjoyed: “India and Bahrain are places I would never have gone if I hadn’t joined the RAF. Going to countries like these has given me a new perspective on things and it has been fascinating to see how different cultures work.” LS For more information on careers in the RAF, log on to www.raf.mod.uk/careers
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Midwives are part of the foundation of society – if you think about it, we all will have been around them at some point in our early life. They are moral support, helping hand and expert advisor all in one. Here’s a bit more about a career that’ll see you touch dozens of lives each month.
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There are almost threequarters of a million births in the UK each year, and midwives are the lead professional at two-thirds of them. The midwife is the expert in normal birth – the type of birth that most women have. It doesn’t matter what stage of your training you are at: you might be considering whether to become a midwife or not, be half way through your training, or be about to enter the world of work– it helps to have a good idea of what you are aiming for. So what are the
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skills and competences that a good midwife needs? A good midwife promotes health and wellbeing at all times. He or she is accountable for their practice and works well in partnership with women and their families to give support, care and advice during pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period. The midwife’s role is much more than just caring for a woman during her labour however, as vitally important as that time is. The midwife cares for a woman throughout the antenatal period and in the first few days and weeks of the newborn’s life. Good midwives are taught to understand, promote and facilitate normal childbirth. They are able to identify the complications that can arise in women and babies, access appropriate assistance and implement the correct emergency measures when necessary. Good midwives provide a high level of midwifery care and work in collaboration with other health professionals to ensure continuous support for women who require referral. The midwife can offer advice, assistance and guidance to all women, focussed on a woman’s individual needs. After the birth, the midwife can help to promote breastfeeding. Midwives are committed to developing a woman-centred maternity service providing a vital contribution to public health and an essential investment in the wellbeing of tomorrow’s citizens. Good midwives have the skill of information giving and know how important it is for a woman to be able to make decisions supported by evidence-based information. A midwife needs to be able to discuss this information in an unbiased way and demonstrate that they care about and understand the needs of their patient.
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A good midwife must have highly developed interpersonal skills and be able to communicate with people from a wide range of backgrounds. They should act as an advocate for women and be able to work in partnership with them to develop a trusting relationship. It is in childhood that the foundations of a lifetime of good health can be laid. It is during pregnancy, childbirth and in those precious days and weeks at the beginning of a life that the earliest and most important building blocks are laid. And it is the midwife who plays a crucial role at that allimportant time. LS
“The midwife can offer advice, assistance and guidance to all women, focussed on a woman’s individual needs. After the birth, the midwife can help to promote breastfeeding.”
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Look at this list: • water sports instructors • naval architects • ship’s captains • hydrographers • offshore divers • lawyers • shipbrokers • chefs and entertainers
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Jet skis, racing yachts and power boats, oil tankers, containerships and cruise liners, marine biology, mineral exploration and oceanography, ship design, boat building and port management. In the UK we live on an island and marine-related activities are vital to our economy. With increasing world trade and growing maritime leisure interests, the range of supporting maritime activities is
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CASE STUDY MARITIME JOURNALIST JESSICA LEPOIDEVIN, The Sea magazine always growing. In this magazine, we have highlighted a range of careers with profiles of people working across a variety of maritime sectors. Read on and find out about the different career paths and jobs roles in the maritime sector – there’s something for everyone! LS
“In the UK we live on an island and marinerelated activities are vital to our economy. With increasing world trade and growing maritime leisure interests, the range of supporting maritime activities is always growing.”
“As a qualified diver, I’ve always loved the sea, so when the opportunity arose to work on the editorial team at The Sea magazine, where I get to write about the marine world, it seemed like a perfect fit. I have a Bachelor’s degree and I did a post-graduate specialisation in publishing. Studying for a career in publishing involves plenty of unpaid internships, which are not just about learning the tools of the trade, but about getting your foot in the door. After completing my training and placements, I was lucky enough to be able to move into freelance writing and editing. I’m part of the editorial team responsible for the content of the magazine. I track down stories, write features, source images. There is a lot of liaising with colleagues, including our senior editor and art editor – and
making sure deadlines are met. It’s really a team effort! Working closely with a dedicated team of editorial professionals is a lot of fun, and it’s a very creative and fast-paced environment. I can also say that it’s never boring! There’s always something new to learn and write about, especially when the subject matter is the sea. The sea is a hugely diverse subject to write about, and The Sea magazine reflects this diversity, so every story is unique and exciting. A day at ‘work’ can involve anything from tagging sharks or interviewing a champion freediver, to racing sailing.”
