The complete list of all life-guiding messages for young people – click the titles for further information
Protect your eyes and skin: sun damage increases the risk of skin cancer, and speeds up the skin’s natural ageing process.
Don’t ever think you’re limited in what you can achieve. You have the same capacity within you that all the greats have.
In the United Kingdom, contributions made to the Internet are covered by the Communications Act 2003. Sending messages which are “grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene or menacing character” is an offense whether they are received by the intended recipient or not.
Charities are there to offer support to anyone in need. There are local, national and global ones for all sorts of mental, emotional and physical support that you need.
Employers, colleges and universities want to know that you stuck at your courses, that you are going to stay and can see a course or job to the end.
You may find a vocational course at college, something which combines working and learning, or even the world of work alone may hold what you want for your future.
If you are more practically-minded or have an aptitude for something you haven’t yet officially studied, take a look at the routes you need to get to where you want to be.
It isn’t the end of the world if you don’t achieve the exam results you want. Higher qualifications make things easier but are not necessary to still have a future.
Sometimes you don’t get what you want and you just have to pick yourself up and have another go.
If you have good GCSE results you have many choices available to you. The most obvious way forward is to take AS and A levels if you are comfortable with studying.