CASE STUDY TRAINEE ENGINEER CHRISTOPHER ELLIS, Shell Ship Management Ltd. “I’ve been interested in engineering since I was very small and I do a lot of boating in my spare time. Joining Shell seemed like the perfect way to combine two of my favourite interests. It also means I can visit places I wouldn’t normally get to see, and work with people from all over the world. Since joining MV Haminea two months ago, I’ve been to India, Japan, Malaysia and Singapore – whilst doing my practical studies onboard. The work
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is hard but very rewarding. It’s the first job I’ve done where I feel like I’m really achieving something. And there’s a genuine sense of team spirit to get the job done. Of course, it’s not all work. You get the evenings off to relax with the crew. Every now and again the whole ship gets together to have a BBQ and let off steam, and when the ship reaches port you’re allowed to go ashore and spend your hard earned money! If you’re interested in engineering and looking for something different to a normal nine-to-five job (even though we do work eight-to-five onboard!) then maybe a career at sea is for you.”
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No commute – No traffic jams Profile: Deck Navigation Trainee Officer Russell Thorn “Sometimes I just stand up on the deck and enjoy the beauty of it all. I like seeing dolphins and flying fish. Being at sea is actually quite cool.” As a boy, Russell lived on the coast near Worthing in Sussex and loved surfing, but he never saw his future at sea. “I think my Uncle was in the Royal Navy but I didn’t really know about the Merchant Navy, so I went to college and did a National Diploma in Music Technology. My idea was to work in a recording studio or in live production but it was just a nightmare to break into the music industry.” After college Russell found himself working in a variety of dead-end jobs while he tried in vain to break into the music business. Then a friend applied for a cadetship in the merchant navy, through Ship Safe Training Group (SSTG) and Russell decided he would give it a go too. Now, aged 23, he is in the final year of a three-year course as a Deck Cadet. The course comprises of seven phases, combining training in class at College or doing “sea time” – on-the-job training with shipping lines. When he qualifies he will be a Deck
Officer, with an internationally recognised qualification that is welcomed by shipping lines all around the world. The Merchant Navy is now a career that welcomes women too. “I have certainly never seen any difficulties”, says Russell. Russell’s course started with a classroom induction phase of six weeks. “They give you an insight into what the Merchant Navy actually is – I had no idea. A lot of people think its guns and warships and things, but obviously it’s not. When you consider that we are an island and we don’t manufacture much today, 95% of our trade arrives or leaves UK ports by sea. You get taught about different sorts of ships and you do your basic first aid and fire fighting training courses – very straight forward things at this stage.” “My first voyage was on a container ship out of Thames Port. It was a 56-day trip to China and back. It was a good experience and I learnt a lot. I have never been seasick. These giant container ships hardly move whatever the sea is like. Once, in the middle of the Pacific there was a big swell, but you hardly noticed it.” In the first phase at sea Russell learnt basic seamanship but now his days onboard consist of a series
of “watches”. During the watches he would be on the bridge keeping a look-out for other ships – both through binoculars and on radar and helping Senior Officers with their duties. There are also duties when the ship is entering or leaving a port. “You’d go and stand at your station for tying up alongside or letting go.” After the first sea phase Russell went back to college for three months to learn about magnetic compasses, bridge instruments, ship construction and mathematics, celestial navigation, ship stability, navigation, chart work – and all the useful things that you actually need. “Its complex but the lecturers are very good.” If Russell passes all his exams, he will have a fantastic array of qualifications: an internationally recognised Officer of the Watch Certificate; a HND in Nautical Science; an NVQ Level 2 in Marine Vessel Support; an NVQ Level 3 in Marine Vessel Operations; certificates for fire
COURSE AND SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS 3-year HNC/HND Marine Engineering or Nautical Science. Entry requirement: 4 GCSEs level A-C to include Maths, English and Science 3-year Foundation Degree, Marine Engineering or Nautical Science. Entry requirement: 120 UCAS points fighting, first aid and lifeboat training. Plus a well structured system for advancing your career “You come out with a lot of qualifications you could use in other jobs as well”, he says. “When I started my training there was only the HND route available to me, now I believe there are 4 routes, HNC, HND, FOUNDATION DEGREE, and HONOURS” When a cadet qualifies, he or she could earn £20,000 –
£25,000 as an Officer of the Watch, and if they’ accumulate more than six months out of the country they can claim their tax back. “I think it’s a good career for young people today”, Russell says. “I went in with relatively little – five GCSE’s – and I’m going to come out with a hell of a lot. I could have gone to university and got myself into massive debts, but I am being paid to gain a qualification and will qualify with no debt.”
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4-year Honours Degree, Marine Engineering or Nautical Science. Entry requirement: University acceptance letter Russell’s sponsorship agreement is managed by SSTG on behalf of Evergreen and covers the following: • A Personal allowance of £580.00 per month, • His tuition fees • Accommodation and food • Travel to and from college and ships • A Uniform allowance
If you are interested in a career in the Merchant Navy contact SSTG
Apply online: www.sstg.org Email: recruitment@sstg.org Phone: 01634 820820 Ship Safe Training Group Ltd The Precinct Office, The Precinct, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1SR
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Engineering is one of those jobs that will With the employment world looking worse see you use your head and worse by the day, it is best to try your as well as your hands. If you could not imagine spending hand at a career that has some future your life in an office in front I WANT TO There will always be a need MONEY and want the BE A...prospects. of a computer VET enjoyment of problem-solving for new buildings and someone has to technical issues, then this might well be the career for you. construct them. This is where you come in.
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Engineering construction methods to cut, shape and join craftworkers fit and repair machinery metal plates and pipework and equipment on projects ranging • plating – cutting, shaping, SEXUAL HEALTH SPORTassembling and inspecting sheets from oil rigs to sports stadiums. As a craftworker, you would of metal normally specialise in one of the • mechanical fitting – assembling, following areas: installing and repairing machinery • electrotechnical installation – fitting, testing and repairing control • steel erecting – putting up and panels, motors, valves and pumps. fixing the girders and sections that • You would use hand and power make up a structure tools to carry out jobs, following • pipefitting – positioning, shaping COMPETITIONS strict health and safety guidelines and fixing pipework in line with at all times. design plans • welding – using a variety of
What qualifications and experience will employers look for?
Your main route into this job is by starting as an apprentice with an engineering or construction firm. To get onto an apprenticeship, you would have to pass an interview and skills tests. You may have an advantage if you have some GCSEs (A-C), such as maths, science, engineering, design and technology, or equivalent qualifications like the BTEC First Certificate or Diploma in Engineering. However, enthusiasm for the industry is often just as important as qualifications. The new Diploma in Engineering
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(aimed at 14 to 19 year olds) may also be acceptable to employers.
What further training and development can I do?
You would train on the job for between 12 and 24 months, combining supervised work experience with class-based learning. Your training would include: • general engineering skills • health and safety • using and interpreting mechanical engineering drawings • identifying engineering materials • cutting and shaping metals • mechanical assembly. • You would take a work-based qualification like an NVQ in your specialist area, for example mechanical fitting or welding. Visit the ECITB website for more information about qualifications and a range of work-based training programmes, including CAD design, supervisory management and maintenance planning. LS For more information, go to www.goengineer.co.uk
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Offices nowadays all have networks that connect each computer. However, PCs and Mac’s being as temperamental as they are, most bigger offices have a devoted Network Manager. SEXUAL HEALTH SPORT We give you an overview of what that can mean. A network manager is responsible for an organisation’s computer network system. A network is designed to give COMPETITIONS staff in an organisation access to files, documents, business applications, corporate systems, email and internet as well as printers and other devices. Depending on the size and function of the organisation, there can be more than one network. Networks can be local, within a building, or can link nationally or internationally using satellite communications. As a network manager, you will usually work normal office hours. Additional hours may be required when installing new networks or upgrading, which could include weekends and evenings. Network managers may also need to be on call to deal with any system outages or failures. They usually work in an
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open plan office, though there may be some travel. Salaries may range from around £24,000 to more than £50,000 a year.
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The IT industry is expanding rapidly and there are currently over 1.2 million staff working in IT and telecommunications. Network managers are employed across all industry sectors from finance, retail and IT consultancies, to public organisations and local government. There are job opportunities throughout the UK, with more in south-east England. There are vacancies with large and small businesses and opportunities overseas. Employers usually expect a degree, possibly with relevant work experience. There are various other qualifications which provide a good
grounding in IT. Network managers train on the job which may involve in-house courses and qualifications through professional bodies and private training suppliers. It is vital to keep abreast of the latest developments. There are excellent prospects and promotion opportunities. Network managers may progress to senior network manager and then to project manager.
What qualifications do you need:
Employers usually expect a degreelevel education. It is an advantage to have relevant work experience and vocational skills. But there are other ways to start off your career if you chose to try after leaving school. BTEC National Certificate/ Diploma and HND courses normally last two years. Degree courses usually last three years full time or four years for sandwich courses, including a work placement. Applicants should check with individual establishments for entry requirements. Access courses are available for people with no formal qualifications who want to do a degree. LS
Further information
The British Computer Society, First Floor, Block D, North Star House, North Star Avenue, Swindon SN2 1FA. 01793 417417. www.bcs.org
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You know you’ve been waiting for it ever since you watched the end of X-Men: The Last Stand, which finished on a great action scene but still left many questions about who Wolverine was unanswered. Well, the time is now and X-Men Origins: Wolverine is upon us. Leaving School catches up with the man himself Hugh Jackman, who tells us about the film and which career path he almost chose. He’s an animal, a fighting machine. Tougher than nails, indestructible and, as we find out in his latest movie, not looking bad for his age. The talk is of course of Wolverine aka Logan, played by all-round action hero Hugh Jackman. One of the most important things about Wolverine is that you don’t want to make him angry. Unlike fellow comic book hero Bruce Banner, he won’t turn green and destroy the city if you do, but he might flash you some claws and slice up your house. Luckily, it doesn’t take Jackman much to find the anger he needs to act the part. “I think we’ve all got it in us somewhere. I mean, as a teenager I had a shocking temper,” the Australian says, adding “but had good outlets – rugby and things like that – yet it’s still there.” Some of the ways he channels that anger so he can get into character involves some superstition. Jackman discovered that one of the ways to create the right mood was to have a freezing shower in the morning. And the superstitions have paid off. From what we’ve seen, we can look forward to some fantastic fight
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scenes between Wolverine and Sabretooth, as well as our hero taking part in some pretty iconic moments throughout history, thanks to Logan (but was that his real name?) being well over a century old. We’ll get to see most of what he’s been up to, from his childhood all the way to his arrival at Professor Xavier’s School for the Gifted. After all, the the question remains: how did our hero actually become this man with a metallic skeleton and claws with the name Wolverine? And if you’re worried this will be some cheap knock off, then don’t. We’re promised over a dozen big fights, leading up to the final showdown with Sabretooth. “It’s big, it’s action packed, it’s very entertaining,” Jackman insists. But we might be looking at a different Wolverine had the actor stuck with his first career choice: Journalism. Lucky for us, he stuck with acting and gave us a truly awesome character. “Wolverine has certain qualities that are sacred, and number one is that he’s a badass. Borrowing the character’s catch phrase, Wolverine is the best there is at what he does, and what he does isn’t very nice.” Lets see just how badass he really is. LS
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Can you deal with it? Have you ever looked around you and seen class mates who look like they are struggling to deal with the problems in their life? Bottling it up when maybe they need to talk about it? Do your school do enough to help? Samaritans, a charity which helps all sorts of people, young and old, with their emotional problems is encouraging everybody to talk openly about their emotional health. Emotional health is related to how you think and feel and how well you cope with life’s challenges. You can think of it as running on a sliding scale – at one end you can feel low, struggle to cope and are at higher risk of depression and other mental health problems and at the other positive and confident about yourself. By talking about emotional health, the kinds of things that can affect it and how to recognise and manage difficult emotions, we think that people can learn to look after themselves. Better emotional health can help people feel less stressed, feel better within themselves as a person and cope better when
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things go wrong in their life. Not everyone likes to talk though, some people are much better at writing things down. Whether it’s through lyrics in music, poetry or creative writing; getting out your thoughts and feelings on paper can be a great way to express what’s going on inside. Classrooms are not the best place to talk about personal problems, but they are forums for getting a better understanding of what makes people tick, learning what can help people take care of their emotional health and where they can go to for help if they are worried about something and struggling to cope. To help schools create awareness of emotional health issues Samaritans has worked with poets to develop a teaching pack as part of our DEAL (Developing Emotional Awareness and Learning) campaign. It can help students look after their emotional
health by using poetry to express how they feel. It has just been launched so if you think this is something that could help people at your school talk to one of your teachers. LS A free copy of the DEAL poetry pack can be downloaded from www.samaritans.org/deal . You can also watch young people talk about their emotional health experiences here. Samaritans runs a 24-hour confidential help-line where trained volunteers are there to listen to anyone in emotional distress and offer nonjudgmental support. You can either call us on 08457 90 90 90 (in the UK) or 1850 60 90 90 (in the Republic of Ireland); email jo@samaritans.org or come and talk to someone face to face, visit www.samaritans.org to find your nearest branch.
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Let’s Get Tested This month sexual health and HIV charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) launched a new competition to get young people talking about sexual health and the importance of getting tested. The competition, which closes on February 28th, aims to highlight sexual health issues by asking young people aged 15 – 25 to make a short film about getting regularly tested for HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The winner of the competition will receive £2,000 and the opportunity to work with a leading British director or producer to professionally make their film. Having regular sexual health tests is an important part of enjoying a healthy sex life, especially as the number of people diagnosed with HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is rising every year. THT estimates that there are now over 80,000 people living with HIV in the UK. Around a quarter are unaware that they have the virus. HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. HIV infects and gradually destroys an infected person’s immune system, reducing their
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protection against infection. Initially, someone living with HIV may show no symptoms as their immune system manages to control it. However, in most cases their immune system will need help from anti-HIV drugs to keep the virus under control. There are a number of other STIs which if left undiagnosed, can also damage your health. Recent figures show that although young people represent only 12% of the population, they account for nearly half of all STIs diagnosed in GUM clinics across the UK in 2007. With that in mind it’s especially important that young people know the facts about HIV and sexual health. What can you do? Of all the ways you can lower the risks you take in your sex life, using a condom is the most effective. Used correctly condoms have one of the highest success rates at stopping unwanted pregnancies and preventing many sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. You can pick up free condoms from places like GUMs and family planning clinics. Why have a sexual health check up? If you’ve ever had unprotected sex then it might be worth considering getting a sexual health check up at a Genito Urinary Medicine (GUM) clinic. Having regular check ups means that you’ll have a clear picture of your sexual health. It’s also a good idea to get checked out if you notice anything unusual ‘down below.’ STIs vary in their symptoms but a visit to your local GUM clinic might be something to consider if you experience any itching, swelling or redness around your vagina or penis, unusual discharge
from your vagina or penis, or pains in your lower abdomen. Most STIs can be cured with no lasting effect to your health if they are dealt with early enough and if you follow the medication instructions. How do I get a test? If you go to your local genito-urinary medicine (GUM) clinic you can get a free sexual health check up. You might be able get this service from your doctor (GP) but GUM clinics will protect your confidentiality. None of the results will be put on to your medical records or be sent to your GP. You can even remain anonymous by giving a different name, although if you do give your name this information won’t be passed onto anyone else. THT also runs a range of services especially for young people, for more information visit: www.tht.org. uk/howwecanhelpyou/youngpeople/ Where to go for further information and advice If you are concerned about your sexual health then Terrence Higgins Trust is here to help. The people at our helpline, THT Direct, can offer confidential support and advice – and we’ll call you back if you need to call from your own mobile or a call box. Just dial 0845 1221 200 or email info@tht.org.uk. THT Direct is open Monday - Friday from 10.00am – 10.00pm and Saturday – Sunday from 12.00 noon – 6.00pm. Or visit www.tht.org.uk You can also find out more about what it’s like to go and get tested for HIV and STIs by going to www.letsgettested.org.uk. The site has a short film which shows what to expect when you go for a sexual health check. It’s not scary so if you have put yourself at risk get yourself checked out.
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Chlamydia. You might not be able to spell it, but it’s important you know about it. It is a sexually transmitted disease, passed on by unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sex. Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted disease (1 in 10 young people have it at some point) and can have some very unpleasant effects, such as leaving a woman unable to have children. While men will not be left sterile by Chlamydia if it is treated, it can lead to swollen joints and other unpleasant symptoms. More importantly, while it will affect you in some way or the other if it goes untreated, it often does not show any symptoms for quite a while. Once symptoms do begin to show, they can range from pain in the pelvis and vaginal discharges for women, discharges from the tip of the penis for men and pain while peeing in both men and women.
It’s important to test yourself even if you haven’t had sex with many people, as it is very common with teenagers. Luckily, unlike the Chlamydia tests of old, testing yourself now is as easy as going to the toilet – literally. In most clinics, you will be able to simply provide a urine sample as a way to get tested and women can also use a test that is similar to a tampon. None of this even has to be done in a clinic – many clinics now offer you the chance to order a home test, where you send your samples back and get the results by post. It’s all anonymous and you don’t need to worry about the school gossip spotting you on the way out of the clinic. Even if your test does come back positive for Chlamydia, it’s now easily treated with only a handful of pills. You’ll most likely only need four antibiotic tablets, all taken in one go and you should be
Be wise... Be informed. You might think you know about sexuallytransmitted diseases. You know about HIV and AIDS, you can even tell friends the difference between the two and you’ve at least heard of many others. However, the least known is also the most widespread. Leaving School tells you all about the unknown risk, Chlamydia.
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Summer means one thing – no, not that we’ll enjoy plenty of time out in the sun, what are you thinking? It’s time for the summer blockbusters, filled with action, explosions, space battles and robot wrestling. Leaving School tells you the films you need to watch out for. The Summer is here – time to enjoy all the big Blockbuster films coming our way. Last year, we witnessed Tony Stark kick ass, we saw Batman ruin his good name all for the sake of the good fight and watched as a little robot learned to love another machine not unlike an iPod. This year is set to bring us some even bigger movies, with the return of Wolverine (see our cover story), another night spent at another museum and the film that brought us Christian Bale’s swear-riddled rant, Terminator: Salvation. We’ve rounded up some of the best movies this summer will bring you.
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X-Men Origins: Wolverine, out at the end of April, lets us glimpse just what led to everyone’s favourite X-Men becoming a military guinea pig, losing his memories and eventually ending up in Professor Xavier’s arms. If we know one thing, we know it will be full of awesome action scenes, as Wolverine takes on all kinds of unspeakables from comic book lore. And don’t be surprised if the odd familiar face from Logan’s later life at Xavier’s School for Gifted puts in an appearance. It’s time to go Star Trek-king again as we explore space, the final frontier. Lost creator JJ Abrams has teamed up with the boys that
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depths of the sea. But if you stuck around until after the credits, you knew that Starscream got away, ready to make humanity and the Autobots pay for Megatron’s defeat. Now the Transformers are back, with Revenge of the Fallen touching down in late June. We’re in for more robot smack talk, more of Megan Fox running around in costumes that are nice and tight and some fantastic stunts. And since we all know three is the magic number, you’ll be glad to hear that there is already another sequel in the works.
And last but not least, it’s time for another round of Ice Age. After we suffered with Manny and acornmad Scratch through an Ice Age and a Meltdown, it’s now time for the Dawn of The Dinosaurs. So look out for some possible romance for Scratch with a tricky girl squirrel, Dinosaurs and lots of adventure and all of it in glorious 3D. As you can see, there’s plenty of action out there this summer. So prepare for lots of popcornfilled afternoons as you spend some quality time in your favourite multiplex. LS
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